51 Orchard Drive, Durham, DH1 1LA is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,281 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £474,175 , which equates to approximately £370 per square foot. It was last sold on 14 Jun 2019 for £347,000. Since then, the value has increased by £127,175, representing a 36.6% increase, or approximately 5.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £474,175 is:

  • 47.2% higher than the average property price on Orchard Drive
  • 24.2% higher than the average in the DH1 1LA postcode area
  • and 88.0% higher than the average price for Durham as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 6 February 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in DH1 1LA

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1281 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£474,175
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£370
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

51 Orchard Drive, Durham, County Durham, DH1 1LA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Feb 2019.

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 29 Jan 2009, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 40%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinderstat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 40% 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
Roof
Pitched, limited insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to DH1 1LA

6 th / 31
Price Rank
24% higher than average
16 th / 28
Size Rank
5% smaller than average
3 rd / 28
Price Per Sq FT Rank
31% higher than average

Compared to other properties in DH1 1LA , this house's estimated value ranks 6th out of 31. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 28 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 16th out of 28 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£474,175
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+37 %
14 Jun 2019
£347,000
Leasehold
+2559 %
6 Apr 1998
£13,050
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

53 Orchard Drive, Durham, DH1 1LA
rooms: 9
size: 1324 sq ft
sale price: £347,000
sale date: 1 Jul 2019
59 Orchard Drive, Durham, DH1 1LA
rooms: 7
size: 1216 sq ft
sale price: £285,000
sale date: 31 Oct 2014
5 Orchard Drive, Durham, DH1 1LA
rooms: 7
size: 1354 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 15 Oct 2010
57 Orchard Drive, Durham, DH1 1LA
rooms: 8
size: 1313 sq ft
sale price: £192,500
sale date: 13 Jun 2003
55 Orchard Drive, Durham, DH1 1LA
rooms: 7
size: 1378 sq ft
sale price: £131,000
sale date: 4 Sep 2002

Data Sources

The property at 51 Orchard Drive, Durham, DH1 1LA appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 14 Jun 2019. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Feb 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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