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3 The Cathedrals, Court Lane, Durham, DH1 3JS

UPRN:10013820581Flat/Maisonette1 bedsBuilt before 1900
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: -EPC: E (54)
Data freshness:Listing· 8mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 8mo ago (2026-03-19T13:52:17.943725+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-18T06:21:47.005566+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 2d ago (2026-11-06T17:29:41.550274+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 (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+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
3 The Cathedrals, Court Lane, Durham, DH1 3JS

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£165,000
£157k - £174kHigh
Estimate
£165k
Range
£157k – £174k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,050
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,050
Yield
7.64%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

3 The Cathedrals earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 59/100. Investment score 57/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is excellent (91/100). 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
59/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
57/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
100/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
91/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 30Bike 64
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£165,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,050
Gross Yield7.64%
1y Growth+3.7%
3y Growth+2.9%
5y Growth+1.1%
10y Growth+2.7%
Last Sold Price£163,000 (2024-05-31)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
1DH1 3JS
Approval Rate
100%12mo
Development
low
  • DM/26/02956/TCA
    Cherry - fell as close to current ground level as practical, Poplar - remove broken/hanging limb
    Pending
  • DM/26/02911/TCA
    Sycamore (T1) - felling and removal, Limes (G1) - crown lift to allow 6-7m from ground and further reductions back away from building to allow 3m clearance where possible, Mixed broadleaf (G2) - crown lift to allow 5.2m from ground and reduce back from road
    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
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership65.7%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining999+ yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2024-05-31
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£29,718
Population Density1,138 /km²
Owner Occupied25%
Age Distribution
0-15 11%16-64 85%65+ 4%
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Schools Nearby

  • St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • University of Durham
    0.4 mi
    -
  • Durham Sixth Form Centre
    0.4 mi

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

  • Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation
    0.5 mi
    Inspected by ISI

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

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