What type of property is 14, DL14 8RR?

14, DL14 8RR is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 14, DL14 8RR last change hands?

14, DL14 8RR last sold for £21,000 in October 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £59,950 in June 2011, so prices have been falling over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 14, DL14 8RR changed over time?

Across 2 sales between June 2011 and October 2019, 14, DL14 8RR fell from £59,950 to £21,000, a change of £38,950. That works out to roughly -11.8% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 14, DL14 8RR?

The current EPC rating for 14, DL14 8RR is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in July 2022. It has improved from a G recorded in February 2010 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 14, DL14 8RR?

14, DL14 8RR has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (1,098 sq ft), around 51 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 73% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in DL14 8RR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 14, DL14 8RR heated?

The latest EPC at 14, DL14 8RR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 14, DL14 8RR?

14, DL14 8RR 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 14, DL14 8RR located?

14, DL14 8RR sits in Close House, Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland. It falls within the DL14 postcode district.

Is 14, DL14 8RR in a safe area?

Police records around 14, DL14 8RR 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 14, DL14 8RR?

The closest primary school to 14, DL14 8RR is Prince Bishops Community Primary School (587m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is King James I Academy Bishop Auckland (2.4km).

What is the nearest station to 14, DL14 8RR?

The closest bus stop to 14, DL14 8RR is Working Mens Club, 25m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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14, Close House, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8RR

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

102 m²

1098 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 14

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

14 is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Close House, Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland (DL14 8RR). 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 (July 2022) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in February 2010 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

At 102 m² the property is well over the postcode median (67 m² across 18 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2011–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at -11.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £113,000 sits 438.1% above the 2019 sale of £21,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£19/sq ft) was about 57.5% below the postcode norm. Last sale on file: £21,000 in October 2019.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2022

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2022from Feb 2010

EPC improved fromG1toD55

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14, Close House, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8RR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 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.

14 valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£113,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -11.8% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£21,000

Growth on file: -11.8% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

1 October 2019Most recent
£21,000
-65.0%over 8 years
1 June 2011
£59,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL14 8RR: £30,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in DL14 8RR

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Everything we know about 14, in one report

What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.

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On the street

Versus the street

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 14 lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£206

Street avg £961

Strongly below

Floor Area

102 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

6.6 t/year

Street avg 5.0 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

0.0 km

Working Mens Club — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Prince Bishops Community Primary School. 11 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL14 8RR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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