31 Union Court, Chester Le Street, DH3 3PA is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 603 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £99,341 , which equates to approximately £165 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Apr 2012 for £82,000. Since then, the value has increased by £17,341, representing a 21.1% increase, or approximately 1.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £99,341 is:

  • 3.0% lower than the average property price on Union Court
  • 21.1% higher than the average in the DH3 3PA postcode area
  • and 54.1% 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 29 March 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
603 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£99,341
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£165
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

31 Union Court, Chester Le Street, County Durham, Durham, DH3 3PA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Mar 2013.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 21 Jan 2009. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 2.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 50 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to DH3 3PA

20 th / 33
Price Rank
21% higher than average
11 th / 30
Size Rank
8% bigger than average
26 th / 30
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% higher than average

Compared to other properties in DH3 3PA , this flat's estimated value ranks 20th out of 33. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 26th out of 30 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 11th out of 30 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£99,341
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+21 %
20 Apr 2012
£82,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £62,500
sale date: 18 Mar 2025
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £67,000
sale date: 16 Dec 2024
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £70,000
sale date: 16 Aug 2024
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £67,500
sale date: 31 Jul 2024
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £57,500
sale date: 10 Aug 2023

Data Sources

The property at 31 Union Court, Chester Le Street, County Durham, Durham, DH3 3PA appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 20 Apr 2012. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Mar 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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