What type of property is 2 Escomb Villas, Escomb Lane, DL14 7SP?

2 Escomb Villas, Escomb Lane, DL14 7SP is a detached house.

When did 2 Escomb Villas, Escomb Lane, DL14 7SP last change hands?

2 Escomb Villas, Escomb Lane, DL14 7SP last sold for £130,000 in January 2011, around 15 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Escomb Villas, Escomb Lane, DL14 7SP have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Escomb Villas, Escomb Lane, DL14 7SP is F with a score of 32 out of 100, lodged in December 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Escomb Villas, Escomb Lane, DL14 7SP?

2 Escomb Villas, Escomb Lane, DL14 7SP has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft). That makes it about 25% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DL14 7SP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Escomb Villas, Escomb Lane, DL14 7SP heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Escomb Villas, Escomb Lane, DL14 7SP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 2 Escomb Villas, Escomb Lane, DL14 7SP had any planning applications?

2 Escomb Villas, Escomb Lane, DL14 7SP has council approval for an extension granted in June 2011 under ref. 3/2011/0158. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 2 Escomb Villas, Escomb Lane, DL14 7SP?

2 Escomb Villas, Escomb Lane, DL14 7SP is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 2 Escomb Villas, Escomb Lane, DL14 7SP located?

2 Escomb Villas, Escomb Lane, DL14 7SP sits in Escomb, Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland. It falls within the DL14 postcode district.

Is 2 Escomb Villas, Escomb Lane, DL14 7SP in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Escomb Villas, Escomb Lane, DL14 7SP 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 2 Escomb Villas, Escomb Lane, DL14 7SP?

The closest primary school to 2 Escomb Villas, Escomb Lane, DL14 7SP is Escomb Primary School (162m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bishop Auckland College (1.4km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Escomb Villas, Escomb Lane, DL14 7SP?

The closest bus stop to 2 Escomb Villas, Escomb Lane, DL14 7SP is Primary School, 115m away. The nearest bus option is St Johns RC School Yard, 1.5km away.

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2 Escomb Villas, Escomb Lane, Escomb, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7SP

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 32

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Escomb Villas

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

2 Escomb Villas is a detached house in Escomb, Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland (DL14 7SP). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2009) shows an F (score 32), near the bottom of the EPC scale. The recommended improvements would lift it to D (score 67), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from December 2009, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Untraded for 15 years, with the last transfer in January 2011. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2011. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £164,000 is 26.2% above the 2011 sale price.

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Risks

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Trends

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Energy

Energy performance

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

2 Escomb Villas's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 03 Dec 2019

EPC Rating

F32

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

8.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Escomb Villas, Escomb Lane, Escomb, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7SP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Escomb Villas has an approved extension on the planning record.

Jun 2011
ExtensionFull
In report
Kitchen/Utility and bedroom extension
Agent
Steven Cook Design Limited
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
3/2011/0158
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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.

Current estimate

£164,000

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Last sold (2011)

£130,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

18 January 2011Most recent
£130,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in DL14 7SP: £173,500 (2025–1996).

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Area

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Full Bishop Auckland report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

4/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Primary School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Escomb Primary School. 15 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DL14 7SP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL14 7SP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.0dB

Low

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