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42 Church Square, Brandon, Durham, DH7 8EE

UPRN:10013823868Semi-Detached House2 bedsBuilt 2012-2021
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band AEPC: C (74)
Data freshness:Listing· 4mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-04T04:00:02.357083+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:29:07.690838+00:00)Ownership· 1mo agoOwnership: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-10T17:18:58.652389+00:00)EPC· 4mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-01T02:04:50.057738+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
42 Church Square, Brandon, Durham, DH7 8EE

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£121,000
£115k - £127kHigh
Estimate
£121k
Range
£115k – £127k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£800
£750 - £850
Monthly
£800
Yield
7.93%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

42 Church Square earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 69/100. Investment score 68/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (55/100). 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
69/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
68/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
34/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
55/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 16Bike 31
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£121,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£800
Gross Yield7.93%
1y Growth+0.5%
3y Growth+1.9%
5y Growth+1.8%
10y Growth+1.6%
Last Sold Price£94,995 (2011-12-22)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0DH7 8EE
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • DM/26/02449/PIP
    Permission in principle for a minimum and maximum of 5no residential dwellings
    Pending
  • DM/26/01894/FPA
    Change of Use from Class C4 (HMO) to Sui Generis (Large HMO)
    Rejected
  • DM/26/01794/FPA
    Single storey extension, removal of a timber porch and garage, erection of replacement garage and minor change to the driveway onto unclassified road.
    Approved
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership79.8%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2011-12-22
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£29,718
Population Density1,082 /km²
Owner Occupied40%
Age Distribution
0-15 20%16-64 58%65+ 22%
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Schools Nearby

  • Brandon Primary Academy
    0.5 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Langley Moor
    0.5 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Langley Moor Nursery School
    0.7 mi
    OutstandingConcerns
  • Langley Moor Primary School
    0.7 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

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

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Comparables

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  • 52 Church Square
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    £128k
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  • 2 Church Square
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    £133k
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  • 23 Church Square
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    £125k
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  • 22 Church Square
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    £125k
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