12 The Oval, Ouston, Chester Le Street, DH2 1RZ is a freehold terraced property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,227 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £114,291 , which equates to approximately £93 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 May 2011 for £81,000. Since then, the value has increased by £33,291, representing a 41.1% increase, or approximately 2.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £114,291 is:

  • 33.0% lower than the average property price on The Oval
  • 4.2% higher than the average in the DH2 1RZ postcode area
  • and 47.2% 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 22 September 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1227 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£114,291
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£93
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

12 The Oval, Ouston, Chester Le Street, County Durham, Durham, DH2 1RZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 22 Sep 2025.

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 1 Jul 2010, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 14.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets to below average lighting efficiency, with no change in efficiency (average).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Poor
Lighting
Below average lighting efficiency
Average

Compared to DH2 1RZ

8 th / 10
Price Rank
4% higher than average
1 st / 7
Size Rank
31% bigger than average
6 th / 7
Price Per Sq FT Rank
20% lower than average

Compared to other properties in DH2 1RZ , this house's estimated value ranks 8th out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 7 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 1st out of 7 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£114,291
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+41 %
16 May 2011
£81,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £102,500
sale date: 21 Oct 2005
rooms: 5
size: 754 sq ft
sale price: £81,500
sale date: 7 Mar 2014
rooms: 4
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £88,000
sale date: 27 Oct 2017
rooms: 4
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £64,000
sale date: 22 Apr 2014
rooms: 4
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £70,000
sale date: 25 Dec 2005

Data Sources

The property at 12 The Oval, Ouston, Chester Le Street, County Durham, Durham, DH2 1RZ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 16 May 2011. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 22 Sep 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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