What type of property is 23 Douglas Crescent, DL14 8RG?

23 Douglas Crescent, DL14 8RG is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 23 Douglas Crescent, DL14 8RG?

23 Douglas Crescent, DL14 8RG last sold for £77,500 in February 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £29,000 in June 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 23 Douglas Crescent, DL14 8RG appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between June 1995 and February 2024, 23 Douglas Crescent, DL14 8RG rose from £29,000 to £77,500, a change of £48,500. That works out to roughly +3.5% per year compounded over 29 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 23 Douglas Crescent, DL14 8RG?

The current EPC rating for 23 Douglas Crescent, DL14 8RG is E with a score of 49 out of 100, lodged in August 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 23 Douglas Crescent, DL14 8RG?

23 Douglas Crescent, DL14 8RG has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (1,098 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 23 Douglas Crescent, DL14 8RG heated?

The latest EPC at 23 Douglas Crescent, DL14 8RG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 23 Douglas Crescent, DL14 8RG?

23 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.

Where is 23 Douglas Crescent, DL14 8RG located?

23 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 23 Douglas Crescent, DL14 8RG?

Police records around 23 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.

Which schools serve 23 Douglas Crescent, DL14 8RG?

The closest primary school to 23 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 23 Douglas Crescent, DL14 8RG?

The closest bus stop to 23 Douglas Crescent, DL14 8RG is By-pass, 139m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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23 Douglas Crescent, Auckland Park, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8RG

4 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

102 m²

1098 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 49

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 23 Douglas Crescent

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

23 Douglas Crescent is a mid-terrace house in Auckland Park, Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland (DL14 8RG). It has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (around 1098 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows an E (score 49), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since March 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 3-band jump.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 76% of similar EPCs). Across 1995–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £114,000 is 47.1% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£71/sq ft) was about 39.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: February 2024 at £77,500.

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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.

23 Douglas Crescent's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2023

EPC Rating

E49

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

7.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2023from Mar 2013

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

18%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Douglas Crescent, Auckland Park, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8RG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Douglas Crescent 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.

23 Douglas Crescent has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£114,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.5% per year over 29 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£77,500

Growth on file: 3.5% per year over 29 years.

Sales timeline

9 February 2024Most recent
£77,500
-9.9%over 17 years
12 April 2006
£86,000
-14.0%
24 March 2006
£100,000
+244.8%over 10 years
29 June 1995
£29,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL14 8RG: £80,000 (2023–2018).

Nearby sales in DL14 8RG

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On the street

Versus other Douglas Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 23 Douglas Crescent runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£760

Street avg £618

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Floor Area

102 m²

Street avg 101 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

7.5 t/year

Street avg 5.8 t/year

Strongly below

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 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

0.1 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

Low

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