58 Melbeck Drive, Ouston, Chester Le Street, DH2 1TY is a leasehold semi-detached property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 775 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 £175,606 , which equates to approximately £227 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 Mar 1997 for £47,000. Since then, the value has increased by £128,606, representing a 273.6% increase, or approximately 9.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £175,606 is:

  • 1.5% higher than the average property price on Melbeck Drive
  • 5.1% higher than the average in the DH2 1TY postcode area
  • and 22.4% 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 once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 10 August 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
775 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£175,606
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£227
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

58 Melbeck Drive, Ouston, Chester Le Street, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, DH2 1TY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Aug 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 27 Feb 2013, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 9.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 78% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to DH2 1TY

13 th / 24
Price Rank
5% higher than average
9 th / 17
Size Rank
10% bigger than average
10 th / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% lower than average

Compared to other properties in DH2 1TY , this house's estimated value ranks 13th out of 24. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 17 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 9th out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£175,606
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+274 %
27 Mar 1997
£47,000
Leasehold
-10.1 %
28 May 1996
£52,300
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 9 Sep 2022
rooms: 4
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 10 Jul 2020
rooms: 6
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £57,000
sale date: 28 Apr 2000
rooms: 5
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £37,500
sale date: 16 Feb 1996
rooms: 5
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 8 Mar 2006

Data Sources

The property at 58 Melbeck Drive, Ouston, Chester Le Street, DH2 1TY appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 27 Mar 1997. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Aug 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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