What type of property is 19 Chester Crescent, DL17 9PD?

19 Chester Crescent, DL17 9PD is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 19 Chester Crescent, DL17 9PD sell for?

19 Chester Crescent, DL17 9PD last sold for £36,000 in June 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £25,000 in May 2015. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 19 Chester Crescent, DL17 9PD?

The current EPC rating for 19 Chester Crescent, DL17 9PD is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in August 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 19 Chester Crescent, DL17 9PD?

19 Chester Crescent, DL17 9PD has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (678 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 19 Chester Crescent, DL17 9PD heated?

The latest EPC at 19 Chester Crescent, DL17 9PD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 19 Chester Crescent, DL17 9PD?

19 Chester Crescent, DL17 9PD 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 19 Chester Crescent, DL17 9PD located?

19 Chester Crescent, DL17 9PD sits in West Cornforth, Ferryhill, Ferryhill. It falls within the DL17 postcode district.

What is crime like near 19 Chester Crescent, DL17 9PD?

Police records around 19 Chester Crescent, DL17 9PD 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 19 Chester Crescent, DL17 9PD?

The closest primary school to 19 Chester Crescent, DL17 9PD is West Cornforth Primary School (513m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 19 Chester Crescent, DL17 9PD?

The closest bus stop to 19 Chester Crescent, DL17 9PD is Lichfield Road, 68m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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19 Chester Crescent, West Cornforth, Ferryhill, DL17 9PD

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

63 m²

678 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 19 Chester Crescent

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

19 Chester Crescent is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in West Cornforth, Ferryhill, Ferryhill (DL17 9PD). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since March 2013. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

Across 2015–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 44% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £107,000 sits 197.2% above the 2015 sale of £36,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£53/sq ft) was about 44.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in June 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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 3)

Aug 2024

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2014from Mar 2013

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

71%25%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Aug 2024from May 2014

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 19 Chester Crescent, West Cornforth, Ferryhill, DL17 9PD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

19 Chester Crescent has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

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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.

19 Chester Crescent's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (2015).

Current estimate

£107,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 44.0% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2015)

£36,000

Growth on file: 44.0% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

23 June 2015Most recent
£36,000
+44.0%
21 May 2015
£25,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL17 9PD: £32,000 (2019–2014).

Nearby sales in DL17 9PD

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On the street

Versus other Chester Crescent homes

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

EPC Rating for 19 Chester Crescent lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£571

Street avg £485

On par

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 65 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Below

Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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3 bed1 bath

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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

Lichfield Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 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 9PD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL17 9PD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 19 Chester Crescent, West Cornforth, Ferryhill, DL17 9PD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.