What type of property is 38 Collingwood Street, DL14 8LG?

38 Collingwood Street, DL14 8LG is a semi-detached house.

What did 38 Collingwood Street, DL14 8LG sell for?

38 Collingwood Street, DL14 8LG last sold for £53,000 in September 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £74,500 in May 2004. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 38 Collingwood Street, DL14 8LG?

Across 3 sales between May 2004 and September 2024, 38 Collingwood Street, DL14 8LG fell from £74,500 to £53,000, a change of £21,500. That works out to roughly -1.7% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 38 Collingwood Street, DL14 8LG have?

The current EPC rating for 38 Collingwood Street, DL14 8LG is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in December 2025. It has improved from a F recorded in October 2008 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 38 Collingwood Street, DL14 8LG?

38 Collingwood Street, DL14 8LG has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (1,001 sq ft). That makes it about 12% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in DL14 8LG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 38 Collingwood Street, DL14 8LG heated?

The latest EPC at 38 Collingwood Street, DL14 8LG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 38 Collingwood Street, DL14 8LG had any planning applications?

38 Collingwood Street, DL14 8LG has 4 planning records on file (3 approved, 1 refused), most recent in May 2013. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 38 Collingwood Street, DL14 8LG?

38 Collingwood Street, DL14 8LG 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 38 Collingwood Street, DL14 8LG located?

38 Collingwood Street, DL14 8LG sits in Coundon, Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland. It falls within the DL14 postcode district.

What is crime like near 38 Collingwood Street, DL14 8LG?

Police records around 38 Collingwood Street, DL14 8LG 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 38 Collingwood Street, DL14 8LG?

The closest primary school to 38 Collingwood Street, DL14 8LG is Victoria Lane Academy (335m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is King James I Academy Bishop Auckland (2.4km).

What transport links are near 38 Collingwood Street, DL14 8LG?

The closest bus stop to 38 Collingwood Street, DL14 8LG is Chapel Place, 41m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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38 Collingwood Street, Coundon, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8LG

3 sales on record4 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

93 m²

1001 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 38 Collingwood Street

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

38 Collingwood Street is a semi-detached house in Coundon, Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland (DL14 8LG). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2004–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at -1.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £122,000 sits 130.2% above the 2024 sale of £53,000. At 93 m² it's 22.4% larger than the typical home in the postcode (76 m² median across 37 EPCs). 4 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 1 refused. Sold September 2024 for £53,000.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 5)

Dec 2025

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

4.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2014from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromF38toD59

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting

20%50%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2014from Apr 2014

EPC improved fromD59toE42

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsThermostat

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting

50%29%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Oct 2024from Apr 2014

EPC improved fromE42toD63

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

29%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38 Collingwood Street, Coundon, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8LG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

May 2013
Full
In report
Change of use from part commercial, part dwelling to two dwellings including the replacement of existing flat roof with pitched arrangement
Documents
17 docs on file
Reference
3/2013/0141
View planning record
Mar 2010
Full
In report
Change of use from A3 (cafe) to class A5 (hot food takeaway)
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
3/2010/0050
View planning record

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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.

38 Collingwood Street's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£122,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -1.7% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£53,000

Growth on file: -1.7% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

29 September 2024Most recent
£53,000
-29.3%over 17 years
18 June 2007
£75,000
+0.7%over 3 years
27 May 2004
£74,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL14 8LG: £80,000 (2024–2023).

Nearby sales in DL14 8LG

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On the street

Versus other Collingwood Street homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

38 Collingwood Street is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£570

Street avg £856

Below

Floor Area

93 m²

Street avg 122 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.8 t/year

Street avg 6.2 t/year

Above

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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3 bed1 bath

£115k

1 Cambridge Street, Leeholme

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1 Clyde Terrace, Coundon

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3 bed

£114k

1 Collingwood Street, Coundon

DL14 8LG

2 bed

£113k

1 Cheviot Walk, Coundon

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£112k

1 Beech Terrace, Eldon Lane

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2 bed1 bath

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

Chapel Place — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Victoria Lane Academy. 8 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL14 8LG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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