What kind of home is 21 Church Street, DL14 8PJ?

21 Church Street, DL14 8PJ is a mid-terrace house.

When did 21 Church Street, DL14 8PJ last change hands?

21 Church Street, DL14 8PJ last sold for £32,000 in February 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £13,000 in June 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 21 Church Street, DL14 8PJ?

Across 4 sales between June 1999 and February 2025, 21 Church Street, DL14 8PJ rose from £13,000 to £32,000, a change of £19,000. That works out to roughly +3.6% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 21 Church Street, DL14 8PJ?

The current EPC rating for 21 Church Street, DL14 8PJ is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in April 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 21 Church Street, DL14 8PJ?

21 Church Street, DL14 8PJ has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft). That makes it about 35% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DL14 8PJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 21 Church Street, DL14 8PJ use?

The latest EPC at 21 Church Street, DL14 8PJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 21 Church Street, DL14 8PJ?

21 Church Street, DL14 8PJ has 3 planning records on file (3 approved), most recent in October 2006. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 21 Church Street, DL14 8PJ?

21 Church Street, DL14 8PJ 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 21 Church Street, DL14 8PJ in?

21 Church Street, DL14 8PJ sits in Coundon, Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland. It falls within the DL14 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 21 Church Street, DL14 8PJ?

Police records around 21 Church Street, DL14 8PJ 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 21 Church Street, DL14 8PJ?

The closest primary school to 21 Church Street, DL14 8PJ is Victoria Lane Academy (574m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is King James I Academy Bishop Auckland (2.2km).

What transport links are near 21 Church Street, DL14 8PJ?

The closest bus stop to 21 Church Street, DL14 8PJ is Church Street, 34m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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21 Church Street, Coundon, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8PJ

4 sales on record3 planning records

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 21 Church Street

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

21 Church Street is a mid-terrace house in Coundon, Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland (DL14 8PJ). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2022) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since July 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 92), a 3-band jump.

Across 1999–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £113,000 sits 253.1% above the 2025 sale of £32,000. A recent sale: £32,000 in February 2025. At 65 m² it sits well below the postcode median (95 m² across 21 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include change of use to residential, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Apr 2022

EPC Rating

D67

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

Oct 2012from Jul 2009

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Apr 2022from Oct 2012

Low Energy Lighting

14%45%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Church Street, Coundon, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8PJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Oct 2006
Change of UseFull
In report
Change of use from hairdressers shop and flat into residential
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
3/2006/0741
View planning record
Jan 2004
RenovationFull
In report
New shop front
Agent
Robert H Pearson Associates
Reference
3/2003/0949
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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1999.

Current estimate

£113,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.6% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£32,000

Growth on file: 3.6% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

14 February 2025Most recent
£32,000
-50.0%over 16 years
26 November 2008
£64,000
+236.8%over 4 years
5 November 2004
£19,000
+46.2%over 5 years
9 June 1999
£13,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL14 8PJ: £48,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in DL14 8PJ

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On the street

Versus other Church Street homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 21 Church Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£492

Street avg £593

On par

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 98 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 5.9 t/year

Strongly 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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2 bed

£112k

1 Beech Terrace, Eldon Lane

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2 bed1 bath

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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

0.0 km

Church Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Victoria Lane Academy. 9 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL14 8PJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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