14 Bessemer Street, Ferryhill, DL17 8NJ
About 14 Bessemer Street
14 Bessemer Street is a mid-terrace house in Ferryhill (DL17 8NJ). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2022) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in May 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).
It hasn't traded since September 2001, a hold of 25 years that's notably long for the area. Across 2000–2001, sale prices on this property compounded at 85.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £115,000 sits 513.3% above the 2001 sale of £18,750. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£26/sq ft) was about 40.9% below the postcode norm.
Know exactly what you're buying at 14 Bessemer Street
Before you offer, see what the listing won't tell you, the true value, the red flags and the full history.
Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
14 Bessemer Street has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
1applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 14 Bessemer Street
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Larger development activity nearby
- Recent ownership pattern worth a look
30-day money-back guarantee
Sales history & valuation
14 Bessemer Street's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (2000).
£115,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 85.4% per year over 1 year.
£18,750
Growth on file: 85.4% per year over 1 year.
Sales timeline
4 September 2001Most recent
£18,750
+87.5%over 1 year28 August 2000
£10,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in DL17 8NJ: £39,999 (2025–2024).
Nearby sales in DL17 8NJ
Everything we know about 14 Bessemer Street, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Larger development activity nearby
- Recent ownership pattern worth a look
Versus other Bessemer Street homes
On years held, 14 Bessemer Street stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£276
Street avg £611
Floor Area
68 m²
Street avg 68 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.5 t/year
Street avg 3.2 t/year
Similar properties nearby
The neighbourhood at a glance
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
Dean Bank Hackworth St — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School. 10 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
47.2dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.5dB