What kind of home is 1a, Hawthorn Terrace, DL17 9AX?

1a, Hawthorn Terrace, DL17 9AX is an end-of-terrace house.

When did 1a, Hawthorn Terrace, DL17 9AX last change hands?

1a, Hawthorn Terrace, DL17 9AX last sold for £45,000 in July 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £33,500 in May 1996, so prices have been rising over 24 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1a, Hawthorn Terrace, DL17 9AX changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 1996 and July 2020, 1a, Hawthorn Terrace, DL17 9AX rose from £33,500 to £45,000, a change of £11,500. That works out to roughly +1.2% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1a, Hawthorn Terrace, DL17 9AX?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Hawthorn Terrace, DL17 9AX is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in October 2017. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2015. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1a, Hawthorn Terrace, DL17 9AX?

1a, Hawthorn Terrace, DL17 9AX has a recorded floor area of 39 m² (420 sq ft). That makes it about 54% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DL17 9AX. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1a, Hawthorn Terrace, DL17 9AX use?

The latest EPC at 1a, Hawthorn Terrace, DL17 9AX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1a, Hawthorn Terrace, DL17 9AX?

1a, Hawthorn Terrace, DL17 9AX 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.

Which area is 1a, Hawthorn Terrace, DL17 9AX in?

1a, Hawthorn Terrace, DL17 9AX sits in Bishop Middleham, Ferryhill, Ferryhill. It falls within the DL17 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1a, Hawthorn Terrace, DL17 9AX?

Police records around 1a, Hawthorn Terrace, DL17 9AX 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 1a, Hawthorn Terrace, DL17 9AX?

The closest primary school to 1a, Hawthorn Terrace, DL17 9AX is St Michael's Church of England Primary School (377m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 1a, Hawthorn Terrace, DL17 9AX?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Hawthorn Terrace, DL17 9AX is Stoneybeck, 25m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

Property type

End terrace

Floor 1st

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

39 m²

420 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1a

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

1a is an end-of-terrace house in Bishop Middleham, Ferryhill, Ferryhill (DL17 9AX). It has a recorded floor area of 39 m² (around 420 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. At 39 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (39–128 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (October 2017) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in January 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since.

Across 1996–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £124,000 sits 175.6% above the 2020 sale of £45,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£107/sq ft) was about 48.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 39 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.

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Valuation

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2017

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2017from Jan 2015

EPC improved fromD63toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Hawthorn Terrace, Bishop Middleham, Ferryhill, DL17 9AX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a 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.

1a's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1996).

Current estimate

£124,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.2% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£45,000

Growth on file: 1.2% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

6 July 2020Most recent
£45,000
+34.3%over 24 years
12 May 1996
£33,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL17 9AX: £95,000 (2025–2020).

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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

0.0 km

Stoneybeck — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 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 9AX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL17 9AX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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