6, Close House, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8RR
About 6
6 is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Close House, Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland (DL14 8RR). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in May 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91).
Untraded for 18 years, with the last transfer in November 2008. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2008–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 78.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £102,000 sits 78.9% above the 2008 sale of £57,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£74/sq ft) was about 63.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 72% of similar EPCs).
Know exactly what you're buying at 6
Before you offer, see what the listing won't tell you, the true value, the red flags and the full history.
Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
Outside
- Private gardenRear
Building
- Heating systemGas
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
6 has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
3applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 6
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
- Recent ownership pattern worth a look
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Sales history & valuation
6's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2008).
£102,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 78.1% per year over 1 year.
£57,000
Growth on file: 78.1% per year over 1 year.
Sales timeline
28 November 2008Most recent
£57,000
+78.1%over 8 months6 April 2008
£32,000
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 6, 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
- Recent ownership pattern worth a look
Versus the street
6 outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£792
Street avg £916
Floor Area
72 m²
Street avg 76 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.7 t/year
Street avg 5.2 t/year
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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.
Go deeper on the local area
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