20 Orchard Drive, Durham, DH1 1LA is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,147 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 £273,000 , which equates to approximately £237 per square foot. It was last sold on 19 Aug 2009 for £195,000. Since then, the value has increased by £78,000, representing a 40.0% increase, or approximately 2.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £273,000 is:

  • 15.3% lower than the average property price on Orchard Drive
  • 28.5% lower than the average in the DH1 1LA postcode area
  • and 8.2% higher 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 7 July 2009, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1147 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£273,000
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£237
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

20 Orchard Drive, Durham, DH1 1LA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of F, based on the latest assessment carried out on 7 Jul 2009.

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, but the cylinder is not fitted with a thermostat. The windows are single glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 6 Nov 2008. The rating of F remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 9.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, limited insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 14% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Average
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinderstat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, limited insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Single glazed
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to DH1 1LA

25 th / 31
Price Rank
29% lower than average
22 nd / 28
Size Rank
14% smaller than average
17 th / 28
Price Per Sq FT Rank
16% lower than average

Compared to other properties in DH1 1LA , this house's estimated value ranks 25th out of 31. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 17th out of 28 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 22th out of 28 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£273,000
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+40 %
19 Aug 2009
£195,000
Leasehold
-7.1 %
25 Jul 2005
£210,000
Leasehold
+121.1 %
29 Mar 1995
£95,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1238 sq ft
sale price: £420,000
sale date: 14 Aug 2024
rooms: 5
size: 980 sq ft
sale price: £305,000
sale date: 23 Jul 2024
rooms: 6
size: 1119 sq ft
sale price: £285,000
sale date: 22 Oct 2018
rooms: 5
size: 1109 sq ft
sale price: £265,000
sale date: 8 Dec 2015
rooms: 6
size: 1163 sq ft
sale price: £236,000
sale date: 5 Nov 2014

Data Sources

The property at 20 Orchard Drive, Durham, DH1 1LA appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 19 Aug 2009. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 7 Jul 2009. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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