3 Forster Close, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4XJ is a freehold detached property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 1,378 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 £261,790 , which equates to approximately £190 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Mar 2010 for £192,500. Since then, the value has increased by £69,290, representing a 36.0% increase, or approximately 2.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £261,790 is:

  • 7.2% lower than the average property price on Forster Close
  • 8.1% lower than the average in the DL5 4XJ postcode area
  • and 58.9% higher than the average price for Newton Aycliffe 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 4 February 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
1378 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£261,790
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£190
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

3 Forster Close, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, Durham, DL5 4XJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 4 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 Aug 2009, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 18.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from good to poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 35% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 9% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from average to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 9% of fixed outlets
Very Poor

Compared to DL5 4XJ

20 th / 24
Price Rank
8% lower than average
5 th / 10
Size Rank
2% bigger than average
8 th / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% lower than average

Compared to other properties in DL5 4XJ , this house's estimated value ranks 20th out of 24. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 10 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 5th out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£261,790
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+36 %
23 Mar 2010
£192,500
Leasehold
+140.6 %
6 Apr 2001
£80,000
Leasehold
-1.2 %
18 Dec 1998
£81,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1173 sq ft
sale price: £242,000
sale date: 26 Jul 2019
rooms: 7
size: 1208 sq ft
sale price: £202,000
sale date: 11 Nov 2011
rooms: 6
size: 1266 sq ft
sale price: £192,500
sale date: 30 Sep 2009
rooms: 8
size: 1539 sq ft
sale price: £232,500
sale date: 12 May 2006
rooms: 7
size: 1358 sq ft
sale price: £108,000
sale date: 26 Oct 2001

Data Sources

The property at 3 Forster Close, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4XJ appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 23 Mar 2010. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 4 Feb 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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