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Widehope Farm, West Auckland, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9PL

UPRN:10070414946Detached House4 bedsBuilt before 1900
FreeholdCouncil Tax: -EPC: E (49)
Data freshness:Listing· 1mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-01T04:00:03.926134+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 6d ago (2026-11-01T08:57:04.642494+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed yesterday (2026-11-06T17:35:25.388574+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
Widehope Farm, West Auckland, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9PL

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
16 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£476,000
£380k - £571kLow
Estimate
£476k
Range
£380k – £571k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,400
£2k - £3k
Monthly
£2,400
Yield
6.05%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Widehope Farm earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 58/100. Investment score 50/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (0/100). 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)Defra 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 covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
58/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
50/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
12/ 100
Low
Walkability
0/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 27Bike 21
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£476,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,400
Gross Yield6.05%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+6.9%
5y Growth+2.5%
10y Growth+3.6%
Last Sold Price-
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceLow
  • RadonLow
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideSignificant
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseModerate
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
1DL14 9PL
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • DM/25/00616/VOC
    Variation of condition 1 pursuant to DM/21/02511/VOC (demolition of existing buildings and erection of 3 no. dwellings) to allow for layout and design changes including removal of integral garages (Plots 1 and 3), alterations to doors, windows and rooms, addition of separate detached garages to the rear of Plots 1 and Plot 3. Proposed integral garage (Plot 2) along with additional single storey rear extension. Removal of triple garage, stone boundary walls to the front of the site, and alterations to vehicle hardstanding areas.
    Approved
  • 23/00960/AG
    Prior approval for the erection of 1 no. agricultural building to be used for an agricultural machinery store / workshop (Agricultural Determination) (amended site location plan received 3 November 2023)
    Approved
  • DM/21/03557/FPA
    Conversion of barn conversion/ farm/boarding kennels to 2 children's homes (for 5 children and 4 children) for children with complex needs with associated garden and parking.
    Rejected
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership79.2%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change-
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£29,718
Population Density-
Owner Occupied86%
Age Distribution
0-15 13%16-64 59%65+ 28%
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Schools Nearby

  • Oakwood Learning Centre
    1.1 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Pear Tree School
    1.2 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery
    1.8 mi
    Good
  • Timothy Hackworth Primary School
    1.9 mi
    Good

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

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