The Old School House, Colliery Road, Bearpark, Durham, DH7 7AU

HP Score
- Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.
Mixed signals - investigate
Verdict
Derived from HomePortfolio scores
The Old School House earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 63/100. Investment score 58/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (23/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.
Valuation & Market
Risk Overview
- Flood RiskUnknown
- SubsidenceLow
- RadonLow
- MiningUnknown
- LandslideModerate
- Air QualityLow
- NoiseModerate
Planning Activity
- PendingTPO/442/2026Land at Colliery Road Bearpark Tree Preservation Order
- ApprovedDM/26/02281/NMANon-material amendment pursuant to planning permission DM/25/00670/FPA to update plans relating to Condition 3 (Approved Plans), Condition 10 (Hard and Soft Landscaping) and Condition 17 (Cycle Parking) to reflect changes to the cycle parking location due to site levels and to amend the wording of Condition 22 (HMMP Report) to reflect the existing development strategy and timeline.
- PendingDM/26/02145/FPAErection of one detached single-storey dwellinghouse with associated garage, formation of vehicular access and parking area and boundary treatments
Ownership
- Corporate Ownership80%
- Overseas OwnershipNo
- Lease Term Remaining-
- CovenantsRestrictive
- Lease TypeFreehold
- Last Ownership Change2013-09-26
- SourceLand Registry
Connectivity
Area Profile
Schools Nearby
- Bearpark Primary School0.0 miGood
- Durham Academy0.4 miReport card2026
Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.
- Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor0.8 miReport card2026
Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.
- Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery0.8 miGood
3 of 12 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.
Comparables
- The Old Miners Hall Colliery Road-£160k-
- The Organ Factory Colliery Road-£41k-
- The Organ Factory Colliery Road-£9k-
- The Old School House Colliery Road-£190k-