What kind of home is 12 Howard Close, DL17 9LF?

12 Howard Close, DL17 9LF is a mid-terrace house.

When did 12 Howard Close, DL17 9LF last change hands?

12 Howard Close, DL17 9LF last sold for £55,000 in June 2018, around 8 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £69,995 in September 2010. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 12 Howard Close, DL17 9LF?

Across 3 sales between September 2010 and June 2018, 12 Howard Close, DL17 9LF fell from £69,995 to £55,000, a change of £14,995. That works out to roughly -3.1% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 12 Howard Close, DL17 9LF?

The current EPC rating for 12 Howard Close, DL17 9LF is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in March 2010. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 Howard Close, DL17 9LF?

12 Howard Close, DL17 9LF has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (660 sq ft). That makes it about 38% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DL17 9LF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 Howard Close, DL17 9LF use?

The latest EPC at 12 Howard Close, DL17 9LF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 12 Howard Close, DL17 9LF?

12 Howard Close, DL17 9LF 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 12 Howard Close, DL17 9LF in?

12 Howard Close, DL17 9LF sits in West Cornforth, Ferryhill, Ferryhill. It falls within the DL17 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 12 Howard Close, DL17 9LF?

Police records around 12 Howard Close, DL17 9LF 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 12 Howard Close, DL17 9LF?

The closest primary school to 12 Howard Close, DL17 9LF is West Cornforth Primary School (255m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 12 Howard Close, DL17 9LF?

The closest bus stop to 12 Howard Close, DL17 9LF is Market Place, 293m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Howard Close, West Cornforth, Ferryhill, DL17 9LF

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor area

61 m²

660 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band A

Overview

About 12 Howard Close

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

12 Howard Close is a mid-terrace house in West Cornforth, Ferryhill, Ferryhill (DL17 9LF). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 660 sq ft) and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2010) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. The latest certificate is from March 2010, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2010–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at -3.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £111,000 sits 101.8% above the 2018 sale of £55,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£83/sq ft) was about 30.6% below the postcode norm. At 61 m² it sits well below the postcode median (99 m² across 32 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Last sale on file: £55,000 in June 2018.

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Valuation

against the asking price

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.

12 Howard Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 19 Mar 2020

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

—

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Howard Close, West Cornforth, Ferryhill, DL17 9LF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Howard Close has no planning applications on record.

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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 12 Howard Close was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£111,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -3.1% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£55,000

Growth on file: -3.1% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

11 June 2018Most recent
£55,000
-21.4%
21 February 2018
£70,000
28 September 2010
£69,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL17 9LF: £118,000 (2025–2021).

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On the street

Versus other Howard Close homes

Four headline reads against 32 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

12 Howard Close is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£897

Street avg £1,330

Strongly below

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 97 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

8 years

Street avg 11 years

Below

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

0.3 km

Market Place — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

West Cornforth Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL17 9LF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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