What type of property is 15 Howard Close, DL17 9LF?

15 Howard Close, DL17 9LF is a semi-detached house.

When did 15 Howard Close, DL17 9LF last change hands?

15 Howard Close, DL17 9LF last sold for £90,000 in February 2017, around 9 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 15 Howard Close, DL17 9LF?

The current EPC rating for 15 Howard Close, DL17 9LF is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in November 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 15 Howard Close, DL17 9LF?

15 Howard Close, DL17 9LF has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (1,075 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 15 Howard Close, DL17 9LF heated?

The latest EPC at 15 Howard Close, DL17 9LF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 15 Howard Close, DL17 9LF?

15 Howard Close, DL17 9LF is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 15 Howard Close, DL17 9LF located?

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

What is crime like near 15 Howard Close, DL17 9LF?

Police records around 15 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.

Which schools serve 15 Howard Close, DL17 9LF?

The closest primary school to 15 Howard Close, DL17 9LF is West Cornforth Primary School (255m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 15 Howard Close, DL17 9LF?

The closest bus stop to 15 Howard Close, DL17 9LF is Market Place, 293m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor area

100 m²

1075 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band B

Overview

About 15 Howard Close

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

15 Howard Close is a semi-detached house in West Cornforth, Ferryhill, Ferryhill (DL17 9LF). It has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (around 1075 sq ft) and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2010) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). The latest certificate is from November 2010, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £139,000 sits 54.4% above the 2017 sale of £90,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£84/sq ft) was about 28.7% below the postcode norm. Last sold in February 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years.

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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.

15 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 13 Nov 2020

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

—

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Howard Close, West Cornforth, Ferryhill, DL17 9LF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 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.

Current estimate

£139,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2017)

£90,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

6 February 2017Most recent
£90,000

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

Nearby sales in DL17 9LF

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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.

15 Howard Close is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£901

Street avg £1,330

Strongly below

Floor Area

100 m²

Street avg 96 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Above

Years Held

9 years

Street avg 11 years

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

0.3 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

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