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27 WESLEY STREET

BISHOP AUCKLAND, COUNDON GRANGE, DURHAM DL14 8UH

2 beds 1 baths 75 m² Listed 30 Apr 2021 (-1920d)

£325 pcm

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# 2 bedroom property for rent (DL14 8UH)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 27 WESLEY STREET, BISHOP AUCKLAND, COUNDON GRANGE, DURHAM DL14 8UH |
| Price | £325 pcm |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Last sold | £27,000 Sep 2004 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 17/03/2034
- **Current heating cost:** £1,142/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £20,700

### Recommendations
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- O3 (£1,000 - £1,400)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0360-2838-5370-2194-7641)

## Description

An excellent opportunity to rent this neat and tidy two bed roomed end terraced property which is located in Coundon Grange Bishop Auckland. Conveniently located within walking distance of the local amenites and  the towns of Shildon and Bishop Auckland are easily accessible on the main bus route.  Representing fantastic value for money with no up front fees in brief this property comprises of a well appointed lounge, a modern fitted kitchen, two good sized bedrooms and a family bathroom.  Externally there is a rear yard.  Early viewing is recommended to avoid disappointment.

## Property Photos

- ![Photo](/listings/photos/106225301/1555444)

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/106225301/1555445) - EPC 1
- ![EPC 2](/listings/photos/106225301/1555446) - EPC 2

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (County Durham). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £577/mo
- **Realistic:** £641/mo
- **Optimistic:** £705/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Durham (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £399/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Randolf Street, DL14 | £395/mo | 2 | 0.07 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Detached House, Spencer St, DL14 | £450/mo | 2 | 0.07 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, John St, DL14 | £450/mo | 2 | 0.09 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Johnson Street, DL14 | £575/mo | 2 | 0.16 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Wilson St, DL14 | £425/mo | 2 | 0.17 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Heslop St, DL14 | £425/mo | 2 | 0.21 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Howlish View, DL14 | £450/mo | 2 | 1.17 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £453/mo (7 listings)**

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £450/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 1661.5%
- **Monthly cashflow:** £379/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 4821.9%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £4/m²

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Floor area

75 m²

EPC rating

Deprivation

Decile 1 (1,470 of 33,755)

Street crime

114 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Additional details

Garden: Yes

Description

An excellent opportunity to rent this neat and tidy two bed roomed end terraced property which is located in Coundon Grange Bishop Auckland. Conveniently located within walking distance of the local amenites and the towns of Shildon and Bishop Auckland are easily accessible on the main bus route. Representing fantastic value for money with no up front fees in brief this property comprises of a well appointed lounge, a modern fitted kitchen, two good sized bedrooms and a family bathroom. Externally there is a rear yard. Early viewing is recommended to avoid disappointment.

Listed by

Darlington

Denham Properties

Reference: 106225301

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 18/03/2024

Expiry date: 17/03/2034

Current heating cost: £1,142/year

Potential heating cost: £664/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £20,700

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Replacement glazing units (£1,000 - £1,400)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

EPC 2

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for County Durham. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £577/mo

Realistic £641/mo

Optimistic £705/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → County Durham.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Durham: £399/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View DL14 8UH

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Randolph Street	0.1 miles
Shop	Ali's Store	0.7 miles
Shop	Xpress Stores	0.9 miles
Hospital	Bishop Auckland General Hospital	1.4 miles
Train station	Bishop Auckland	1.4 miles
Hospital	Auckland Park Hospital	1.5 miles
Train station	Bishop Auckland West	1.5 miles
University	Stephenson College	8.2 miles
University	Josephine Butler College	8.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	51
Criminal damage and arson	18
Anti-social behaviour	16
Public order	13
Other crime	5
Drugs	3
Other theft	3
Possession of weapons	2
Robbery	1
Shoplifting	1
Vehicle crime	1
Total incidents	114

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Prince Bishops Community Primary School	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 21 Mar 2024
Thornhill Primary School	Primary	0.8 miles	Outstanding — 20 Mar 2023
St Andrew's Academy	Primary	0.9 miles	Good — 17 Nov 2019
St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon	Primary	1.1 miles	Good — 3 May 2023
Cockton Hill Junior School	Primary	1.1 miles	Requires improvement — 30 Nov 2023

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title	Rent	Beds	Distance	As seen on
2 Bed Terraced House, Randolf Street, DL14	£395/mo	2	0.07 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Detached House, Spencer St, DL14	£450/mo	2	0.07 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, John St, DL14	£450/mo	2	0.09 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Johnson Street, DL14	£575/mo	2	0.16 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Wilson St, DL14	£425/mo	2	0.17 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Heslop St, DL14	£425/mo	2	0.21 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Howlish View, DL14	£450/mo	2	1.17 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £453/mo (7 listings)

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