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20 Sylvan House, St Helens Well, Durham, DH1 4DB

UPRN:10001010700Flat/Maisonette3 bedsBuilt 2007 onwards
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: E (40)
Data freshness:Listing· freshListing: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-02T04:00:05.857782+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 6d ago (2026-11-01T01:13:39.842533+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:06:37.664753+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed today (2026-11-06T15:52:25.396471+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T05:00:30.533230+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
20 Sylvan House, St Helens Well, Durham, DH1 4DB

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
today
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£287,000
£258k - £315kMedium
Estimate
£287k
Range
£258k – £315k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,850
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£1,850
Yield
7.74%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

20 Sylvan House earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 60/100. Investment score 58/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is excellent (95/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is leasehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
60/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
58/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
100/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
95/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 45Bike 63
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£287,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,850
Gross Yield7.74%
1y Growth+0.7%
3y Growth+2.9%
5y Growth+1.1%
10y Growth+2.7%
Last Sold Price£275,000 (2006-11-23)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceLow
  • RadonLow
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideModerate
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseBelow 40 dB
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0DH1 4DB
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • DM/26/02956/TCA
    Cherry - fell as close to current ground level as practical, Poplar - remove broken/hanging limb
    Pending
  • DM/26/02901/DRC
    Discharge of conditions 7 (EVCP and accessible spaces) and 15:(hard-surfaced areas) pursuant to planning permission DM/25/02827/FPA.
    Pending
  • DM/26/02837/LB
    Replacement of external door
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership65.7%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining128 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2006-11-23
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
17 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
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Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£29,718
Population Density-
Owner Occupied17%
Age Distribution
0-15 6%16-64 86%65+ 8%
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Schools Nearby

  • Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation
    0.3 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Durham Sixth Form Centre
    0.4 mi

    Inspected as Durham Sixth Form Centre (URN 114310) on 1 Mar 2017

  • St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School
    0.5 mi
    Good

3 of 11 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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