What type of property is 1 Poplar Terrace, DL17 9ES?

1 Poplar Terrace, DL17 9ES is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What did 1 Poplar Terrace, DL17 9ES sell for?

1 Poplar Terrace, DL17 9ES last sold for £26,500 in June 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £32,000 in March 2011, so prices have been falling over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Poplar Terrace, DL17 9ES appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 2011 and June 2013, 1 Poplar Terrace, DL17 9ES fell from £32,000 to £26,500, a change of £5,500. That works out to roughly -8% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Poplar Terrace, DL17 9ES?

The current EPC rating for 1 Poplar Terrace, DL17 9ES is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in March 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in June 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Poplar Terrace, DL17 9ES?

1 Poplar Terrace, DL17 9ES has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Poplar Terrace, DL17 9ES heated?

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

What council tax band is 1 Poplar Terrace, DL17 9ES?

1 Poplar Terrace, DL17 9ES 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 1 Poplar Terrace, DL17 9ES located?

1 Poplar Terrace, DL17 9ES sits in West Cornforth, Ferryhill, Ferryhill. It falls within the DL17 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Poplar Terrace, DL17 9ES?

Police records around 1 Poplar Terrace, DL17 9ES 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 1 Poplar Terrace, DL17 9ES?

The closest primary school to 1 Poplar Terrace, DL17 9ES is West Cornforth Primary School (363m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 1 Poplar Terrace, DL17 9ES?

The closest bus stop to 1 Poplar Terrace, DL17 9ES is Villas, 146m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Poplar Terrace, West Cornforth, Ferryhill, DL17 9ES

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Poplar Terrace

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

1 Poplar Terrace is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in West Cornforth, Ferryhill, Ferryhill (DL17 9ES). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in June 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.

Across 2011–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at -8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £111,000 sits 318.9% above the 2013 sale of £26,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£31/sq ft) was about 44.7% below the postcode norm. On the market in June 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

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Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

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 3)

Mar 2022

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2016from Jun 2010

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

45%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2022from Dec 2016

EPC improved fromE52toD67

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Poplar Terrace, West Cornforth, Ferryhill, DL17 9ES, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Poplar Terrace 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.

1 Poplar Terrace's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2011).

Current estimate

£111,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -8.0% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£26,500

Growth on file: -8.0% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

20 June 2013Most recent
£26,500
-17.2%over 2 years
14 March 2011
£32,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL17 9ES: £42,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in DL17 9ES

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On the street

Versus other Poplar Terrace homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Poplar Terrace is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£331

Street avg £846

Strongly below

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 81 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 3.9 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

Villas — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

West Cornforth Primary School. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL17 9ES

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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