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The 39 Steps, 39 Hood Street, St. Johns Chapel, Bishop Auckland, DL13 1QL

UPRN:100110746308Detached House3 bedsBuilt before 1900
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: E (52)
Data freshness:Listing· 8mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 8mo ago (2026-03-19T13:52:17.943725+00:00)Planning· 6mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T08:19:50.636452+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-10T16:31:47.443991+00:00)EPC· 5mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-07-01T02:04:50.057738+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Crime· freshCrime: fresh, refreshed 2d 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 refreshCouncil Tax· 6mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-17T14:29:30.747128+00:00)
The 39 Steps, 39 Hood Street, St. Johns Chapel, Bishop Auckland, DL13 1QL

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£365,000
£347k - £383kHigh
Estimate
£365k
Range
£347k – £383k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,250
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,250
Yield
4.11%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

The 39 Steps earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 67/100. Investment score 57/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (32/100). 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
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HP Score
67/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
57/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
8/ 100
Low
Walkability
32/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 6Bike 27
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£365,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,250
Gross Yield4.11%
1y Growth+12.6%
3y Growth+1.1%
5y Growth+1.2%
10y Growth+3.5%
Last Sold Price£350,000 (2024-03-06)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceLow
  • RadonModerate
  • MiningSignificant
  • LandslideModerate
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
1DL13 1QL
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • DM/26/02798/TCA
    T1 (sycamore):Reduce large lateral limb overhanging garden of 92 Hood Street by 50% and Reduce crown by 1-2 metres T2 (sycamore): Reduce by 2 metres all round
    Pending
  • DM/26/02510/VOC
    Variation of Condition 1 (approved plans) pursuant to planning permission DM/22/02338/VOC to change Plot 2 from a 3 storey dwelling to a dormer bungalow with enclosed porch and solar panels to roof
    Pending
  • DM/26/02248/FPA
    Conversion and extension of existing byre (ruin) with associated works to create a new dwelling.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership87.3%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2024-03-06
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£29,718
Population Density-
Owner Occupied84%
Age Distribution
0-15 12%16-64 58%65+ 30%
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Schools Nearby

  • St John's Chapel Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • Wearhead Primary School
    1.8 mi
    -
  • Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School
    6.9 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Nenthead Primary School
    7.4 mi
    Good

2 of 15 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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  • 15 Hood Street
    -
    £296k
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  • 29 Hood Street
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    £135k
    -
  • 39 Hood Street
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    £350k
    -
  • 27 Hood Street
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    £110k
    -