THE BEECHES, LOWES BARN BANK, DURHAM, DH1 3QP - £362,500

Based on the December 2024 Price Paid Data (released on 29th January 2025), the November 2024 House Price Index (released on 15th January 2025), and the December 2024 Energy Performance of Buildings Data (released on 31st January 2025). Sources

THE BEECHES is a very large extended detached house of 201m², built sometime between 1930 and 1949. It was last sold for £362,500 in November 2017, which was around 114% above the average November 2017 detached price in the County Durham local authority area. The most recent EPC inspection was August 2017, where the current energy rating was D, and the potential energy rating was B.

THE BEECHES Sold Prices

Land registry data shows two sales for THE BEECHES since 1^st January 1995. The below table shows the price paid for the two sales, along with the average detached price in the County Durham local authority area for the corresponding sale date. Both of the two THE BEECHES sales were for above the average price. The average price is sourced from the Office for National Statistics' House Price Index (HPI).

Date	Price	HPI Price	Variation from HPI
2017 13 NOV	£362,500	£169,384	114% above HPI
2000 30 AUG	£140,000	£82,814	69% above HPI

THE BEECHES Price Paid vs. HPI Average

The below graph shows the average detached house price in the County Durham local authority area over time, sourced from the HPI. The two THE BEECHES sales from August 2000 and November 2017 have been plotted on the graph. A line has been extrapolated to show what the value of the property might have been over time, following each sale, had it maintained the same margin above or below the HPI (as a percentage). For example, the August 2000 sale was for 69% above the HPI. So the extrapolation line tracks at 69% above the HPI over time, until the November 2017 sale, where it rises to 114% above the HPI. The line then continues to track at 114% above the HPI.

How Large is THE BEECHES?

THE BEECHES is 201m², which includes one extension, according to the EPC inspection conducted in August 2017. This puts it in the largest 20% of detached houses in Durham, based on EPC data. The below chart shows the distribution of detached houses by size in Durham, and where THE BEECHES lies on this distribution: 88% of detached houses are smaller than THE BEECHES, and 12% of houses are larger. Note that EPC data is not available for all properties in Durham.

THE BEECHES: Plot and Title Map

THE BEECHES sits on a plot of roughly 0.145 of an acre, or 589m². The below map shows the location of THE BEECHES, an approximate outline of the building(s), and the indicative extent of the property. The plot extent is a Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygon, and it is important to note that a title may include more than one polygon, whereas only one polygon is shown on the map (the polygon which intersects with the position of THE BEECHES). The full extent of the land contained in any registered title can only be identified from the individual title plan. The maps on this page should not be relied upon to establish the extent of a title.

Where is THE BEECHES?

THE BEECHES is located on LOWES BARN BANK in DURHAM, in the DH1 postcode district. The below map shows the position of THE BEECHES on LOWES BARN BANK.