When did 1a, Douglas Crescent, DL14 8RG last change hands?

1a, Douglas Crescent, DL14 8RG last sold for £66,500 in April 2007, around 19 years ago. Before that, it sold for £58,000 in March 2005, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1a, Douglas Crescent, DL14 8RG changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 2005 and April 2007, 1a, Douglas Crescent, DL14 8RG rose from £58,000 to £66,500, a change of £8,500. That works out to roughly +6.8% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the council tax band for 1a, Douglas Crescent, DL14 8RG?

1a, Douglas Crescent, DL14 8RG 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 1a, Douglas Crescent, DL14 8RG in?

1a, Douglas Crescent, DL14 8RG sits in Auckland Park, Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland. It falls within the DL14 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1a, Douglas Crescent, DL14 8RG?

Police records around 1a, Douglas Crescent, DL14 8RG 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 1a, Douglas Crescent, DL14 8RG?

The closest primary school to 1a, Douglas Crescent, DL14 8RG is Prince Bishops Community Primary School (836m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is King James I Academy Bishop Auckland (1.1km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1a, Douglas Crescent, DL14 8RG?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Douglas Crescent, DL14 8RG is By-pass, 139m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1a, Douglas Crescent, Auckland Park, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8RG

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Council tax

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Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a one-bedroom property in Auckland Park, Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland (DL14 8RG). It has council tax band A.

Untraded for 19 years, with the last transfer in April 2007. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2005–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.8% per year. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms1
Dining roomYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

Heating systemGas
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.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Douglas Crescent, Auckland Park, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8RG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a 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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Last sold (2007)

£66,500

Growth on file: 6.8% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

19 April 2007Most recent
£66,500
+14.7%over 2 years
24 March 2005
£58,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL14 8RG: £80,000 (2024–2019).

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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

By-pass — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Prince Bishops Community Primary School. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL14 8RG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.1dB

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