What kind of home is 14 Farnham Close, DL14 8YR?

14 Farnham Close, DL14 8YR is a 4-bedroom detached house, on a corner plot and which has been extended.

When did 14 Farnham Close, DL14 8YR last change hands?

14 Farnham Close, DL14 8YR last sold for £210,000 in August 2025. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £89,500 in November 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 14 Farnham Close, DL14 8YR?

Across 4 sales between November 1999 and August 2025, 14 Farnham Close, DL14 8YR rose from £89,500 to £210,000, a change of £120,500. That works out to roughly +3.4% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 14 Farnham Close, DL14 8YR?

The current EPC rating for 14 Farnham Close, DL14 8YR is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in May 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 14 Farnham Close, DL14 8YR?

14 Farnham Close, DL14 8YR has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (1,184 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 40% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in DL14 8YR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 14 Farnham Close, DL14 8YR use?

The latest EPC at 14 Farnham Close, DL14 8YR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 14 Farnham Close, DL14 8YR had any planning applications?

14 Farnham Close, DL14 8YR has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in January 2001. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 14 Farnham Close, DL14 8YR?

14 Farnham Close, DL14 8YR is in council tax band D.

Which area is 14 Farnham Close, DL14 8YR in?

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

How safe is the area around 14 Farnham Close, DL14 8YR?

Police records around 14 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 14 Farnham Close, DL14 8YR?

The closest primary school to 14 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 transport links are near 14 Farnham Close, DL14 8YR?

The closest bus stop to 14 Farnham Close, DL14 8YR is Grange Avenue, 191m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

4 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

110 m²

1184 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 14 Farnham Close

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

14 Farnham Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Auckland Park, Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland (DL14 8YR). It has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (around 1184 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in April 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a corner plot.

At 110 m² the property is well over the postcode median (77 m² across 10 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. A recent sale: £210,000 in August 2025. Across 1999–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£177/sq ft) was about 29.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2001.

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageSingle, Detached
Corner plotYes

Building

Previously extendedYes

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)

May 2025

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2025from Apr 2015

EPC improved fromD65toC73

Low Energy Lighting

64%86%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Farnham Close, Auckland Park, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8YR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jan 2001
RenovationFull
In report
Boundary fence and gates to side and rear (retrospective)
Retrospective
Reference
3/2000/0464
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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.

Latest sale on 14 Farnham Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£221,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.4% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£210,000

Growth on file: 3.4% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

20 August 2025Most recent
£210,000
+24.6%over 9 years
30 June 2016
£168,500
+5.6%over 10 years
11 May 2006
£159,500
+78.2%over 6 years
5 November 1999
£89,500

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.

Years Held for 14 Farnham Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,909

Street avg £1,794

Strongly above

Floor Area

110 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Below

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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

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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