1 Laxford, Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2DR is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 797 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £143,911 , which equates to approximately £181 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Sep 1998 for £36,950. Since then, the value has increased by £106,961, representing a 289.5% increase, or approximately 10.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £143,911 is:

  • 11.3% higher than the average property price on Laxford
  • 12.7% higher than the average in the DH3 2DR postcode area
  • and 1,266.2% higher than the average price for Chester Le Street as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 28 January 2010, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
797 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£143,911
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£181
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

1 Laxford, Birtley, Chester Le Street, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, DH3 2DR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 Sep 2020.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 28 Jan 2010. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 8.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to DH3 2DR

5 th / 12
Price Rank
13% higher than average
6 th / 8
Size Rank
6% smaller than average
3 rd / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
20% higher than average

Compared to other properties in DH3 2DR , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 8 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 6th out of 8 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£143,911
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+289 %
28 Sep 1998
£36,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £108,950
sale date: 25 Aug 2023
rooms: 5
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £97,000
sale date: 26 May 2016
rooms: 4
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £95,000
sale date: 30 May 2014
rooms: 4
size: 847 sq ft
sale price: £80,000
sale date: 23 Apr 2013
rooms: 4
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £86,000
sale date: 22 Aug 2008

Data Sources

The property at 1 Laxford, Birtley, Chester Le Street, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, DH3 2DR appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 28 Sep 1998. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 14 Sep 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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