3 Highfields, Tow Law, Bishop Auckland, DL13 4BA is a freehold detached property built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 915 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £198,651 , which equates to approximately £217 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Jan 2007 for £156,995. Since then, the value has increased by £41,656, representing a 26.5% increase, or approximately 1.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £198,651 is:

  • 11.3% higher than the average property price on Highfields
  • 30.4% higher than the average in the DL13 4BA postcode area
  • and 28.7% higher than the average price for Bishop Auckland as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 19 April 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
915 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£198,651
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£217
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

3 Highfields, Tow Law, Bishop Auckland, Wear Valley, Durham, DL13 4BA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 25 Apr 2013.

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 19 Apr 2013. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 1.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 36% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from average to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to DL13 4BA

13 th / 44
Price Rank
30% higher than average
13 th / 41
Size Rank
16% bigger than average
9 th / 41
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% higher than average

Compared to other properties in DL13 4BA , this house's estimated value ranks 13th out of 44. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 41 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 13th out of 41 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£198,651
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+27 %
12 Jan 2007
£156,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £145,000
sale date: 16 Aug 2023
rooms: 5
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £115,000
sale date: 7 Jun 2019
rooms: 5
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £125,500
sale date: 30 Jun 2017
rooms: 5
size: 980 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 5 Sep 2016
rooms: 6
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £122,000
sale date: 13 Dec 2012

Data Sources

The property at 3 Highfields, Tow Law, Bishop Auckland, Wear Valley, Durham, DL13 4BA appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 12 Jan 2007. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 25 Apr 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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