What kind of home is 7 Kirkham Way, DL14 8SQ?

7 Kirkham Way, DL14 8SQ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, which has been extended.

When did 7 Kirkham Way, DL14 8SQ last change hands?

7 Kirkham Way, DL14 8SQ last sold for £135,000 in February 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £51,500 in January 1995, so prices have been rising over 29 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 7 Kirkham Way, DL14 8SQ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between January 1995 and February 2024, 7 Kirkham Way, DL14 8SQ rose from £51,500 to £135,000, a change of £83,500. That works out to roughly +3.4% per year compounded over 29 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 7 Kirkham Way, DL14 8SQ have?

The current EPC rating for 7 Kirkham Way, DL14 8SQ is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in September 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 Kirkham Way, DL14 8SQ?

7 Kirkham Way, DL14 8SQ has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DL14 8SQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 Kirkham Way, DL14 8SQ use?

The latest EPC at 7 Kirkham Way, DL14 8SQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 7 Kirkham Way, DL14 8SQ?

7 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.

Which area is 7 Kirkham Way, DL14 8SQ in?

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

Is 7 Kirkham Way, DL14 8SQ in a safe area?

Police records around 7 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.

What schools are near 7 Kirkham Way, DL14 8SQ?

The closest primary school to 7 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 transport links are near 7 Kirkham Way, DL14 8SQ?

The closest bus stop to 7 Kirkham Way, DL14 8SQ is Grange Avenue, 177m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 7 Kirkham Way

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

7 Kirkham Way is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Auckland Park, Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland (DL14 8SQ). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a C (score 71). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Across 1995–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £159,000 is 17.8% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£179/sq ft) was about 105.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: February 2024 at £135,000.

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

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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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

GarageYes

Building

Previously extendedYes
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.

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Kirkham Way, Auckland Park, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8SQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1995.

Current estimate

£159,000

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

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Last sold (2024)

£135,000

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

Sales timeline

1 February 2024Most recent
£135,000
+162.1%over 29 years
10 January 1995
£51,500

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.

Years Held for 7 Kirkham Way lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,929

Street avg £1,515

Above

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 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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