What kind of home is 15, DL14 8RR?

15, DL14 8RR is an end-of-terrace house.

When did 15, DL14 8RR last change hands?

15, DL14 8RR last sold for £25,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £30,000 in October 2024. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 15, DL14 8RR?

The current EPC rating for 15, DL14 8RR is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in June 2019. It has improved from a G recorded in November 2018 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 15, DL14 8RR?

15, DL14 8RR has a recorded floor area of 106 m² (1,141 sq ft). That makes it about 80% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in DL14 8RR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 15, DL14 8RR use?

The latest EPC at 15, DL14 8RR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 15, DL14 8RR?

15, 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.

Which area is 15, DL14 8RR in?

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

Is 15, DL14 8RR in a safe area?

Police records around 15, 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.

What schools are near 15, DL14 8RR?

The closest primary school to 15, 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 transport links are near 15, DL14 8RR?

The closest bus stop to 15, DL14 8RR is Working Mens Club, 25m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15, Close House, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8RR

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

106 m²

1141 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 15

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

15 is an end-of-terrace house in Close House, Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland (DL14 8RR). It has a recorded floor area of 106 m² (around 1141 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2019) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in November 2018 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.

At 106 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 2024–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at -16.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £133,000 sits 432% above the 2024 sale of £25,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£22/sq ft) was about 54.4% below the postcode norm. Sold October 2024 for £25,000.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2019

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2019from Nov 2018

EPC improved fromG4toD59

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Gas MultipointMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15, Close House, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8RR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 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.

15's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (2024).

Current estimate

£133,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -16.7% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2024)

£25,000

Growth on file: -16.7% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

31 October 2024Most recent
£25,000
-16.7%
30 October 2024
£30,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL14 8RR: £35,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in DL14 8RR

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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 15 lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£236

Street avg £959

Strongly below

Floor Area

106 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.9 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

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

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FAQ

Common questions

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