What kind of home is 42 Ascot Way, DL14 9AN?

42 Ascot Way, DL14 9AN is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 42 Ascot Way, DL14 9AN last change hands?

42 Ascot Way, DL14 9AN last sold for £140,000 in September 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £109,995 in October 2013, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 42 Ascot Way, DL14 9AN?

Across 2 sales between October 2013 and September 2024, 42 Ascot Way, DL14 9AN rose from £109,995 to £140,000, a change of £30,005. That works out to roughly +2.2% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 42 Ascot Way, DL14 9AN?

The current EPC rating for 42 Ascot Way, DL14 9AN is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in December 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 42 Ascot Way, DL14 9AN?

42 Ascot Way, DL14 9AN has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 42 Ascot Way, DL14 9AN use?

The latest EPC at 42 Ascot Way, DL14 9AN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 42 Ascot Way, DL14 9AN?

42 Ascot Way, DL14 9AN 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 42 Ascot Way, DL14 9AN in?

42 Ascot Way, DL14 9AN sits in St. Helen Auckland, Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland. It falls within the DL14 postcode district.

Is 42 Ascot Way, DL14 9AN in a safe area?

Police records around 42 Ascot Way, DL14 9AN 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 42 Ascot Way, DL14 9AN?

The closest primary school to 42 Ascot Way, DL14 9AN is St Helen Auckland Community Primary School (273m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bishop Auckland College (1.7km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 42 Ascot Way, DL14 9AN?

The closest bus stop to 42 Ascot Way, DL14 9AN is Melrose Drive, 209m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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42 Ascot Way, St Helen Auckland, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9AN

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 42 Ascot Way

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

42 Ascot Way is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in St. Helen Auckland, Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland (DL14 9AN). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2023) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since October 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2013–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£176/sq ft) was about 23.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: September 2024 at £140,000.

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Risks

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff street
Cul-de-sacYes

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 3)

Dec 2023

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2023from Oct 2013

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42 Ascot Way, St Helen Auckland, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9AN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42 Ascot Way has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications 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.

Current estimate

£147,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.2% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£140,000

Growth on file: 2.2% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

26 September 2024Most recent
£140,000
+27.3%over 10 years
31 October 2013
£109,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL14 9AN: £123,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in DL14 9AN

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On the street

Versus other Ascot Way homes

Four headline reads against 56 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 42 Ascot Way lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,892

Street avg £1,557

Strongly above

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 80 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

On par

Comparables

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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

Melrose Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Helen Auckland Community Primary School. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DL14 9AN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL14 9AN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.2dB

Low

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65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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