52 Wensley Close, Ouston, Chester Le Street, DH2 1SD is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 581 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £93,344 , which equates to approximately £161 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Jan 2014 for £73,000. Since then, the value has increased by £20,344, representing a 27.9% increase, or approximately 2.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £93,344 is:

  • 28.3% lower than the average property price on Wensley Close
  • 36.7% lower than the average in the DH2 1SD postcode area
  • and 56.9% lower than the average price for Chester Le Street as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 28 July 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
581 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£93,344
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£161
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

52 Wensley Close, Ouston, Chester Le Street, County Durham, Durham, DH2 1SD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 28 Jul 2014.

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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 25 Oct 2013, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 22.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, limited insulation (assumed) to pitched, 25 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 11% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 25 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 11% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to DH2 1SD

35 th / 44
Price Rank
37% lower than average
23 rd / 28
Size Rank
32% smaller than average
20 th / 28
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% lower than average

Compared to other properties in DH2 1SD , this flat's estimated value ranks 35th out of 44. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 20th 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 23th out of 28 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£93,344
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+28 %
31 Jan 2014
£73,000
Leasehold
-10.4 %
10 Feb 2006
£81,500
Leasehold
+143.3 %
1 Feb 2001
£33,500
Leasehold
+24.1 %
9 Apr 1999
£27,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £50,000
sale date: 26 Jun 2025
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: £53,000
sale date: 4 Oct 2013

Data Sources

The property at 52 Wensley Close, Ouston, Chester Le Street, DH2 1SD appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 31 Jan 2014. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 28 Jul 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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