What kind of home is 8 Dunelm Chare, DL14 7SZ?

8 Dunelm Chare, DL14 7SZ is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 8 Dunelm Chare, DL14 7SZ last change hands?

8 Dunelm Chare, DL14 7SZ last sold for £58,000 in March 2021, around 5 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Dunelm Chare, DL14 7SZ?

The current EPC rating for 8 Dunelm Chare, DL14 7SZ is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in October 2020. It has improved from a E recorded in December 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Dunelm Chare, DL14 7SZ?

8 Dunelm Chare, DL14 7SZ has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DL14 7SZ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Dunelm Chare, DL14 7SZ use?

The latest EPC at 8 Dunelm Chare, DL14 7SZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Dunelm Chare, DL14 7SZ?

8 Dunelm Chare, DL14 7SZ 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.

Which area is 8 Dunelm Chare, DL14 7SZ in?

8 Dunelm Chare, DL14 7SZ sits in Escomb, Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland. It falls within the DL14 postcode district.

What is crime like near 8 Dunelm Chare, DL14 7SZ?

Police records around 8 Dunelm Chare, DL14 7SZ 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.

What schools are near 8 Dunelm Chare, DL14 7SZ?

The closest primary school to 8 Dunelm Chare, DL14 7SZ is Escomb Primary School (952m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bishop Auckland College (1.9km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 8 Dunelm Chare, DL14 7SZ?

The closest bus stop to 8 Dunelm Chare, DL14 7SZ is Saxon Church, 165m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Dunelm Chare, Escomb, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7SZ

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Dunelm Chare

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

8 Dunelm Chare is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Escomb, Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland (DL14 7SZ). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (October 2020) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in December 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

Today's modelled estimate of £119,000 sits 105.2% above the 2021 sale of £58,000. Most recent transfer: March 2021 at £58,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2020

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2020from Dec 2009

EPC improved fromE40toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

11%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Dunelm Chare, Escomb, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7SZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Dunelm Chare has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£119,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2021)

£58,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

19 March 2021Most recent
£58,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in DL14 7SZ: £107,500 (2022–2020).

Nearby sales in DL14 7SZ

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On the street

Versus other Dunelm Chare homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 8 Dunelm Chare runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 70 (C)

Below

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 110 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

On par

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

0.2 km

Saxon Church — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Escomb Primary School. 13 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

41.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL14 7SZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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