What type of property is 7 Ash Terrace, DL17 9NL?

7 Ash Terrace, DL17 9NL is a semi-detached house.

When did 7 Ash Terrace, DL17 9NL last change hands?

7 Ash Terrace, DL17 9NL last sold for £104,499 in January 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 6 sales on record going back to £6,000 in February 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 7 Ash Terrace, DL17 9NL appreciated in value?

Across 6 sales between February 1995 and January 2025, 7 Ash Terrace, DL17 9NL rose from £6,000 to £104,499, a change of £98,499. That works out to roughly +10% per year compounded over 30 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 7 Ash Terrace, DL17 9NL have?

The current EPC rating for 7 Ash Terrace, DL17 9NL is E with a score of 48 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Ash Terrace, DL17 9NL?

7 Ash Terrace, DL17 9NL has a recorded floor area of 23 m² (248 sq ft). That makes it about 57% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DL17 9NL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Ash Terrace, DL17 9NL heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Ash Terrace, DL17 9NL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 7 Ash Terrace, DL17 9NL?

7 Ash Terrace, DL17 9NL 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 7 Ash Terrace, DL17 9NL located?

7 Ash Terrace, DL17 9NL sits in West Cornforth, Ferryhill, Ferryhill. It falls within the DL17 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 7 Ash Terrace, DL17 9NL?

Police records around 7 Ash Terrace, DL17 9NL 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 7 Ash Terrace, DL17 9NL?

The closest primary school to 7 Ash Terrace, DL17 9NL is West Cornforth Primary School (480m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 7 Ash Terrace, DL17 9NL?

The closest bus stop to 7 Ash Terrace, DL17 9NL is Laburnum Road, 64m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Ash Terrace, West Cornforth, Ferryhill, DL17 9NL

6 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

23 m²

248 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 48

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 7 Ash Terrace

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

7 Ash Terrace is a semi-detached house in West Cornforth, Ferryhill, Ferryhill (DL17 9NL). It has a recorded floor area of 23 m² (around 248 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows an E (score 48), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since February 2014. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 3-band jump.

At 23 m² it sits well below the postcode median (52 m² across 23 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. It changed hands recently, sold January 2025 for £104,499. Across 1995–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 10% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£422/sq ft) was about 452.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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Valuation

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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.

7 Ash Terrace sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2024

EPC Rating

E48

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from Feb 2014

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

56%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Ash Terrace, West Cornforth, Ferryhill, DL17 9NL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Ash Terrace 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.

7 Ash Terrace has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£112,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.0% per year over 30 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£104,499

Growth on file: 10.0% per year over 30 years.

Sales timeline

2 January 2025Most recent
£104,499
+49.3%
29 October 2024
£70,000
+16.7%over 6 years
19 January 2018
£60,000
+93.5%over 13 years
11 March 2004
£31,000
+9.3%over 5 years
30 October 1998
£28,350
+372.5%over 3 years
6 February 1995
£6,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL17 9NL: £98,000 (2024–2024).

Nearby sales in DL17 9NL

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On the street

Versus other Ash Terrace homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 7 Ash Terrace stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,543

Street avg £1,084

Strongly above

Floor Area

23 m²

Street avg 68 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

On par

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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

Laburnum Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

West Cornforth Primary School. 5 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL17 9NL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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