What type of property is 8 Bishops Court, DL14 9FB?

8 Bishops Court, DL14 9FB is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 8 Bishops Court, DL14 9FB last change hands?

8 Bishops Court, DL14 9FB last sold for £109,995 in December 2004, around 22 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Bishops Court, DL14 9FB?

The current EPC rating for 8 Bishops Court, DL14 9FB is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in March 2021. It has dropped from a B recorded in September 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Bishops Court, DL14 9FB?

8 Bishops Court, DL14 9FB has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Bishops Court, DL14 9FB heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Bishops Court, DL14 9FB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Bishops Court, DL14 9FB?

8 Bishops Court, DL14 9FB 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.

Where is 8 Bishops Court, DL14 9FB located?

8 Bishops Court, DL14 9FB sits in St. Helen Auckland, Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland. It falls within the DL14 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 8 Bishops Court, DL14 9FB?

Police records around 8 Bishops Court, DL14 9FB 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.

Which schools serve 8 Bishops Court, DL14 9FB?

The closest primary school to 8 Bishops Court, DL14 9FB is St Helen Auckland Community Primary School (518m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bishop Auckland College (2.1km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Bishops Court, DL14 9FB?

The closest bus stop to 8 Bishops Court, DL14 9FB is Leazes Lane, 190m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Bishops Court, St Helen Auckland, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9FB

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Bishops Court

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

8 Bishops Court is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in St. Helen Auckland, Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland (DL14 9FB). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2021) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (September 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

Untraded for 22 years, with the last transfer in December 2004. Today's modelled estimate of £129,000 is 17.3% above the 2004 sale price.

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Risks

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Sold prices

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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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
DrivewayYes

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)

Mar 2021

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2021from Sept 2009

EPC improved fromB81toC77

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Bishops Court, St Helen Auckland, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9FB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Bishops Court 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

£129,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2004)

£109,995

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

3 December 2004Most recent
£109,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL14 9FB: £110,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in DL14 9FB

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On the street

Versus other Bishops Court homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 8 Bishops Court stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,447

Street avg £1,287

Strongly above

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 80 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Above

Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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3 bed1 bath

£137k

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4 bed2 bath

£140k

1 Brookside, Evenwood

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2 bed

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

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 9FB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL14 9FB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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