What type of property is 8 High Escomb, DL14 7ST?

8 High Escomb, DL14 7ST is a mid-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 8 High Escomb, DL14 7ST?

The current EPC rating for 8 High Escomb, DL14 7ST is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 High Escomb, DL14 7ST?

8 High Escomb, DL14 7ST has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft). That makes it about 30% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DL14 7ST. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 High Escomb, DL14 7ST heated?

The latest EPC at 8 High Escomb, DL14 7ST records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 High Escomb, DL14 7ST?

8 High Escomb, DL14 7ST 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 8 High Escomb, DL14 7ST located?

8 High Escomb, DL14 7ST sits in Escomb, Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland. It falls within the DL14 postcode district.

Is 8 High Escomb, DL14 7ST in a safe area?

Police records around 8 High Escomb, DL14 7ST 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 8 High Escomb, DL14 7ST?

The closest primary school to 8 High Escomb, DL14 7ST is Escomb Primary School (485m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bishop Auckland College (1.6km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 8 High Escomb, DL14 7ST?

The closest bus stop to 8 High Escomb, DL14 7ST is Railway Bridge, 16m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 High Escomb, Escomb, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7ST

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 High Escomb

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

8 High Escomb is a mid-terrace house in Escomb, Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland (DL14 7ST). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 73). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 66 m² it's 25% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (88 m² median across 22 EPCs).

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 High Escomb, Escomb, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7ST, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 High Escomb has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

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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.

8 High Escomb has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL14 7ST: £85,000 (2024–2022).

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On the street

Versus other High Escomb homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 8 High Escomb stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

73 (C)

Street avg 61 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 108 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 6.3 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

Comparables

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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

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

0.0 km

Railway Bridge — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 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 7ST from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL14 7ST

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.0dB

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