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The Cottage, Whitworth, Spennymoor, DL16 7QX

UPRN:10012052866End Terrace HouseBeds -Built before 1900
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: E (54)
Data freshness:Listing· 5mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-07-04T04:00:02.357083+00:00)Planning· 5mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-11T06:43:30.846366+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-10T16:37:00.209458+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)Crime· freshCrime: fresh, refreshed 4d 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 Cottage, Whitworth, Spennymoor, DL16 7QX

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£529,000
£423k - £635kLow
Estimate
£529k
Range
£423k – £635k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£3,750
£4k - £4k
Monthly
£3,750
Yield
8.51%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

The Cottage earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 46/100. Investment score 55/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is limited (2/100). 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
46/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
55/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
67/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
2/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 35Bike 22
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£529,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£3,750
Gross Yield8.51%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+3.4%
5y Growth+1.2%
10y Growth+1.4%
Last Sold Price£380,000 (2012-10-12)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceLow
  • RadonLow
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideModerate
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0DL16 7QX
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • DM/26/01774/VOC
    Variation of Conditions 2 (approved plans), 9 (arboricultural impact assessment), 12 (parking layout), 16 (landscape strategy) and 19 (drainage strategy) to incorporate changes to the design of Plots 3 and 4, Discharge of Conditions 6 (Archaeology), 7 (Bin Stores), 11 (EV Charging Points), 15 (Public Open Space Maintenance) and Partial discharge of Conditions 5 (Biodiversity Management and Monitoring Plan) and 10 (broadband connection) pursuant of planning permission DM/24/02940/VOC
    Pending
  • DM/25/01557/DRC
    Discharge of condition 6 (demolition statement) and standard BNG condition pursuant to planning permission DM/24/02667/FPA.
    Approved
  • DM/25/01543/DRC
    Discharge of Conditions 3 and 4 pursuant to planning permission DM/24/02668/LB relating to materials and section details.
    Approved
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership78.8%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2012-10-12
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£29,718
Population Density568 /km²
Owner Occupied58%
Age Distribution
0-15 23%16-64 65%65+ 12%
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Schools Nearby

  • Byers Green Primary School
    1.0 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Norman Cornish Academy
    1.0 mi

    Inspected as The Meadows School (URN 131905) on 5 Dec 2023

  • The Grange Learning Centre
    1.0 mi
    Outstanding
  • Whitworth Park Academy
    1.3 mi
    Good

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

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Comparables

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