5 Barnard Avenue, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6AG
About 5 Barnard Avenue
5 Barnard Avenue is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Bishop Auckland (DL14 6AG). It has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (around 1033 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in April 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).
Across 2002–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £109,000 sits 55.7% above the 2012 sale of £70,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 83% of similar EPCs). Last sold in October 2012, so it's been off the market for around 14 years.
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Utility roomYes
- CloakroomYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
More low energy lighting installed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
5 Barnard Avenue has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
4applications of note in the surrounding area
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- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
5 Barnard Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£109,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.4% per year over 10 years.
£70,000
Growth on file: 4.4% per year over 10 years.
Sales timeline
25 October 2012Most recent
£70,000
+55.7%over 10 years18 July 2002
£44,950
Median price across the last 5 sales in DL14 6AG: £77,000 (2024–2013).
Nearby sales in DL14 6AG
9 Barnard Avenue, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6AG
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Sold Oct 2018
£77,0002 Barnard Avenue, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6AG
Sold Jun 2017
£78,5003 Barnard Avenue, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6AG
Sold Mar 2013
£55,00017 Barnard Avenue, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6AG
Sold Oct 2008
£350,000
Everything we know about 5 Barnard Avenue, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Barnard Avenue homes
EPC Rating for 5 Barnard Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£729
Street avg £1,373
Floor Area
96 m²
Street avg 95 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.7 t/year
Street avg 4.8 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
4/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Cockton Hill Club — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Cockton Hill Junior School. 15 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.2dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.5dB