25 Leander Avenue, Chester Le Street, DH3 4BQ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 646 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 £198,207 , which equates to approximately £307 per square foot. It was last sold on 8 Apr 2011 for £135,000. Since then, the value has increased by £63,207, representing a 46.8% increase, or approximately 3.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £198,207 is:

  • 5.7% lower than the average property price on Leander Avenue
  • 2.1% lower than the average in the DH3 4BQ postcode area
  • and 8.5% lower 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 21 August 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
646 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£198,207
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£307
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

25 Leander Avenue, Chester Le Street, County Durham, Durham, DH3 4BQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 21 Aug 2025.

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 26 Jul 2010. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 66% of fixed outlets to good lighting efficiency, with no change in efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Poor
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
Good

Compared to DH3 4BQ

17 th / 22
Price Rank
2% lower than average
13 th / 15
Size Rank
19% smaller than average
5 th / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
21% higher than average

Compared to other properties in DH3 4BQ , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 17th out of 22. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 15 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 13th out of 15 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£198,207
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+47 %
8 Apr 2011
£135,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £195,000
sale date: 16 Apr 2025
rooms: 4
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 10 Jun 2024
rooms: 4
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 1 Sep 2023
rooms: 4
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £192,500
sale date: 28 Nov 2022
rooms: 3
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £173,500
sale date: 28 Mar 2022

Data Sources

The property at 25 Leander Avenue, Chester Le Street, County Durham, Durham, DH3 4BQ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 8 Apr 2011. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 21 Aug 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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