Our Data Sources
Softly Cottage, Bishop Auckland has 31 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in July 2024 and a single entry in the EPC database dated March 2023.
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
In very good condition, we estimate Softly Cottage, Bishop Auckland would be worth £455,476, with a potential rental value of £1,720 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £403,422, with a rental value of £1,524 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Plot Size
Softly Cottage, Bishop Auckland occupies a 710 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 3 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 4th largest.
Energy Efficiency
Softly Cottage, Bishop Auckland has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 09 Mar 2023.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, dual fuel (mineral and wood).
Sold Prices
Softly Cottage, Bishop Auckland last changed hands on 18th July 2024, selling for £450,700. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 3 times since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 20.3% since July 2024.
- Sold Jul 2024£450,700
- Sold Oct 2007£155,000
- Sold Sep 2005£136,950
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 22 sales of comparable properties within 8.4 kilometres of Softly Cottage, Bishop Auckland across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 2 Newfield Farm, East Lane, Bishop Auckland, DL13 2YX, a freehold house, sold at £475,000 on the 10th April 2025.
Read more about house prices in DL13.
- Sold Apr 2025£475,000 | 5 Bed House2 Newfield Farm, East Lane, Bishop Auckland, DL13 2YX2 Newfield Farm, East Lane, Bishop Auckland, DL13 2YX
- Sold Nov 2024£444,000 | 4 Bed HouseThe Beeches, West Terrace, Bishop Auckland, DL13 2PDThe Beeches, West Terrace, Bishop Auckland, DL13 2PD
- Sold Nov 2018£415,000 | 5 Bed House6 Horn Hall, Bishop Auckland, DL13 2JR6 Horn Hall, Bishop Auckland, DL13 2JR
•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 Softly Cottage, Bishop Auckland as the 38th largest and the 24th most expensive of the 91 addresses on Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, DL13.
Against the DL13 postcode district average, it is £201k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School400 m away
- Frosterley Primary School4.0 km away
- Wolsingham Primary School8.9 km away
- Wolsingham School8.0 km away
- Consett Academy17.2 km away
- St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester19.4 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Riding Mill|22.6 km away
- Stocksfield|23.1 km away
- Bishop Auckland|23.9 km away
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a Very Low risk of flooding.
