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

UPRN:100110741684Detached House1 bedsBuilt before 1900
FreeholdCouncil Tax: -EPC: D (62)
Data freshness:Listing· 6mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-25T02:22:34.126424+00:00)Planning· 1mo agoPlanning: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-02T06:43:57.925512+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-10T16:31:47.443991+00:00)EPC· 3mo agoEPC: ageing, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-08-21T10:34:29.321231+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Crime· freshCrime: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-11T13:01:03.839912+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+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
The Old School House, Colliery Road, Bearpark, Durham, DH7 7AU

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
2 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£281,000
£225k - £337kLow
Estimate
£281k
Range
£225k – £337k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,450
£1k - £2k
Monthly
£1,450
Yield
6.19%

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.

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 Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
63/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
58/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
32/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
23/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 12Bike 23
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£281,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,450
Gross Yield6.19%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+1.9%
5y Growth+1.8%
10y Growth+1.6%
Last Sold Price£190,000 (2013-09-26)

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceLow
  • RadonLow
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideModerate
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseModerate

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
3DH7 7AU
Approval Rate
100%12mo
Development
low
  • TPO/442/2026
    Land at Colliery Road Bearpark Tree Preservation Order
    Pending
  • DM/26/02281/NMA
    Non-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.
    Approved
  • DM/26/02145/FPA
    Erection of one detached single-storey dwellinghouse with associated garage, formation of vehicular access and parking area and boundary treatments
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership80%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2013-09-26
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£29,718
Population Density119 /km²
Owner Occupied85%
Age Distribution
0-15 16%16-64 61%65+ 23%

Schools Nearby

  • Bearpark Primary School
    0.0 mi
    Good
  • Durham Academy
    0.4 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor
    0.8 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery
    0.8 mi
    Good

3 of 12 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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