197, Gilesgate, DH1 1QN

197 Gilesgate is a 191 m² / 2,056 sq ft terraced home in Durham. It sold for £250,000 in March 2002. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £727k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £342k to £523k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 2 July 2026.

Property data
Sale history
£250,000 on Mar 2002
Internal area
191 square metres (2,056 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £1,308 per square metre (£122 per square foot) in Mar 2002. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £3,809 per square metre (£354 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Mar 2002 £250,000 £1,309 £727,491 £3,809

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 191 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 £727,491. 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 £1,790 and £2,740 per square metre (£166 and £254 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 191 m², this implies a valuation between £342,000 and £523,000. 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
4
Type
Terrace
Council tax band
F
Plot size
166 square metres (1,787 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
Planning applications
Planning ref:
November 2002 4/02/00921/LB
Type:
Heritage application - conservation issues and listed buildings
Status:
Application approved
Address:
197 Gilesgate Durha
Description:
Replacement of existing UPVC windows to rear dormers with softwood sash windows
EPC Inspections
Summary:
19 June 2026 - energy performance certificate grade C
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
Marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Mid-Terrace House , has 8 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1991 to 1995
Area:
191 sqm (2,056 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed). Roof: Roof room(s), insulated (assumed). Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Frequently asked questions

197 Gilesgate 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 £727,491.
  • Based on an internal area of 191 m² and recent prices in Durham, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £342,000 to £523,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 197 Gilesgate last sold for £250,000 in March 2002.

HouseMetric shows 197 Gilesgate as 191 m² (2,056 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 4 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 19 June 2026. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 197 Gilesgate was in council tax band F. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

197 Gilesgate is in postcode DH1 1QN, in Durham. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for Gilesgate, DH1 1QN 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.

For more detail on HouseMetric data sources, update frequency and valuation methods, see the HouseMetric FAQs.