2 Melbeck Drive, Ouston, Chester Le Street, DH2 1TL is a leasehold terraced property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 936 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 £245,009 , which equates to approximately £262 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 May 2018 for £170,126. Since then, the value has increased by £74,883, representing a 44.0% increase, or approximately 5.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £245,009 is:

  • 41.7% higher than the average property price on Melbeck Drive
  • 62.2% higher than the average in the DH2 1TL postcode area
  • and 8.3% higher than the average price for Chester Le Street as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 11 October 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
936 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£245,009
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£262
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

2 Melbeck Drive, Ouston, Chester Le Street, County Durham, Durham, DH2 1TL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Oct 2013.

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 10 Jul 2013. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 4.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 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 no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Very Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to DH2 1TL

2 nd / 16
Price Rank
62% higher than average
3 rd / 15
Size Rank
37% bigger than average
7 th / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
18% higher than average

Compared to other properties in DH2 1TL , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 16. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 15 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 3rd out of 15 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£245,009
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+44 %
31 May 2018
£170,126
Leasehold
+6.3 %
29 May 2018
£160,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £153,000
sale date: 15 Aug 2005

Data Sources

The property at 2 Melbeck Drive, Ouston, Chester Le Street, DH2 1TL appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 31 May 2018. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Oct 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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