Property profile

2 Birch RoadWest Cornforth

DL17 9EW

Bowburn & Coxhoe

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Map showing 2 Birch Road, West Cornforth, Ferryhill

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£135,000

Terraced sold in Bowburn & Coxhoe

The box shows the middle 50% of terraced sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold27 Jan 2025
£120,000Change since last sale: +£14,000 (+12%)
Annualised change
+7.1% per yearCounty Durham annualised change (terraced) since 2025: +4.1% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £123 per sq ft
£150 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£27 per sq ft (+22%)
Local sold pricesMedian for terraced in Bowburn & Coxhoe
£110,000Estimate vs local median: +£24,000 (+22%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Semi-Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1950-1966
Floor area83 m² / 893 sq ft
Rooms5 habitable / 5 heated
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection24 May 2024

Sales history

DatePriceChange
27 Jan 2025£120,000+76%
27 Jan 2025£68,000+94%
28 Nov 2022£35,000-55%
11 May 2007£78,000-

Local market

Property prices in Bowburn & Coxhoe

Median price: £134,000
Price per sq ft: £154
Sales (last 12 months): 203
Typical range (middle 50%): £99K – £187K

Based on 203 recent sales, the median property price is £134,000 (about £154 per square foot) in Bowburn & Coxhoe area, with individual transactions ranging from £27,000 up to £550,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bowburn & Coxhoe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached41£225,000£226
Semi-Detached104£128,500£146
Terraced57£110,000£123
Flats1£75,000£89

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bowburn & Coxhoe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bowburn & Coxhoe.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179,000£99,500£85,975
2017£189,950£81,500£70,000
2018£188,500£81,000£79,975
2019£194,998£106,000£90,000
2020£194,950£125,000£90,000
2021£219,995£129,000£88,223
2022£239,950£130,000£99,950
2023£244,995£139,975£103,950
2024£258,670£129,200£106,000
2025£255,000£130,000£99,000
2026£227,500£125,000£104,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bowburn & Coxhoe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bowburn & Coxhoe.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£163£119£94
2017£171£103£80
2018£172£93£87
2019£166£114£97
2020£181£148£105
2021£204£155£105
2022£216£162£124
2023£221£153£130
2024£227£148£115
2025£224£150£113
2026£226£145£124
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bowburn & Coxhoe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bowburn & Coxhoe in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL17 9EW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL17 9EW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Oct 20253, Hollyhurst Road, Ferryhill, DL17 9JSSemi-DetachedFreehold£72,000
19 Jun 20258, Poplar Terrace, Ferryhill, DL17 9ESTerracedFreehold£31,000
19 Jun 20258, Poplar Terrace, Ferryhill, DL17 9ESTerracedFreehold£87,999
27 Jan 202618, Palm Road, Ferryhill, DL17 9JPSemi-DetachedFreehold£108,000
14 Jul 202514, Palm Road, Ferryhill, DL17 9JPSemi-DetachedFreehold£129,950

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Area insights for DL17 9EW

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Overview

Postcode DL17 9EW is located in a rural town, within the Bowburn & Coxhoe area of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Ferryhill East & Cornforth area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ferryhill East & Cornforth is £31,483 per year. The median sale price in Bowburn & Coxhoe is £134,000 (around £154 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £99,475 and £186,500. The nearest station is Durham, about 5.9 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
48.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Ferryhill East & Cornforth has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,377 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Ferryhill East & Cornforth has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

48.4%

Approximately 48.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Ferryhill East & Cornforth is £31,483 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 37 ft away from DL17 9EW.

Flood risk

No risk

Ferryhill East & Cornforth near DL17 9EW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Durham located about 5.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
280
Population density
3,439.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.46(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.74(+13%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.6(-42%)
Public order
6.6(-19%)
Burglary
3.71(-17%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
264
94.29%
Other White
7
2.5%
African
4
1.43%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
3
1.07%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.36%
Total population: 280

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
76
35.35%
Level 3 (A level)
36
16.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
15.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
12.56%
Level 4+ (Degree)
26
12.09%
Total 16+ residents: 215

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
33
26.19%
Owns outright
28
22.22%
Social rents from council
28
22.22%
Owns with a mortgage
19
15.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
11.11%
Total households: 126

Schools

In the DL17 9EW postcode area, located within Ferryhill East & Cornforth, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DL17 9EW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryWest Cornforth Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.8 miPrimaryCoxhoe Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DL17 9EW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DL17 9EW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miWest Cornforth Mini MarketHigh Street, County Durham, DL17 9HNWalking directions to West Cornforth Mini Market
0.1 miAneka NewsHigh Street, County Durham, DL17 9HNWalking directions to Aneka News