16 East Lea, Thornley, Durham, DH6 3EA is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 743 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 £81,088 , which equates to approximately £109 per square foot. It was last sold on 2 Jul 2013 for £55,000. Since then, the value has increased by £26,088, representing a 47.4% increase, or approximately 3.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £81,088 is:

  • 16.3% lower than the average property price on East Lea
  • 5.1% lower than the average in the DH6 3EA postcode area
  • and 67.9% lower than the average price for Durham 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 13 April 2012, 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
743 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£81,088
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£109
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

16 East Lea, Thornley, Durham, County Durham, DH6 3EA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Apr 2012.

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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 20 Apr 2011. The rating of E is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 9.4%.

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 roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 75 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 10% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 10% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to DH6 3EA

11 th / 28
Price Rank
5% lower than average
20 th / 23
Size Rank
14% smaller than average
4 th / 23
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% higher than average

Compared to other properties in DH6 3EA , this house's estimated value ranks 11th out of 28. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 23 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 20th out of 23 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£81,088
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+47 %
2 Jul 2013
£55,000
Leasehold
-24.7 %
28 Mar 2006
£73,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £130,000
sale date: 15 Apr 2025
rooms: 4
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £101,999
sale date: 20 Jul 2023
rooms: 4
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £75,000
sale date: 21 Jun 2022
rooms: 4
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £75,999
sale date: 13 May 2022
rooms: 5
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £61,550
sale date: 5 Nov 2021

Data Sources

The property at 16 East Lea, Thornley, Durham, DH6 3EA appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 2 Jul 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 Apr 2012. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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