16 Leafield Close, Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 1RX is a freehold detached property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 1,507 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £269,487 , which equates to approximately £179 per square foot. It was last sold on 22 Apr 2016 for £200,000. Since then, the value has increased by £69,487, representing a 34.7% increase, or approximately 3.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £269,487 is:

  • 21.8% lower than the average property price on Leafield Close
  • 19.7% lower than the average in the DH3 1RX postcode area
  • and 28.5% 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 12 February 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
1507 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£269,487
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£179
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

16 Leafield Close, Birtley, Chester Le Street, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, DH3 1RX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 Feb 2016.

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 2 Dec 2010. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 2.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • 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, insulated (assumed)
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to DH3 1RX

24 th / 45
Price Rank
20% lower than average
14 th / 29
Size Rank
3% bigger than average
21 st / 29
Price Per Sq FT Rank
22% lower than average

Compared to other properties in DH3 1RX , this house's estimated value ranks 24th out of 45. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 21th out of 29 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 14th out of 29 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£269,487
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+35 %
22 Apr 2016
£200,000
Leasehold
-16 %
7 Mar 2006
£238,000
Leasehold
+3.5 %
30 Jun 2004
£229,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 8
size: 1668 sq ft
sale price: £337,500
sale date: 13 Dec 2024
rooms: 8
size: 1572 sq ft
sale price: £272,500
sale date: 18 Jun 2021
rooms: 8
size: 1636 sq ft
sale price: £275,000
sale date: 7 Sep 2018
rooms: 9
size: 1420 sq ft
sale price: £305,000
sale date: 6 May 2016
rooms: 8
size: 1593 sq ft
sale price: £253,000
sale date: 21 Mar 2016

Data Sources

The property at 16 Leafield Close, Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 1RX appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 22 Apr 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Feb 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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