What kind of home is 3 Beech Terrace, DL14 8SS?

3 Beech Terrace, DL14 8SS is a mid-terrace house.

When did 3 Beech Terrace, DL14 8SS last change hands?

3 Beech Terrace, DL14 8SS last sold for £31,000 in September 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £5,500 in July 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Beech Terrace, DL14 8SS appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between July 1996 and September 2023, 3 Beech Terrace, DL14 8SS rose from £5,500 to £31,000, a change of £25,500. That works out to roughly +6.6% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Beech Terrace, DL14 8SS have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Beech Terrace, DL14 8SS is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in November 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Beech Terrace, DL14 8SS?

3 Beech Terrace, DL14 8SS has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Beech Terrace, DL14 8SS use?

The latest EPC at 3 Beech Terrace, DL14 8SS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Beech Terrace, DL14 8SS?

3 Beech Terrace, DL14 8SS 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 3 Beech Terrace, DL14 8SS in?

3 Beech Terrace, DL14 8SS sits in Eldon Lane, Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland. It falls within the DL14 postcode district.

Is 3 Beech Terrace, DL14 8SS in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Beech Terrace, DL14 8SS 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 3 Beech Terrace, DL14 8SS?

The closest primary school to 3 Beech Terrace, DL14 8SS is Prince Bishops Community Primary School (394m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is King James I Academy Bishop Auckland (2.0km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 3 Beech Terrace, DL14 8SS?

The closest bus stop to 3 Beech Terrace, DL14 8SS is Oxford Street, 78m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Beech Terrace, Eldon Lane, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8SS

4 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 3 Beech Terrace

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

3 Beech Terrace is a mid-terrace house in Eldon Lane, Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland (DL14 8SS). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2015) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since November 2013. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and roof efficiency went from Poor to Good; while lighting dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from November 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 1996–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £108,000 sits 248.4% above the 2023 sale of £31,000. Last sale on file: £31,000 in September 2023.

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Risks

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 27 Nov 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2015

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2015from Nov 2013

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

29%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Beech Terrace, Eldon Lane, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8SS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Beech Terrace 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.

Price for 3 Beech Terrace has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.

Current estimate

£108,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£31,000

Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

3 September 2023Most recent
£31,000
-32.6%over 11 months
28 September 2022
£46,000
+369.4%over 21 years
7 June 2001
£9,800
+78.2%over 4 years
18 July 1996
£5,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL14 8SS: £33,500 (2025–2016).

Nearby sales in DL14 8SS

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On the street

Versus other Beech Terrace homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 Beech Terrace is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£463

Street avg £577

Below

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 62 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Strongly above

Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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

0.1 km

Oxford Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Prince Bishops Community Primary School. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL14 8SS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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