What kind of home is 2 Beech Villas, DL17 9PJ?

2 Beech Villas, DL17 9PJ is a mid-terrace house.

When did 2 Beech Villas, DL17 9PJ last change hands?

2 Beech Villas, DL17 9PJ last sold for £135,000 in February 2025, around 1 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Beech Villas, DL17 9PJ have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Beech Villas, DL17 9PJ is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in January 2023. It has dropped from a B recorded in December 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Beech Villas, DL17 9PJ?

2 Beech Villas, DL17 9PJ has a recorded floor area of 122 m² (1,313 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Beech Villas, DL17 9PJ use?

The latest EPC at 2 Beech Villas, DL17 9PJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Beech Villas, DL17 9PJ?

2 Beech Villas, DL17 9PJ 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 2 Beech Villas, DL17 9PJ in?

2 Beech Villas, DL17 9PJ sits in West Cornforth, Ferryhill, Ferryhill. It falls within the DL17 postcode district.

Is 2 Beech Villas, DL17 9PJ in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Beech Villas, DL17 9PJ 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 2 Beech Villas, DL17 9PJ?

The closest primary school to 2 Beech Villas, DL17 9PJ is West Cornforth Primary School (293m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 2 Beech Villas, DL17 9PJ?

The closest bus stop to 2 Beech Villas, DL17 9PJ is Laburnum Road, 129m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Beech Villas, West Cornforth, Ferryhill, DL17 9PJ

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

122 m²

1313 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 Beech Villas

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

2 Beech Villas is a mid-terrace house in West Cornforth, Ferryhill, Ferryhill (DL17 9PJ). It has a recorded floor area of 122 m² (around 1313 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2023) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (December 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while 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).

Most recent transfer was February 2025 at £135,000 — fresh data. Today's modelled estimate of £152,000 is 12.6% above the 2025 sale price.

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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 2023

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2023from Dec 2010

EPC improved fromB83toC79

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

12%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Beech Villas, West Cornforth, Ferryhill, DL17 9PJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Beech Villas 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.

Current estimate

£152,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£135,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

28 February 2025Most recent
£135,000

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On the street

Versus the street

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 2 Beech Villas stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

79 (C)

Street avg 78 (C)

On par

Floor Area

122 m²

Street avg 122 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

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.

Full Ferryhill report

Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Laburnum Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

West Cornforth Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL17 9PJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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