What type of property is 15 Kirkham Way, DL14 8SQ?

15 Kirkham Way, DL14 8SQ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 15 Kirkham Way, DL14 8SQ last change hands?

15 Kirkham Way, DL14 8SQ last sold for £115,000 in September 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 6 sales on record going back to £44,500 in January 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 15 Kirkham Way, DL14 8SQ changed over time?

Across 6 sales between January 1995 and September 2023, 15 Kirkham Way, DL14 8SQ rose from £44,500 to £115,000, a change of £70,500. That works out to roughly +3.4% per year compounded over 29 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 15 Kirkham Way, DL14 8SQ have?

The current EPC rating for 15 Kirkham Way, DL14 8SQ is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in November 2022. It has dropped from a C recorded in April 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 15 Kirkham Way, DL14 8SQ?

15 Kirkham Way, DL14 8SQ has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (570 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 38% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DL14 8SQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 15 Kirkham Way, DL14 8SQ heated?

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

What council tax band is 15 Kirkham Way, DL14 8SQ?

15 Kirkham Way, DL14 8SQ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 15 Kirkham Way, DL14 8SQ located?

15 Kirkham Way, DL14 8SQ sits in Auckland Park, Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland. It falls within the DL14 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 15 Kirkham Way, DL14 8SQ?

Police records around 15 Kirkham Way, DL14 8SQ 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 15 Kirkham Way, DL14 8SQ?

The closest primary school to 15 Kirkham Way, DL14 8SQ is St Andrew's Academy (655m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is King James I Academy Bishop Auckland (1.1km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 15 Kirkham Way, DL14 8SQ?

The closest bus stop to 15 Kirkham Way, DL14 8SQ is Grange Avenue, 177m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 Kirkham Way, Auckland Park, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8SQ

6 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

53 m²

570 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 15 Kirkham Way

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

15 Kirkham Way is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Auckland Park, Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland (DL14 8SQ). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (April 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump.

At 53 m² it sits well below the postcode median (76 m² across 19 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 1995–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £128,000 is 11.3% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£202/sq ft) was about 130.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold September 2023 for £115,000.

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Risks

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similar homes nearby

Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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)

Nov 2022

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Kirkham Way, Auckland Park, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8SQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Kirkham Way 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 Kirkham Way has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£128,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.4% per year over 29 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£115,000

Growth on file: 3.4% per year over 29 years.

Sales timeline

28 September 2023Most recent
£115,000
-4.1%over 16 years
23 August 2007
£119,950
+122.1%over 4 years
19 September 2002
£54,000
+11.3%over 2 years
4 May 2000
£48,500
+7.9%over 12 months
6 May 1999
£44,950
+1.0%over 4 years
11 January 1995
£44,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL14 8SQ: £148,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in DL14 8SQ

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On the street

Versus other Kirkham Way homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 15 Kirkham Way stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,170

Street avg £1,501

Strongly above

Floor Area

53 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

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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

0.2 km

Grange Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

St Andrew's Academy. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL14 8SQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.8dB

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Common questions

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