What kind of home is 16 Howard Close, DL17 9LF?

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

What was the last sold price for 16 Howard Close, DL17 9LF?

16 Howard Close, DL17 9LF last sold for £105,000 in March 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £95,000 in August 2011, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 16 Howard Close, DL17 9LF appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between August 2011 and March 2020, 16 Howard Close, DL17 9LF rose from £95,000 to £105,000, a change of £10,000. That works out to roughly +1.2% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 16 Howard Close, DL17 9LF have?

The current EPC rating for 16 Howard Close, DL17 9LF is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in January 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 16 Howard Close, DL17 9LF?

16 Howard Close, DL17 9LF has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft). That makes it about 17% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DL17 9LF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 16 Howard Close, DL17 9LF use?

The latest EPC at 16 Howard Close, DL17 9LF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 16 Howard Close, DL17 9LF?

16 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.

Which area is 16 Howard Close, DL17 9LF in?

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

How safe is the area around 16 Howard Close, DL17 9LF?

Police records around 16 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 16 Howard Close, DL17 9LF?

The closest primary school to 16 Howard Close, DL17 9LF is West Cornforth Primary School (255m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 16 Howard Close, DL17 9LF?

The closest bus stop to 16 Howard Close, DL17 9LF is Market Place, 293m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 16 Howard Close

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

16 Howard Close is a semi-detached house in West Cornforth, Ferryhill, Ferryhill (DL17 9LF). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2019) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since November 2010. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

At 83 m² it's 16% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (99 m² median across 32 EPCs). Across 2011–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £132,000 is 25.7% above the 2020 sale price. Most recent transfer: March 2020 at £105,000.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2019

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2019from Nov 2010

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Howard Close, West Cornforth, Ferryhill, DL17 9LF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Howard Close 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£132,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.2% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£105,000

Growth on file: 1.2% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

17 March 2020Most recent
£105,000
+10.5%over 8 years
18 August 2011
£95,000

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.

EPC Rating for 16 Howard Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,265

Street avg £1,318

On par

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 96 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

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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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FAQ

Common questions

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