12 Melbeck Drive, Ouston, Chester Le Street, DH2 1TL is a leasehold terraced property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 549 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £131,237 , which equates to approximately £239 per square foot. It was last sold on 17 Aug 2007 for £111,000. Since then, the value has increased by £20,237, representing a 18.2% increase, or approximately 1.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £131,237 is:

  • 24.1% lower than the average property price on Melbeck Drive
  • 13.1% lower than the average in the DH2 1TL postcode area
  • and 42.0% 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 once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 28 August 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
549 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£131,237
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£239
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

12 Melbeck Drive, Ouston, Chester Le Street, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, DH2 1TL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 28 Aug 2023.

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 21 Oct 2013, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 12.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm 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, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 27% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average 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, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to DH2 1TL

10 th / 16
Price Rank
13% lower than average
12 th / 15
Size Rank
20% smaller than average
5 th / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
8% higher than average

Compared to other properties in DH2 1TL , this house's estimated value ranks 10th out of 16. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 15 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 12th out of 15 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£131,237
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+18 %
17 Aug 2007
£111,000
Leasehold
+12.1 %
15 Jul 2005
£99,000
Leasehold
+67.9 %
17 Jan 2003
£58,950
Leasehold
+28.2 %
21 Dec 2001
£46,000
Leasehold
+22.7 %
1 Sep 1999
£37,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £71,000
sale date: 9 Mar 2021
rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £87,000
sale date: 1 Sep 2012
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £44,500
sale date: 17 Aug 2001
rooms: 3
size: 600 sq ft
sale price: £124,950
sale date: 20 Dec 2007
rooms: 4
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £90,000
sale date: 25 Feb 2005

Data Sources

The property at 12 Melbeck Drive, Ouston, Chester Le Street, DH2 1TL appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 17 Aug 2007. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 28 Aug 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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