What type of property is 5 Oswald Close, DL17 9LX?

5 Oswald Close, DL17 9LX is a semi-detached house.

What did 5 Oswald Close, DL17 9LX sell for?

5 Oswald Close, DL17 9LX last sold for £48,000 in August 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £16,100 in May 2002, so prices have been rising over 22 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Oswald Close, DL17 9LX changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 2002 and August 2024, 5 Oswald Close, DL17 9LX rose from £16,100 to £48,000, a change of £31,900. That works out to roughly +5% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Oswald Close, DL17 9LX?

The current EPC rating for 5 Oswald Close, DL17 9LX is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in August 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Oswald Close, DL17 9LX?

5 Oswald Close, DL17 9LX has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (581 sq ft). That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in DL17 9LX. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Oswald Close, DL17 9LX heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Oswald Close, DL17 9LX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Oswald Close, DL17 9LX?

5 Oswald Close, DL17 9LX 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 5 Oswald Close, DL17 9LX located?

5 Oswald Close, DL17 9LX sits in West Cornforth, Ferryhill, Ferryhill. It falls within the DL17 postcode district.

Is 5 Oswald Close, DL17 9LX in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Oswald Close, DL17 9LX 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 5 Oswald Close, DL17 9LX?

The closest primary school to 5 Oswald Close, DL17 9LX is West Cornforth Primary School (172m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 5 Oswald Close, DL17 9LX?

The closest bus stop to 5 Oswald Close, DL17 9LX is Balaclava, 176m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Oswald Close, West Cornforth, Ferryhill, DL17 9LX

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

54 m²

581 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 Oswald Close

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

5 Oswald Close is a semi-detached house in West Cornforth, Ferryhill, Ferryhill (DL17 9LX). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2020) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since December 2008. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

Across 2002–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £120,000 sits 150% above the 2024 sale of £48,000. Most recent transfer: August 2024 at £48,000.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2020

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2020from Dec 2008

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

66%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Oswald Close, West Cornforth, Ferryhill, DL17 9LX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Oswald 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.

5 Oswald Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2002.

Current estimate

£120,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£48,000

Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

8 August 2024Most recent
£48,000
+198.1%over 22 years
2 May 2002
£16,100

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL17 9LX: £68,000 (2021–2015).

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On the street

Versus other Oswald Close homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 5 Oswald Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£889

Street avg £26,851

Above

Floor Area

54 m²

Street avg 61 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.2 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

0.2 km

Balaclava — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 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 9LX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL17 9LX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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