43, Orchard House New Elvet, Durham, DH1 3DB is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 538 square feet of living space and is situated on the 3rd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £132,574 , which equates to approximately £246 per square foot. It was last sold on 3 Oct 2013 for £103,000. Since then, the value has increased by £29,574, representing a 28.7% increase, or approximately 2.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £132,574 is:

  • 41.7% lower than the average property price on New Elvet
  • 10.6% higher than the average in the DH1 3DB postcode area
  • and 47.4% 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 21 January 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
538 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
3rd floor
Price (estimate)
£132,574
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£246
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

43, Orchard House New Elvet, Durham, County Durham, DH1 3DB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 21 Jan 2015.

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 14 Oct 2010, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 8.1%.

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 roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 75 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to solid brick, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to DH1 3DB

26 th / 43
Price Rank
11% higher than average
7 th / 34
Size Rank
2% bigger than average
24 th / 34
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% higher than average

Compared to other properties in DH1 3DB , this flat's estimated value ranks 26th out of 43. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 24th out of 34 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 7th out of 34 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£132,574
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+29 %
3 Oct 2013
£103,000
Leasehold
-17.6 %
22 Jun 2011
£125,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £103,800
sale date: 22 Aug 2024
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £117,000
sale date: 1 Jul 2024
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £110,000
sale date: 30 Jan 2024
rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £73,000
sale date: 7 Sep 2023
rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £110,000
sale date: 30 Aug 2023

Data Sources

The property at 43, Orchard House New Elvet, Durham, DH1 3DB appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 3 Oct 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 21 Jan 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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