5 Forster Square, Wingate, TS28 5JG is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 743 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 £59,284 , which equates to approximately £80 per square foot. It was last sold on 26 Jan 2024 for £53,000. Since then, the value has increased by £6,284, representing a 11.9% increase, or approximately 6.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £59,284 is:

  • 18.5% lower than the average property price on Forster Square
  • 13.5% lower than the average in the TS28 5JG postcode area
  • and 60.3% lower than the average price for Wingate 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 2 October 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
743 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£59,284
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£80
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Forster Square, Wingate, County Durham, Durham, TS28 5JG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of F, based on the latest assessment carried out on 2 Oct 2023.

This property uses a coal-fired boiler with radiators as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows have some double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 7 Feb 2014. The rating of F remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 3.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from average to poor, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, coal).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, while the system remained as from main system, no cylinder thermostat.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to some double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 14% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, coal
Poor
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Some double glazing
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Sale History

Today
£59,284
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+12 %
26 Jan 2024
£53,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

1 Forster Square, Wingate, TS28 5JG
rooms: 4
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £69,995
sale date: 14 Jul 2023
16 Forster Square, Wingate, TS28 5JG
rooms: 4
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £35,000
sale date: 2 Aug 2013
22 Forster Square, Wingate, TS28 5JG
rooms: 4
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £59,000
sale date: 21 Dec 2007

Data Sources

The property at 5 Forster Square, Wingate, County Durham, Durham, TS28 5JG appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 26 Jan 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 2 Oct 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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