What did 24 Vicarage Farm Close, DL14 7UT sell for?

24 Vicarage Farm Close, DL14 7UT last sold for £59,950 in July 1996, around 30 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is 24 Vicarage Farm Close, DL14 7UT?

24 Vicarage Farm Close, DL14 7UT is in council tax band C.

Where is 24 Vicarage Farm Close, DL14 7UT located?

24 Vicarage Farm Close, DL14 7UT sits in Escomb, Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland. It falls within the DL14 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 24 Vicarage Farm Close, DL14 7UT?

Police records around 24 Vicarage Farm Close, DL14 7UT 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 24 Vicarage Farm Close, DL14 7UT?

The closest primary school to 24 Vicarage Farm Close, DL14 7UT is Escomb Primary School (715m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bishop Auckland College (1.7km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 24 Vicarage Farm Close, DL14 7UT?

The closest bus stop to 24 Vicarage Farm Close, DL14 7UT is Saxon Church, 103m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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24 Vicarage Farm Close, Escomb, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7UT

Council tax

Band C

Overview

About 24 Vicarage Farm Close

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

24 Vicarage Farm Close is a property in Escomb, Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland (DL14 7UT). It has council tax band C.

It hasn't traded since July 1996, a hold of 30 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time.

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Sold prices

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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.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 24 Vicarage Farm Close, Escomb, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7UT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

24 Vicarage Farm Close 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.

24 Vicarage Farm Close has been held in the same hands since before 2000.

Last sold (1996)

£59,950

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

4 July 1996Most recent
£59,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL14 7UT: £282,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in DL14 7UT

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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

0.1 km

Saxon Church — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Escomb Primary School. 13 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.2dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for DL14 7UT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.7dB

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