What kind of home is 16 Farnham Close, DL14 8YR?

16 Farnham Close, DL14 8YR is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 16 Farnham Close, DL14 8YR sell for?

16 Farnham Close, DL14 8YR last sold for £128,000 in June 2025. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £59,950 in February 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 16 Farnham Close, DL14 8YR appreciated in value?

Across 5 sales between February 1998 and June 2025, 16 Farnham Close, DL14 8YR rose from £59,950 to £128,000, a change of £68,050. That works out to roughly +2.8% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 16 Farnham Close, DL14 8YR?

The current EPC rating for 16 Farnham Close, DL14 8YR is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in December 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 16 Farnham Close, DL14 8YR?

16 Farnham Close, DL14 8YR has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 16 Farnham Close, DL14 8YR use?

The latest EPC at 16 Farnham Close, DL14 8YR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 16 Farnham Close, DL14 8YR?

16 Farnham Close, DL14 8YR is in council tax band C.

Which area is 16 Farnham Close, DL14 8YR in?

16 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 16 Farnham Close, DL14 8YR?

Police records around 16 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 16 Farnham Close, DL14 8YR?

The closest primary school to 16 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 16 Farnham Close, DL14 8YR?

The closest bus stop to 16 Farnham Close, DL14 8YR is Grange Avenue, 191m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

5 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 16 Farnham Close

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

16 Farnham Close is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Auckland Park, Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland (DL14 8YR). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in November 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Most recent transfer was June 2025 at £128,000 — fresh data. Across 1998–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £152,000 is 18.8% above the 2025 sale price.

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Valuation

against the asking price

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2025

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2025from Nov 2015

EPC improved fromD66toC76

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

27%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Farnham Close, Auckland Park, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8YR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 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

£152,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.8% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£128,000

Growth on file: 2.8% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

26 June 2025Most recent
£128,000
+9.9%over 9 years
31 March 2016
£116,500
+22.6%over 12 years
12 December 2003
£95,000
+59.7%over 3 years
31 August 2000
£59,500
-0.8%over 2 years
2 February 1998
£59,950

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.

Price per m² for 16 Farnham Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,600

Street avg £1,825

Strongly below

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 80 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly above

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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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FAQ

Common questions

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