What type of property is 1 Lorne Terrace, DL14 8NQ?

1 Lorne Terrace, DL14 8NQ is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 1 Lorne Terrace, DL14 8NQ last change hands?

1 Lorne Terrace, DL14 8NQ last sold for £32,000 in May 2002, around 24 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Lorne Terrace, DL14 8NQ?

The current EPC rating for 1 Lorne Terrace, DL14 8NQ is E with a score of 45 out of 100, lodged in August 2025. It has improved from a F recorded in April 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Lorne Terrace, DL14 8NQ?

1 Lorne Terrace, DL14 8NQ has a recorded floor area of 123 m² (1,324 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Lorne Terrace, DL14 8NQ heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Lorne Terrace, DL14 8NQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 1 Lorne Terrace, DL14 8NQ have?

1 Lorne Terrace, DL14 8NQ has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in January 2003. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Lorne Terrace, DL14 8NQ?

1 Lorne Terrace, DL14 8NQ 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 1 Lorne Terrace, DL14 8NQ located?

1 Lorne Terrace, DL14 8NQ sits in Coundon, Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland. It falls within the DL14 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Lorne Terrace, DL14 8NQ?

Police records around 1 Lorne Terrace, DL14 8NQ 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 1 Lorne Terrace, DL14 8NQ?

The closest primary school to 1 Lorne Terrace, DL14 8NQ is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon (407m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 1 Lorne Terrace, DL14 8NQ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Lorne Terrace, DL14 8NQ is Tees Walk, 162m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Lorne Terrace, Coundon, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8NQ

1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

123 m²

1324 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 45

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Lorne Terrace

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

1 Lorne Terrace is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Coundon, Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland (DL14 8NQ). It has a recorded floor area of 123 m² (around 1324 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows an E (score 45), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in April 2013 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Poor; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 73), a 2-band jump.

It hasn't traded since May 2002, a hold of 24 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £121,000 sits 278.1% above the 2002 sale of £32,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£24/sq ft) was about 41.8% below the postcode norm. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs). One historical planning record sits against the property in 2003.

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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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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 Lorne Terrace's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Aug 2025

EPC Rating

E45

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

8.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2013from Apr 2013

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Aug 2025from Sept 2013

EPC improved fromF33toE45

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

8%52%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Lorne Terrace, Coundon, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8NQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jan 2003
OutbuildingFull
In report
Garage
Reference
3/2002/0759
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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 Lorne Terrace's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2002).

Current estimate

£121,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2002)

£32,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

21 May 2002Most recent
£32,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL14 8NQ: £95,000 (2025–2006).

Nearby sales in DL14 8NQ

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On the street

Versus other Lorne Terrace homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 1 Lorne Terrace runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£260

Street avg £695

Strongly below

Floor Area

123 m²

Street avg 126 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

8.8 t/year

Street avg 6.9 t/year

Strongly below

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

Tees Walk — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL14 8NQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.1dB

Low

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70 dB

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