What kind of home is 45 Front Street, DL14 9HL?

45 Front Street, DL14 9HL is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What did 45 Front Street, DL14 9HL sell for?

45 Front Street, DL14 9HL last sold for £189,000 in June 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £48,500 in April 2014, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 45 Front Street, DL14 9HL changed over time?

Across 2 sales between April 2014 and June 2023, 45 Front Street, DL14 9HL rose from £48,500 to £189,000, a change of £140,500. That works out to roughly +16% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 45 Front Street, DL14 9HL?

The current EPC rating for 45 Front Street, DL14 9HL is E with a score of 50 out of 100, lodged in August 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 45 Front Street, DL14 9HL?

45 Front Street, DL14 9HL has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft), around 43 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 45 Front Street, DL14 9HL use?

The latest EPC at 45 Front Street, DL14 9HL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 45 Front Street, DL14 9HL had any planning applications?

45 Front Street, DL14 9HL has 3 planning records on file (2 approved), most recent in September 2023. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 45 Front Street, DL14 9HL?

45 Front Street, DL14 9HL 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 45 Front Street, DL14 9HL in?

45 Front Street, DL14 9HL sits in West Auckland, Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland. It falls within the DL14 postcode district.

What is crime like near 45 Front Street, DL14 9HL?

Police records around 45 Front Street, DL14 9HL 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 45 Front Street, DL14 9HL?

The closest primary school to 45 Front Street, DL14 9HL is Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery (212m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bishop Auckland College (2.8km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 45 Front Street, DL14 9HL?

The closest bus stop to 45 Front Street, DL14 9HL is Brewery, 76m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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45 Front Street, West Auckland, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9HL

3 planning records

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 50

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 45 Front Street

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

45 Front Street is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in West Auckland, Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland (DL14 9HL). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows an E (score 50), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since July 2013. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 78), a 2-band jump. Period features are noted in the property record.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 83% of similar EPCs). Across 2014–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 16% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£207/sq ft) was about 179% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Sold June 2023 for £189,000.

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Valuation

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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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road

Building

Heating systemGas
Period featuresYes

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2023

EPC Rating

E50

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2023from Jul 2013

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

14%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 45 Front Street, West Auckland, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9HL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Sept 2023
Tree WorksTrees
In report
Crown reduction up to 20% to T1. Alter and Crown reduction up to 20% for overhead wire clearance to T2. Oak
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
DM/23/02315/TCA
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May 2015
Full
In report
Replacement and alteration of existing UPVC fenestration with timber framed windows/doors and creation of first floor roof terrace to rear
Documents
14 docs on file
Reference
DM/15/00766/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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 2014.

Current estimate

£184,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 16.0% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£189,000

Growth on file: 16.0% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

22 June 2023Most recent
£189,000
+289.7%over 9 years
23 April 2014
£48,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL14 9HL: £114,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in DL14 9HL

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On the street

Versus other Front Street homes

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

On price per m², 45 Front Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,224

Street avg £925

Strongly above

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 90 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

5.6 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly below

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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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

Brewery — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL14 9HL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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Common questions

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