17 East Lea, Thornley, Durham, DH6 3EA is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 861 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £62,832 , which equates to approximately £73 per square foot. It was last sold on 3 May 2024 for £55,000. Since then, the value has increased by £7,832, representing a 14.2% increase, or approximately 8.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £62,832 is:

  • 35.2% lower than the average property price on East Lea
  • 26.5% lower than the average in the DH6 3EA postcode area
  • and 75.1% 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 23 September 2021, 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
861 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£62,832
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£73
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

17 East Lea, Thornley, Durham, County Durham, DH6 3EA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 23 Sep 2021.

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 Feb 2014, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 26.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • 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, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to very good.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 91% of 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, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 91% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to DH6 3EA

26 th / 28
Price Rank
26% lower than average
8 th / 23
Size Rank
0% same size than average
23 rd / 23
Price Per Sq FT Rank
27% lower than average

Compared to other properties in DH6 3EA , this house's estimated value ranks 26th out of 28. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 23th out of 23 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 8th out of 23 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£62,832
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+14 %
3 May 2024
£55,000
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: 5
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £61,550
sale date: 5 Nov 2021
rooms: 5
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £65,000
sale date: 24 Jun 2021
rooms: 5
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £58,000
sale date: 31 Jul 2020

Data Sources

The property at 17 East Lea, Thornley, Durham, County Durham, DH6 3EA appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 3 May 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 23 Sep 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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