What kind of home is 8 Boyden Close, DL14 9EF?

8 Boyden Close, DL14 9EF is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 8 Boyden Close, DL14 9EF last change hands?

8 Boyden Close, DL14 9EF last sold for £77,000 in November 2014, around 12 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Boyden Close, DL14 9EF?

The current EPC rating for 8 Boyden Close, DL14 9EF is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in March 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Boyden Close, DL14 9EF?

8 Boyden Close, DL14 9EF has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (1,012 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Boyden Close, DL14 9EF use?

The latest EPC at 8 Boyden Close, DL14 9EF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 8 Boyden Close, DL14 9EF had any planning applications?

8 Boyden Close, DL14 9EF has council approval for side and rear extension granted in March 2017 under ref. DM/17/00403/FPA. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Boyden Close, DL14 9EF?

8 Boyden Close, DL14 9EF 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 8 Boyden Close, DL14 9EF in?

8 Boyden Close, DL14 9EF sits in St. Helen Auckland, Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland. It falls within the DL14 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 8 Boyden Close, DL14 9EF?

Police records around 8 Boyden Close, DL14 9EF 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 8 Boyden Close, DL14 9EF?

The closest primary school to 8 Boyden Close, DL14 9EF is St Helen Auckland Community Primary School (467m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bishop Auckland College (2.1km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Boyden Close, DL14 9EF?

The closest bus stop to 8 Boyden Close, DL14 9EF is Leazes Lane, 132m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Boyden Close, St Helen Auckland, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9EF

2 planning records

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

94 m²

1012 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Boyden Close

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

8 Boyden Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in St. Helen Auckland, Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland (DL14 9EF). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2014) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from March 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £116,000 sits 50.6% above the 2014 sale of £77,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 80% of similar EPCs). Last changed hands 12 years ago, in November 2014.

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Risks

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageSingle

Building

Heating systemGas

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 04 Mar 2024

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Boyden Close, St Helen Auckland, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9EF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Boyden Close has an approved side and rear extension on the planning record.

Jun 2020
Amendment
In report
Non-material amendment to previous approval DM/17/00403/FPA for fenestration alterations
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
DM/20/01389/NMA
View planning record
Mar 2017
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Erection of single storey side and rear extensions
Agent
Self Build & Design Architects
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
DM/17/00403/FPA
View planning record

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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.

8 Boyden Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£116,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2014)

£77,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

7 November 2014Most recent
£77,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL14 9EF: £131,000 (2023–2020).

Nearby sales in DL14 9EF

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On the street

Versus other Boyden Close homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 8 Boyden Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£819

Street avg £1,166

Strongly below

Floor Area

94 m²

Street avg 95 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Strongly below

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

0.1 km

Leazes Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

St Helen Auckland Community Primary School. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL14 9EF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.3dB

Low

55 dB

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70 dB

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