Hillcrest, Bishop Auckland
Hillcrest, Bishop Auckland
Description & Estimates







The public record describes Hillcrest, Bishop Auckland as a mid-century house with 1,108 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 230 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
Hillcrest, Bishop Auckland has an estimated sale value of £252,046 and an estimated rental value of £1,126 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Hamsterley, Bishop Auckland, DL13 lies within the DL13 postal district.
Our Data Sources
Hillcrest, Bishop Auckland has no recent1 records in the the Land Registry and a single entry in the EPC database dated November 2024.
We combine this information with public data of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 3 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate Hillcrest, Bishop Auckland would be worth £264,648, with a potential rental value of £1,182 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £234,403, with a rental value of £1,047 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of Hillcrest, Bishop Auckland has declined by £837 (0.3%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has climbed by £33 (2.9%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 5.4%.
Plot Size
Hillcrest, Bishop Auckland occupies a 230 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 10 other houses in this postcode, 8 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 4th largest.
Energy Efficiency
Hillcrest, Bishop Auckland has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 25 Nov 2024.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, oil.
Sold Prices
Hillcrest, Bishop Auckland last changed hands on 13th October 2006, selling for £220,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold twice since 1995.
- Sold Oct 2006£220,000
- Sold Nov 2002£79,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 5.0 kilometres of Hillcrest, Bishop Auckland across the last 2 years.
Most recently, Briar House, Bishop Auckland, DL13 3PT, a freehold house, sold at £166,500 on the 1st June 2017.
Read more about house prices in DL13.
- Sold Jun 2017£166,500 | 3 Bed HouseBriar House, Bishop Auckland, DL13 3PTBriar House, Bishop Auckland, DL13 3PT
- Sold Jan 2016£175,000 | 3 Bed House2 Wilams Way, Bishop Auckland, DL13 3PT2 Wilams Way, Bishop Auckland, DL13 3PT
- Sold May 2008£220,000 | 3 Bed House14, Ladywell, Bishop Auckland, DL13 3RE14, Ladywell, Bishop Auckland, DL13 3RE
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks Hillcrest, Bishop Auckland as the 146th largest and the 128th most expensive of the 180 addresses on Hamsterley, Bishop Auckland, DL13.
Against the DL13 postcode district average, it is £21k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 600mHamsterley Primary School
- 2.6kmWitton-le-Wear Primary School
- 4.7kmHowden-le-Wear Primary School
- 8.1kmWolsingham School
- 8.3kmSt John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College
- 8.3kmBishop Barrington Academy
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Public Transport Nearby
Bishop Auckland station is the nearest stop to Hillcrest, Bishop Auckland at 9.0 kilometres away.
- 9.0kmBishop Auckland
- 12.5kmShildon
- 15.9kmNewton Aycliffe
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.

