What type of property is 15 Bank Top, DL17 9AW?

15 Bank Top, DL17 9AW is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 15 Bank Top, DL17 9AW sell for?

15 Bank Top, DL17 9AW last sold for £124,950 in November 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £29,000 in April 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 15 Bank Top, DL17 9AW changed over time?

Across 4 sales between April 1997 and November 2024, 15 Bank Top, DL17 9AW rose from £29,000 to £124,950, a change of £95,950. That works out to roughly +5.4% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 15 Bank Top, DL17 9AW?

The current EPC rating for 15 Bank Top, DL17 9AW is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 15 Bank Top, DL17 9AW?

15 Bank Top, DL17 9AW has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft), around 44 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 15 Bank Top, DL17 9AW heated?

The latest EPC at 15 Bank Top, DL17 9AW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 15 Bank Top, DL17 9AW?

15 Bank Top, DL17 9AW 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.

Where is 15 Bank Top, DL17 9AW located?

15 Bank Top, DL17 9AW sits in Bishop Middleham, Ferryhill, Ferryhill. It falls within the DL17 postcode district.

Is 15 Bank Top, DL17 9AW in a safe area?

Police records around 15 Bank Top, DL17 9AW 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 15 Bank Top, DL17 9AW?

The closest primary school to 15 Bank Top, DL17 9AW is St Michael's Church of England Primary School (170m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 15 Bank Top, DL17 9AW?

The closest bus stop to 15 Bank Top, DL17 9AW is Front Street, 95m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 Bank Top, Bishop Middleham, Ferryhill, DL17 9AW

4 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 15 Bank Top

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

15 Bank Top is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Bishop Middleham, Ferryhill, Ferryhill (DL17 9AW). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

Across 1997–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. Last sale on file: £124,950 in November 2024.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2

Outside

Private gardenRear
DrivewayYes

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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)

May 2023

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2023from Feb 2011

Low Energy Lighting

80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Bank Top, Bishop Middleham, Ferryhill, DL17 9AW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Bank Top has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

15 Bank Top has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£131,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£124,950

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

15 November 2024Most recent
£124,950
+19.0%over 12 years
21 May 2012
£105,000
-33.5%over 6 years
7 May 2006
£158,000
+444.8%over 9 years
24 April 1997
£29,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL17 9AW: £142,000 (2022–2018).

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On the street

Versus other Bank Top homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 15 Bank Top runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,436

Street avg £1,490

Below

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 105 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.4 t/year

Street avg 5.3 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.

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Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Front Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Michael's Church of England Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL17 9AW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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