What type of property is 3 Beech Villas, DL17 9PJ?

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

How energy efficient is 3 Beech Villas, DL17 9PJ?

The current EPC rating for 3 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.

What is the floor area of 3 Beech Villas, DL17 9PJ?

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

How is 3 Beech Villas, DL17 9PJ heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Beech Villas, DL17 9PJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Beech Villas, DL17 9PJ?

3 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.

Where is 3 Beech Villas, DL17 9PJ located?

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

What is crime like near 3 Beech Villas, DL17 9PJ?

Police records around 3 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.

Which schools serve 3 Beech Villas, DL17 9PJ?

The closest primary school to 3 Beech Villas, DL17 9PJ is West Cornforth Primary School (293m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 3 Beech Villas, DL17 9PJ?

The closest bus stop to 3 Beech Villas, DL17 9PJ is Laburnum Road, 129m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 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 3 Beech Villas

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

3 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).

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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 fromB84toC79

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 3 Beech Villas, West Cornforth, Ferryhill, DL17 9PJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 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.

3 Beech Villas has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£138,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 1 sales in DL17 9PJ: £135,000 (2025–2025).

Nearby sales in DL17 9PJ

2 Beech Villas, West Cornforth, Ferryhill, DL17 9PJ
Sold Feb 2025
£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, 3 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

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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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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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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