What type of property is 3 Bedford Place, DL14 6TQ?

3 Bedford Place, DL14 6TQ is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 3 Bedford Place, DL14 6TQ sell for?

3 Bedford Place, DL14 6TQ last sold for £62,500 in January 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £43,000 in December 2003, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 3 Bedford Place, DL14 6TQ?

Across 2 sales between December 2003 and January 2017, 3 Bedford Place, DL14 6TQ rose from £43,000 to £62,500, a change of £19,500. That works out to roughly +2.9% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Bedford Place, DL14 6TQ?

The current EPC rating for 3 Bedford Place, DL14 6TQ is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in August 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Bedford Place, DL14 6TQ?

3 Bedford Place, DL14 6TQ has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DL14 6TQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Bedford Place, DL14 6TQ heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Bedford Place, DL14 6TQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Bedford Place, DL14 6TQ?

3 Bedford Place, DL14 6TQ is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 3 Bedford Place, DL14 6TQ located?

3 Bedford Place, DL14 6TQ sits in Bishop Auckland. It falls within the DL14 postcode district.

Is 3 Bedford Place, DL14 6TQ in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Bedford Place, DL14 6TQ show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (463% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 3 Bedford Place, DL14 6TQ?

The closest primary school to 3 Bedford Place, DL14 6TQ is Cockton Hill Junior School (329m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bishop Barrington Academy (929m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 3 Bedford Place, DL14 6TQ?

The closest bus stop to 3 Bedford Place, DL14 6TQ is Cheshire Place, 74m away. The nearest rail option is Bishop Auckland Rail Station, 828m away.

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3 Bedford Place, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6TQ

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Bedford Place

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

3 Bedford Place is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Bishop Auckland (DL14 6TQ). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2016) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

Across 2003–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £110,000 sits 76% above the 2017 sale of £62,500. On the market in January 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years.

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2016

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2016from Aug 2011

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

56%78%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Bedford Place, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6TQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Bedford Place has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

4applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

3 Bedford Place valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£110,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.9% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£62,500

Growth on file: 2.9% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

31 January 2017Most recent
£62,500
+45.3%over 13 years
12 December 2003
£43,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL14 6TQ: £74,000 (2023–2021).

Nearby sales in DL14 6TQ

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On the street

Versus other Bedford Place homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 3 Bedford Place stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£856

Street avg £888

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Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 80 m²

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Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Bishop Auckland district page.

Full Bishop Auckland report

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

Cheshire Place — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Cockton Hill Junior School. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DL14 6TQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL14 6TQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.9dB

Low

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70 dB

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