What kind of home is 49 Front Street, DL14 9HL?

49 Front Street, DL14 9HL is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 49 Front Street, DL14 9HL last change hands?

49 Front Street, DL14 9HL last sold for £94,950 in May 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £49,000 in June 2014, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 49 Front Street, DL14 9HL changed over time?

Across 2 sales between June 2014 and May 2024, 49 Front Street, DL14 9HL rose from £49,000 to £94,950, a change of £45,950. That works out to roughly +6.9% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 49 Front Street, DL14 9HL?

The current EPC rating for 49 Front Street, DL14 9HL is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in March 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 49 Front Street, DL14 9HL?

49 Front Street, DL14 9HL has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (990 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 49 Front Street, DL14 9HL use?

The latest EPC at 49 Front Street, DL14 9HL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 49 Front Street, DL14 9HL?

49 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 49 Front Street, DL14 9HL in?

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

What is crime like near 49 Front Street, DL14 9HL?

Police records around 49 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 49 Front Street, DL14 9HL?

The closest primary school to 49 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.

What is the nearest station to 49 Front Street, DL14 9HL?

The closest bus stop to 49 Front Street, DL14 9HL is Brewery, 76m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

92 m²

990 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 49 Front Street

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

49 Front Street is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in West Auckland, Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland (DL14 9HL). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2013. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.

Across 2014–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £113,000 is 19% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£96/sq ft) was about 29.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £94,950 in May 2024.

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Risks

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Trends

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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
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2024

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2024from Jun 2013

Heating System

Warm AirGas Boiler

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 49 Front Street, West Auckland, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9HL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

49 Front Street 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.

49 Front Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£113,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£94,950

Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

30 May 2024Most recent
£94,950
+93.8%over 9 years
11 June 2014
£49,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL14 9HL: £116,000 (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.

49 Front Street is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£1,032

Street avg £1,024

On par

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 90 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Below

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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

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FAQ

Common questions

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