What kind of home is 10 Farnham Close, DL14 8YR?

10 Farnham Close, DL14 8YR is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 10 Farnham Close, DL14 8YR last change hands?

10 Farnham Close, DL14 8YR last sold for £140,000 in May 2022, around 4 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £52,950 in October 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 10 Farnham Close, DL14 8YR appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between October 1998 and May 2022, 10 Farnham Close, DL14 8YR rose from £52,950 to £140,000, a change of £87,050. That works out to roughly +4.2% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 10 Farnham Close, DL14 8YR?

The current EPC rating for 10 Farnham Close, DL14 8YR is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in February 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 10 Farnham Close, DL14 8YR?

10 Farnham Close, DL14 8YR has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DL14 8YR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 10 Farnham Close, DL14 8YR use?

The latest EPC at 10 Farnham Close, DL14 8YR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 10 Farnham Close, DL14 8YR?

10 Farnham Close, DL14 8YR 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 10 Farnham Close, DL14 8YR in?

10 Farnham Close, DL14 8YR sits in Auckland Park, Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland. It falls within the DL14 postcode district.

Is 10 Farnham Close, DL14 8YR in a safe area?

Police records around 10 Farnham Close, DL14 8YR 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 10 Farnham Close, DL14 8YR?

The closest primary school to 10 Farnham Close, DL14 8YR is St Andrew's Academy (643m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is King James I Academy Bishop Auckland (980m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 10 Farnham Close, DL14 8YR?

The closest bus stop to 10 Farnham Close, DL14 8YR is Grange Avenue, 191m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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10 Farnham Close, Auckland Park, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8YR

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 10 Farnham Close

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

10 Farnham Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Auckland Park, Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland (DL14 8YR). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2022) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

Across 1998–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£171/sq ft) was about 25.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £140,000 in May 2022. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2022

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2022from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromD62toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 10 Farnham Close, Auckland Park, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8YR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

10 Farnham Close 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 1998.

Current estimate

£145,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.2% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£140,000

Growth on file: 4.2% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

22 May 2022Most recent
£140,000
+10.8%over 12 years
2 July 2009
£126,300
+138.5%over 10 years
20 October 1998
£52,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL14 8YR: £140,000 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in DL14 8YR

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On the street

Versus other Farnham Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 10 Farnham Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,842

Street avg £1,801

Above

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 80 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

On par

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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

0.6 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 8YR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL14 8YR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.3dB

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