What kind of home is 1a, Poplar Terrace, DL17 9ES?

1a, Poplar Terrace, DL17 9ES is a 5-bedroom end-of-terrace house, which has been extended.

What was the last sold price for 1a, Poplar Terrace, DL17 9ES?

1a, Poplar Terrace, DL17 9ES last sold for £154,000 in December 2014, around 11 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £120,000 in January 2007. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1a, Poplar Terrace, DL17 9ES?

Across 3 sales between January 2007 and December 2014, 1a, Poplar Terrace, DL17 9ES rose from £120,000 to £154,000, a change of £34,000. That works out to roughly +3.2% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1a, Poplar Terrace, DL17 9ES have?

The current EPC rating for 1a, 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.

How big is 1a, Poplar Terrace, DL17 9ES?

1a, Poplar Terrace, DL17 9ES has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft), around 16 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1a, Poplar Terrace, DL17 9ES use?

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

What planning history does 1a, Poplar Terrace, DL17 9ES have?

1a, Poplar Terrace, DL17 9ES has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in January 2005. Source: PlanIt planning register.

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

1a, Poplar Terrace, DL17 9ES is in council tax band D.

Which area is 1a, Poplar Terrace, DL17 9ES in?

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

Is 1a, Poplar Terrace, DL17 9ES in a safe area?

Police records around 1a, 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.

What schools are near 1a, Poplar Terrace, DL17 9ES?

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

What transport links are near 1a, Poplar Terrace, DL17 9ES?

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

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

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a five-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 D. 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. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Across 2007–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £217,000 is 40.9% above the 2014 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£179/sq ft) was about 319% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 11 years since the last transfer (December 2014). 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2005.

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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

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road

Building

Previously extendedYes

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 1a, Poplar Terrace, West Cornforth, Ferryhill, DL17 9ES, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jan 2005
New BuildFull
In report
ERECTION OF 1NO. DWELLINGHOUSE
Reference
7/2004/0762/DM
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What's in 1a, Poplar Terrace, West Cornforth, Ferryhill, DL17 9ES'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.

Latest sale on 1a was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£217,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.2% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£154,000

Growth on file: 3.2% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

8 December 2014Most recent
£154,000
+6.2%over 3 years
11 August 2011
£145,000
+20.8%over 4 years
12 January 2007
£120,000

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.

Price per m² for 1a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,925

Street avg £618

Strongly above

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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Common questions

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