1, Hillcrest, DH1 2PQ

1 Hillcrest is a 285 m² / 3,068 sq ft detached home in Durham. It sold for £960,000 in December 2025. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £901k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £519k to £818k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 2 July 2026.

Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
Dec 2025 £960,000 5.5% 2.6%
Apr 2012 £460,000 16.8% 14.3%
Nov 1998 £57,853 na na
Internal area
285 square metres (3,068 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £3,368 per square metre (£313 per square foot) in Dec 2025. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £3,161 per square metre (£294 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Dec 2025 £960,000 £3,368 £900,981 £3,161
Apr 2012 £460,000 £1,614 £677,657 £2,378
Nov 1998 £57,853 £203 £196,699 £690

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 285 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.

Valuation
The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £900,981. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Durham are now selling for between £1,820 and £2,870 per square metre (£169 and £266 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 285 m², this implies a valuation between £519,000 and £818,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
Bedrooms
5
Type
Detached
Council tax band
F
Archived listings
History:
Archived sales listing for 1 Hillcrest. Advertised on multiple portals. It was added on 13/12/2011. It last appeared Oct 2012.
Photos:

There are 42 archived estate agent listing photos for 1 Hillcrest.

Photos for 1 Hillcrest
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Advertiser remarks:
  • 5 bedrooms
Planning applications
Planning ref:
February 2023 DM/22/03515/FPA
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved
Address:
1 Hillcrest High Shincliffe Durham
Description:
Proposed garage conversion with porch, front extension and construction of store and double car port.
Planning ref:
September 2019 DM/19/02401/FPA
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved
Address:
Allean House 1 Hillcrest High Shincliffe Durham
Description:
Dormer window to west roofslope
Planning ref:
March 2019 DM/19/00457/TCA
Type:
Tree and hedge works
Status:
Application approved
Address:
1 Hillcrest High Shincliffe Durham
Description:
Crown thinning of 2no Beech trees
Planning ref:
December 2018 DM/18/03292/TCA
Type:
Tree and hedge works
Status:
Application refused
Address:
1 Hillcrest High Shincliffe Durham
Description:
Various works to 12no. trees
Planning ref:
October 2012 4/12/00792/TCA
Type:
Tree and hedge works
Status:
Application approved
Address:
1 Hillcrest High Shincliffe Durha
Description:
Crown Clean and Reduction of Common Beech Tree (T1), Crown Clean and Reduction of Common Beech Tree (T2), Felling of Common Beech Tree (T3), Felling of Ash Tree (T4) and Crown Cleaning of Group of Common Beech Trees and Copper Beech Tree (G1)
EPC Inspections
Summary:
12 June 2025 - energy performance certificate grade C
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
Marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Detached House , has 11 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1900 to 1929
Area:
285 sqm (3,068 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, filled cavity. Roof: Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Summary:
27 June 2011 - energy performance certificate grade D
Reason for EPC:
None
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
None , has 9 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1900 to 1929
Area:
220 sqm (2,368 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Frequently asked questions

1 Hillcrest is worth whatever price a willing buyer and seller agree upon. However, the following can provide useful context.

  • HouseMetric estimates the most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £900,981.
  • Based on an internal area of 285 m² and recent prices in Durham, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £519,000 to £818,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 1 Hillcrest last sold for £960,000 in December 2025.

HouseMetric shows 1 Hillcrest as 285 m² (3,068 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 5 bedrooms. Bedroom numbers can come from a previous estate agency listing, an EPC record, or an estimate based on the size of the property.

The latest EPC rating shown by HouseMetric is C, from an inspection dated 12 June 2025. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 1 Hillcrest was in council tax band F. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

1 Hillcrest is in postcode DH1 2PQ, in Durham. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for Hillcrest, DH1 2PQ or analysis of the Durham property market.

HouseMetric combines HM Land Registry price paid data, Energy Performance Certificate data and Ordnance Survey/open data. The data were last updated 2 July 2026. Figures such as indexed values and local valuation ranges are calculated estimates for context, while official records can change as public datasets are updated.

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