What type of property is 8 Elm Road, DL17 9PG?

8 Elm Road, DL17 9PG is a semi-detached house.

What did 8 Elm Road, DL17 9PG sell for?

8 Elm Road, DL17 9PG last sold for £45,000 in August 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £48,000 in August 2004, so prices have been falling over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Elm Road, DL17 9PG changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 2004 and August 2019, 8 Elm Road, DL17 9PG fell from £48,000 to £45,000, a change of £3,000. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Elm Road, DL17 9PG?

The current EPC rating for 8 Elm Road, DL17 9PG is E with a score of 51 out of 100, lodged in June 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Elm Road, DL17 9PG?

8 Elm Road, DL17 9PG has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Elm Road, DL17 9PG heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Elm Road, DL17 9PG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Elm Road, DL17 9PG?

8 Elm Road, DL17 9PG 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 8 Elm Road, DL17 9PG located?

8 Elm Road, DL17 9PG sits in West Cornforth, Ferryhill, Ferryhill. It falls within the DL17 postcode district.

What is crime like near 8 Elm Road, DL17 9PG?

Police records around 8 Elm Road, DL17 9PG 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 8 Elm Road, DL17 9PG?

The closest primary school to 8 Elm Road, DL17 9PG is West Cornforth Primary School (242m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 8 Elm Road, DL17 9PG?

The closest bus stop to 8 Elm Road, DL17 9PG is Middleham Road, 116m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Elm Road, West Cornforth, Ferryhill, DL17 9PG

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 51

Council tax

Band A

Overview

About 8 Elm Road

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

8 Elm Road is a semi-detached house in West Cornforth, Ferryhill, Ferryhill (DL17 9PG). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2019) shows an E (score 51), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 3 certificates since September 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 80), a 2-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £112,000 sits 148.9% above the 2019 sale of £45,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£54/sq ft) was about 22.7% below the postcode norm. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 83% of similar EPCs). Most recent transfer: August 2019 at £45,000.

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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 3)

Jun 2019

EPC Rating

E51

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.9 t/year

Occupancy

—

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2010from Sept 2009

EPC improved fromE49toD58

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

73%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2019from Nov 2010

EPC improved fromD58toE51

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Elm Road, West Cornforth, Ferryhill, DL17 9PG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Elm Road 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.

8 Elm Road's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£112,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.4% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£45,000

Growth on file: -0.4% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

14 August 2019Most recent
£45,000
-6.3%over 14 years
26 August 2004
£48,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL17 9PG: £72,000 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in DL17 9PG

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On the street

Versus other Elm Road homes

Four headline reads against 29 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 8 Elm Road runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£584

Street avg £703

Below

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 77 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.9 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly below

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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2 bed

£110k

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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.

Full Ferryhill report

Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Middleham Road — 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 9PG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL17 9PG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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