What kind of home is 2 Blackett Street, DL14 7TD?

2 Blackett Street, DL14 7TD is a mid-terrace house.

When did 2 Blackett Street, DL14 7TD last change hands?

2 Blackett Street, DL14 7TD last sold for £35,000 in March 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £17,000 in January 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Blackett Street, DL14 7TD appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between January 1999 and March 2024, 2 Blackett Street, DL14 7TD rose from £17,000 to £35,000, a change of £18,000. That works out to roughly +2.9% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Blackett Street, DL14 7TD?

The current EPC rating for 2 Blackett Street, DL14 7TD is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in April 2019. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Blackett Street, DL14 7TD?

2 Blackett Street, DL14 7TD has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Blackett Street, DL14 7TD use?

The latest EPC at 2 Blackett Street, DL14 7TD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Blackett Street, DL14 7TD?

2 Blackett Street, DL14 7TD 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 2 Blackett Street, DL14 7TD in?

2 Blackett Street, DL14 7TD sits in Bishop Auckland. It falls within the DL14 postcode district.

Is 2 Blackett Street, DL14 7TD in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Blackett Street, DL14 7TD 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 2 Blackett Street, DL14 7TD?

The closest primary school to 2 Blackett Street, DL14 7TD is Etherley Lane Primary School (499m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is King James I Academy Bishop Auckland (474m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Blackett Street, DL14 7TD?

The closest bus stop to 2 Blackett Street, DL14 7TD is Railway Station bus stop, 81m away. The nearest rail option is Bishop Auckland Rail Station, 147m away.

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2 Blackett Street, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7TD

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 2 Blackett Street

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

2 Blackett Street is a mid-terrace house in Bishop Auckland (DL14 7TD). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2019) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Across 1999–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £108,000 sits 208.6% above the 2024 sale of £35,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 81% of similar EPCs). Most recent transfer: March 2024 at £35,000.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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)

Apr 2019

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2019from Nov 2008

EPC improved fromD59toC69

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Blackett Street, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7TD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Blackett Street 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1999.

Current estimate

£108,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.9% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£35,000

Growth on file: 2.9% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

13 March 2024Most recent
£35,000
-25.5%over 9 years
30 January 2015
£47,000
+176.5%over 16 years
18 January 1999
£17,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL14 7TD: £57,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in DL14 7TD

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On the street

Versus other Blackett Street homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Blackett Street is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£479

Street avg £1,317

Below

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Above

Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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

Railway Station bus stop — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

King James I Academy Bishop Auckland. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL14 7TD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.2dB

Low

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