Our Data Sources
Plum Tree Cottage, Bishop Auckland has 41 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in February 2016 and a single entry in the EPC database dated July 2015.
We combine this information with that 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
The condition of a property plays an important role in determining its value, with the degree of impact varying by property type, size and location.
For Plum Tree Cottage, Bishop Auckland, we estimate a market value of £279,946 and a rental value of £1,277 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £247,952 and £1,131 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for Plum Tree Cottage, Bishop Auckland as measuring 220 m2.
That makes it the 15th largest plot in the postcode, where 20 of the 28 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
Plum Tree Cottage, Bishop Auckland has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of F. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 31 Jul 2015.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, oil.
Sold Prices
The most recent sale of Plum Tree Cottage, Bishop Auckland completed on 19th February 2016 at £215,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 the property has sold 4 times.
Values of comparable properties have risen by 38.1% over the period since February 2016.
- Sold Feb 2016£215,000
- Sold Nov 2009£149,000
- Sold Apr 2005£215,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Over the past 2 years 48 properties similar to Plum Tree Cottage, Bishop Auckland have sold within a radius of 4.9 kilometres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 12th December 2025, was 4 Butwell Terrace, Bishop Auckland, DL13 3PS, a freehold house which sold for £253,000.
Read more about house prices in DL13.
- Sold Dec 2025£253,000 | 4 Bed House4 Butwell Terrace, Bishop Auckland, DL13 3PS4 Butwell Terrace, Bishop Auckland, DL13 3PS
- Sold Aug 2025£275,000 | 4 Bed House1, Roslyn Terrace, Bishop Auckland, DL13 3QE1, Roslyn Terrace, Bishop Auckland, DL13 3QE
- Sold Aug 2020£200,000 | 4 Bed HouseSeven Steps, Saunders Close, Bishop Auckland, DL13 3QDSeven Steps, Saunders Close, Bishop Auckland, DL13 3QD
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Of the 180 addresses on Hamsterley, Bishop Auckland, DL13, Plum Tree Cottage, Bishop Auckland comes out as the 117th largest and the 121st most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £34k more expensive than the average property across the DL13 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Hamsterley Primary School600 m away
- Witton-le-Wear Primary School2.7 km away
- Howden-le-Wear Primary School4.7 km away
- Wolsingham School8.0 km away
- St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College8.4 km away
- Bishop Barrington Academy8.4 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Bishop Auckland|9.0 km away
- Shildon|12.6 km away
- Newton Aycliffe|16.0 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Broadband here reaches superfast speeds, based on recent Ofcom data.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast Broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency data.
