23 Melbeck Drive, Ouston, Chester Le Street, DH2 1TY is a leasehold semi-detached property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 840 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 £138,218 , which equates to approximately £165 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Feb 1996 for £37,500. Since then, the value has increased by £100,718, representing a 268.6% increase, or approximately 9.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £138,218 is:

  • 20.1% lower than the average property price on Melbeck Drive
  • 17.3% lower than the average in the DH2 1TY postcode area
  • and 38.9% lower 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 27 February 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
840 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£138,218
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£165
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

23 Melbeck Drive, Ouston, Chester Le Street, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, DH2 1TY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of B, based on the latest assessment carried out on 27 Feb 2015.

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 4 Feb 2015, when the property was rated C. Since then, the rating has improved to B, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 30%.

Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to DH2 1TY

22 nd / 24
Price Rank
17% lower than average
8 th / 17
Size Rank
20% bigger than average
17 th / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
31% lower than average

Compared to other properties in DH2 1TY , this house's estimated value ranks 22th out of 24. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 17th out of 17 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 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£138,218
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+269 %
16 Feb 1996
£37,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 9 Sep 2022
rooms: 4
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 10 Jul 2020
rooms: 6
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £57,000
sale date: 28 Apr 2000
rooms: 5
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £62,000
sale date: 23 Jul 1999
rooms: 5
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £47,000
sale date: 27 Mar 1997

Data Sources

The property at 23 Melbeck Drive, Ouston, Chester Le Street, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, DH2 1TY appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 16 Feb 1996. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 27 Feb 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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