31a, Close House, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8RR
About 31a
31a is a mid-terrace house in Close House, Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland (DL14 8RR). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2020) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, main heating went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Main heating runs on electricity. At 49 m² this is the 5th smallest of 19 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 33–170 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to B across 19 units on file.
At 49 m² it sits well below the postcode median (75 m² across 18 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 72% of similar EPCs).
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
For a compact home of this size, this rating sits in the top tier locally.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water system upgraded
Floor insulation added or improved
Ventilation system changed
Planning history
31a has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
3applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 1 thing worth checking at 31a
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
31a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£109,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 5 sales in DL14 8RR: £30,000 (2025–2024).
Nearby sales in DL14 8RR
25, Close House, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8RR
Sold Aug 2025
£39,95015, Close House, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8RR
Sold Oct 2024
£25,00023, Close House, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8RR
Sold Jul 2024
£28,50016, Close House, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8RR
Sold Apr 2024
£35,0005, Close House, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8RR
Sold Mar 2023
£88,000
Everything we know about 31a, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus the street
On co₂ emissions, 31a stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
80 (C)
Street avg 69 (D)
Floor Area
49 m²
Street avg 42 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.2 t/year
Street avg 2.8 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
49.3dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
37.4dB