20 Bishops Close, Durham, DH1 2BU is a leasehold flat built in 2007 onwards. The property offers approximately 635 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £116,595 , which equates to approximately £184 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Sep 2016 for £93,500. Since then, the value has increased by £23,095, representing a 24.7% increase, or approximately 2.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £116,595 is:

  • 36.8% lower than the average property price on Bishops Close
  • 31.4% lower than the average in the DH1 2BU postcode area
  • and 53.8% lower than the average price for Durham as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 16 January 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2007 onwards
Interior Size
635 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£116,595
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£184
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

20 Bishops Close, Durham, County Durham, DH1 2BU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 16 Jan 2019.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 22 Oct 2008, when the property was rated B. The current rating of C reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 4.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from sap05:main-heating to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from n/a to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from sap05:hot-water to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from n/a to very good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from sap05:roof to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from n/a to very good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from sap05:walls to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from n/a to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from sap05:windows to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from sap05:lighting to low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from n/a to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Very Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to DH1 2BU

19 th / 19
Price Rank
31% lower than average
13 th / 19
Size Rank
28% smaller than average
15 th / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% lower than average

Compared to other properties in DH1 2BU , this flat's estimated value ranks 19th out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 15th out of 19 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 13th out of 19 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£116,595
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+25 %
7 Sep 2016
£93,500
Leasehold
-11 %
16 Jul 2009
£105,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

15 Bishops Close, Durham, DH1 2BU
rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £109,950
sale date: 11 Apr 2025
11 Bishops Close, Durham, DH1 2BU
rooms: 3
size: 553 sq ft
sale price: £110,000
sale date: 7 Jun 2021
14 Bishops Close, Durham, DH1 2BU
rooms: 3
size: 569 sq ft
sale price: £95,000
sale date: 6 May 2021
17 Bishops Close, Durham, DH1 2BU
rooms: 3
size: 613 sq ft
sale price: £90,000
sale date: 23 Apr 2018
19 Bishops Close, Durham, DH1 2BU
rooms: 2
size: 623 sq ft
sale price: £88,500
sale date: 1 Feb 2012

Data Sources

The property at 20 Bishops Close, Durham, DH1 2BU appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 7 Sep 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 16 Jan 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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