26 York Crescent, Durham, DH1 5PU is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 721 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 £169,615 , which equates to approximately £235 per square foot. It was last sold on 9 May 2011 for £118,000. Since then, the value has increased by £51,615, representing a 43.7% increase, or approximately 3.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £169,615 is:

  • 16.9% lower than the average property price on York Crescent
  • 16.6% lower than the average in the DH1 5PU postcode area
  • and 32.8% 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 30 January 2015, 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
721 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£169,615
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£235
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

26 York Crescent, Durham, County Durham, DH1 5PU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Jan 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 main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 27 Jan 2011, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 25.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • 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, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 7% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 7% of fixed outlets
Very Poor

Compared to DH1 5PU

26 th / 28
Price Rank
17% lower than average
9 th / 20
Size Rank
1% smaller than average
15 th / 20
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% lower than average

Compared to other properties in DH1 5PU , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 26th out of 28. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 15th out of 20 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 9th out of 20 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£169,615
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+44 %
9 May 2011
£118,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £243,000
sale date: 1 Nov 2024
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £189,000
sale date: 20 May 2022
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £168,000
sale date: 25 Feb 2022
rooms: 3
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £164,000
sale date: 26 Jan 2018
rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £159,950
sale date: 30 Mar 2016

Data Sources

The property at 26 York Crescent, Durham, County Durham, DH1 5PU appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 9 May 2011. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 Jan 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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