12 Melbeck Court, Great Lumley, Chester Le Street, DH3 4GW is a leasehold flat built in 2007 onwards. The property offers approximately 609 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor of a 3-storey building. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £104,679 , which equates to approximately £171 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Feb 2013 for £83,000. Since then, the value has increased by £21,679, representing a 26.1% increase, or approximately 2.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £104,679 is:

  • 38.6% lower than the average property price on Melbeck Court
  • 26.7% lower than the average in the DH3 4GW postcode area
  • and 51.7% lower 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 24 November 2010, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2007 onwards
Interior Size
609 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor of 3
Price (estimate)
£104,679
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£171
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

12 Melbeck Court, Great Lumley, Chester Le Street, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, DH3 4GW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of B, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Nov 2010.

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 23 Apr 2009. The rating of B is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 12% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 9% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Very Good
Hot Water
From main system
Very Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 9% of fixed outlets
Very Poor

Compared to DH3 4GW

5 th / 14
Price Rank
27% lower than average
8 th / 8
Size Rank
27% smaller than average
1 st / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% higher than average

Compared to other properties in DH3 4GW , this flat's estimated value ranks 5th out of 14. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 8 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 8th out of 8 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£104,679
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+26 %
28 Feb 2013
£83,000
Leasehold
-34.1 %
20 Jul 2009
£126,000
Leasehold
-4.2 %
20 Jun 2006
£131,500
Leasehold
0 %
20 Jun 2006
£131,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £101,000
sale date: 11 Jun 2021
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £111,000
sale date: 29 Nov 2019

Data Sources

The property at 12 Melbeck Court, Great Lumley, Chester Le Street, DH3 4GW appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Feb 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 Nov 2010. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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