47 Wensley Close, Ouston, Chester Le Street, DH2 1SD is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 592 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £52,160 , which equates to approximately £88 per square foot. It was last sold on 26 Jun 2025 for £50,000. Since then, the value has increased by £2,160, representing a 4.3% increase, or approximately 9.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £52,160 is:

  • 59.9% lower than the average property price on Wensley Close
  • 64.6% lower than the average in the DH2 1SD postcode area
  • and 75.9% 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 rented both times. This suggests the property has often been rented out, which may indicate use as an investment or buy-to-let.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 7 September 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
592 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£52,160
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£88
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

47 Wensley Close, Ouston, Chester Le Street, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, DH2 1SD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 7 Sep 2023.

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 2 Jun 2023, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 16.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to DH2 1SD

38 th / 44
Price Rank
65% lower than average
20 th / 28
Size Rank
31% smaller than average
23 rd / 28
Price Per Sq FT Rank
49% lower than average

Compared to other properties in DH2 1SD , this flat's estimated value ranks 38th out of 44. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 23th out of 28 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 20th out of 28 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£52,160
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+4 %
26 Jun 2025
£50,000
Leasehold
-39 %
8 Jun 2005
£82,000
Leasehold
+131 %
15 Feb 2002
£35,500
Leasehold
+26.8 %
21 Nov 1996
£28,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £58,000
sale date: 16 Oct 2020
rooms: 3
size: 572 sq ft
sale price: £62,000
sale date: 27 Apr 2018
rooms: 3
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £70,000
sale date: 17 Nov 2017
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £73,000
sale date: 31 Jan 2014
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £53,000
sale date: 4 Oct 2013

Data Sources

The property at 47 Wensley Close, Ouston, Chester Le Street, DH2 1SD appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 26 Jun 2025. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 7 Sep 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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