42 Queen Street, Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 1ED is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. 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 £65,170 , which equates to approximately £101 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Mar 2023 for £61,750. Since then, the value has increased by £3,420, representing a 5.5% increase, or approximately 2.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £65,170 is:

  • 25.0% lower than the average property price on Queen Street
  • 19.1% lower than the average in the DH3 1ED postcode area
  • and 518.7% higher 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 12 May 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
646 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£65,170
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£101
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Queen Street, Birtley, Chester Le Street, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, DH3 1ED has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 May 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 8 Jan 2015. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 2.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 14% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to DH3 1ED

10 th / 24
Price Rank
19% lower than average
22 nd / 22
Size Rank
14% smaller than average
2 nd / 22
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% lower than average

Compared to other properties in DH3 1ED , this house's estimated value ranks 10th out of 24. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 22 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 22th out of 22 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£65,170
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+6 %
24 Mar 2023
£61,750
Leasehold
-20.8 %
25 Nov 2005
£78,000
Leasehold
+151.6 %
12 Apr 2002
£31,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £83,500
sale date: 24 Apr 2025
rooms: 3
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £62,500
sale date: 9 Jun 2023
rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £80,100
sale date: 16 Sep 2022
rooms: 4
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £67,000
sale date: 1 Jul 2022
rooms: 4
size: 740 sq ft
sale price: £37,000
sale date: 13 Nov 2020

Data Sources

The property at 42 Queen Street, Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 1ED appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 24 Mar 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 May 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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