5 The Firs, Kimblesworth, Chester Le Street, DH2 3NX is a leasehold flat built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 990 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £117,459 , which equates to approximately £119 per square foot. It was last sold on 4 Dec 2020 for £96,000. Since then, the value has increased by £21,459, representing a 22.4% increase, or approximately 4.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £117,459 is:

  • 16.7% lower than the average property price on The Firs
  • 9.2% higher than the average in the DH2 3NX postcode area
  • and 48.1% 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 21 January 2010, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
990 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£117,459
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£119
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 The Firs, Kimblesworth, Chester Le Street, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, DH2 3NX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 Aug 2020.

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 21 Jan 2010. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 2.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (very good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 10% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to DH2 3NX

5 th / 20
Price Rank
9% higher than average
3 rd / 18
Size Rank
32% bigger than average
14 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
18% lower than average

Compared to other properties in DH2 3NX , this flat's estimated value ranks 5th out of 20. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 14th out of 18 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 3rd out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£117,459
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+22 %
4 Dec 2020
£96,000
Leasehold
-41.8 %
16 Aug 2006
£165,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £104,000
sale date: 21 Dec 2022
rooms: 3
size: 990 sq ft
sale price: £105,000
sale date: 30 Apr 2021
rooms: 3
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 25 Sep 2006

Data Sources

The property at 5 The Firs, Kimblesworth, Chester Le Street, DH2 3NX appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 4 Dec 2020. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Aug 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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