What kind of home is Mainsforth House, DL17 9AA?

Mainsforth House, DL17 9AA is a detached house.

When did Mainsforth House, DL17 9AA last change hands?

Mainsforth House, DL17 9AA last sold for £499,999 in March 2011, around 15 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does Mainsforth House, DL17 9AA have?

The current EPC rating for Mainsforth House, DL17 9AA is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in January 2016. It has improved from a G recorded in September 2010 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Mainsforth House, DL17 9AA?

Mainsforth House, DL17 9AA has a recorded floor area of 433 m² (4,661 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Mainsforth House, DL17 9AA use?

The latest EPC at Mainsforth House, DL17 9AA records anthracite as the main heating fuel. Solar water heating is recorded against the property. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for Mainsforth House, DL17 9AA?

Mainsforth House, DL17 9AA has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in November 2015 under ref. DM/15/02167/FPA. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for Mainsforth House, DL17 9AA?

Mainsforth House, DL17 9AA is in council tax band D.

Which area is Mainsforth House, DL17 9AA in?

Mainsforth House, DL17 9AA sits in Mainsforth, Ferryhill, Ferryhill. It falls within the DL17 postcode district.

What is crime like near Mainsforth House, DL17 9AA?

Police records around Mainsforth House, DL17 9AA 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.

What schools are near Mainsforth House, DL17 9AA?

The closest primary school to Mainsforth House, DL17 9AA is Ferryhill Station Primary School (1.2km), one of 5 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near Mainsforth House, DL17 9AA?

The closest bus stop to Mainsforth House, DL17 9AA is Village, 157m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Mainsforth House, Mainsforth, Ferryhill, DL17 9AA

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

433 m²

4661 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Mainsforth House

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

Mainsforth House is a detached house in Mainsforth, Ferryhill, Ferryhill (DL17 9AA). It has a recorded floor area of 433 m² (around 4661 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2016) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in September 2010 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). Main heating runs on anthracite. The latest certificate is from January 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Untraded for 15 years, with the last transfer in March 2011. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £733,000 is 46.6% above the 2011 sale price.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

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

Mainsforth House'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 14 Jan 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 5)

Jan 2016

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

—

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

37.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2015from Sept 2010

EPC improved fromG12toF38

Main Fuel

OilSolid Fuel

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionSolar

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SingleMostly Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

6%57%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar HW

Solar water heating installed

Dec 2015from Nov 2015

EPC improved fromF38toE44

Main Fuel

Solid FuelGas

Switched from solid fuel to cleaner energy source

Hot Water

GoodVery Good

Hot water efficiency improved

Jan 2016from Dec 2015

EPC improved fromE44toD55

Main Fuel

GasSolid Fuel

Fuel source changed

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Mainsforth House, Mainsforth, Ferryhill, DL17 9AA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Mainsforth House has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

Nov 2018
Tree WorksTrees
In report
Trimming of 4no. branches of Ash tree up to the common boundary with 'Home Farm'
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
DM/18/03016/TCA
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Nov 2015
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Erection of single storey rear extension to replace existing connecting corridor
Documents
20 docs on file
Reference
DM/15/02167/FPA
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What's in Mainsforth House, Mainsforth, Ferryhill, DL17 9AA's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Mainsforth House valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£733,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2011)

£499,999

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

25 March 2011Most recent
£499,999

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL17 9AA: £265,000 (2024–2020).

Nearby sales in DL17 9AA

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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

0.2 km

Village — bus stop.

Closest school

1.2 km

Ferryhill Station Primary School. 5 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DL17 9AA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL17 9AA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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