1 Hawthorn Terrace, Bishop Middleham, Ferryhill, DL17 9AX

1 Hawthorn Terrace is an end-of-terrace house in Bishop Middleham, Ferryhill, Ferryhill (DL17 9AX). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 58 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 11 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 39–128 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (71 versus a worst of 46). The latest certificate (May 2020) shows a C (score 71). Earlier certificates rated it B (July 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

Across 2007–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at -2.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £112,000 sits 148.9% above the 2020 sale of £45,000. At 58 m² it sits well below the postcode median (87 m² across 10 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs). Last sale on file: £45,000 in July 2020.