What type of property is 2 Mill Cottages, DL17 0LS?

2 Mill Cottages, DL17 0LS is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 2 Mill Cottages, DL17 0LS last change hands?

2 Mill Cottages, DL17 0LS last sold for £56,500 in January 1998, around 28 years ago. Before that, it sold for £25,000 in July 1996, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Mill Cottages, DL17 0LS changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 1996 and January 1998, 2 Mill Cottages, DL17 0LS rose from £25,000 to £56,500, a change of £31,500. That works out to roughly +71.7% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Mill Cottages, DL17 0LS?

The current EPC rating for 2 Mill Cottages, DL17 0LS is E with a score of 54 out of 100, lodged in May 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Mill Cottages, DL17 0LS?

2 Mill Cottages, DL17 0LS has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft), around 42 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Mill Cottages, DL17 0LS heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Mill Cottages, DL17 0LS records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Mill Cottages, DL17 0LS?

2 Mill Cottages, DL17 0LS 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 2 Mill Cottages, DL17 0LS located?

2 Mill Cottages, DL17 0LS sits in Rushyford, Ferryhill, Ferryhill. It falls within the DL17 postcode district.

What is crime like near 2 Mill Cottages, DL17 0LS?

Police records around 2 Mill Cottages, DL17 0LS show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 9 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 61% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2 Mill Cottages, DL17 0LS?

The closest primary school to 2 Mill Cottages, DL17 0LS is Chilton Academy (1.4km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 2 Mill Cottages, DL17 0LS?

The closest bus stop to 2 Mill Cottages, DL17 0LS is Mill Cottage, 75m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Mill Cottages, Rushyford, Ferryhill, DL17 0LS

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 54

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 Mill Cottages

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

2 Mill Cottages is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Rushyford, Ferryhill, Ferryhill (DL17 0LS). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2014) shows an E (score 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 97), a 4-band jump. Main heating runs on oil. The latest certificate is from May 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Held since January 1998 — that's 28 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1996–1998, sale prices on this property compounded at 71.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £134,000 sits 137.2% above the 1998 sale of £56,500.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

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Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

2 Mill Cottages's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 26 May 2024

EPC Rating

E54

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Mill Cottages, Rushyford, Ferryhill, DL17 0LS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Mill Cottages 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.

2 Mill Cottages has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£134,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 71.7% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (1998)

£56,500

Growth on file: 71.7% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

6 January 1998Most recent
£56,500
+126.0%over 1 year
4 July 1996
£25,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in DL17 0LS: £68,500 (2024–2000).

Nearby sales in DL17 0LS

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On the street

Versus the street

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 2 Mill Cottages runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£681

Street avg £840

Below

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 124 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

6.0 t/year

Street avg 11.9 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 Ferryhill district page.

Full Ferryhill report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Mill Cottage — bus stop.

Closest school

1.4 km

Chilton Academy. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DL17 0LS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL17 0LS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.0dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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