What kind of home is 1 Chapel Bank, DL14 8EW?

1 Chapel Bank, DL14 8EW is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 1 Chapel Bank, DL14 8EW have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Chapel Bank, DL14 8EW is E with a score of 43 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. It has improved from a F recorded in September 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Chapel Bank, DL14 8EW?

1 Chapel Bank, DL14 8EW has a recorded floor area of 133 m² (1,432 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Chapel Bank, DL14 8EW use?

The latest EPC at 1 Chapel Bank, DL14 8EW records anthracite as the main heating fuel. It is also flagged as connected to mains gas. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Chapel Bank, DL14 8EW?

1 Chapel Bank, DL14 8EW 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.

Which area is 1 Chapel Bank, DL14 8EW in?

1 Chapel Bank, DL14 8EW sits in Leasingthorne, Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland. It falls within the DL14 postcode district.

Is 1 Chapel Bank, DL14 8EW in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Chapel Bank, DL14 8EW 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 1 Chapel Bank, DL14 8EW?

The closest primary school to 1 Chapel Bank, DL14 8EW is Kirk Merrington Primary School (1.3km), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Ferryhill School (2.9km).

What is the nearest station to 1 Chapel Bank, DL14 8EW?

The closest bus stop to 1 Chapel Bank, DL14 8EW is Eden Terrace, 94m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Chapel Bank, Leasingthorne, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8EW

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

133 m²

1432 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 43

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Chapel Bank

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

1 Chapel Bank is a semi-detached house in Leasingthorne, Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland (DL14 8EW). It has a recorded floor area of 133 m² (around 1432 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows an E (score 43), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in September 2013 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 101), a 4-band jump. Main heating runs on anthracite.

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Valuation

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Risks

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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.

1 Chapel Bank's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2023

EPC Rating

E43

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

—

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

19.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2023from Sept 2013

EPC improved fromF36toE43

Main Fuel

OilSolid Fuel

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls

Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

27%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Chapel Bank, Leasingthorne, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8EW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Chapel Bank has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

3applications 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.

1 Chapel Bank has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£177,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 1 sales in DL14 8EW: £80,000 (2001–2001).

Nearby sales in DL14 8EW

2 Chapel Bank, Leasingthorne, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8EW
Sold Oct 2001
£80,000

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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

Eden Terrace — bus stop.

Closest school

1.3 km

Kirk Merrington Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DL14 8EW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL14 8EW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.2dB

Low

55 dB

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65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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