6 Farnham Close, Durham, DH1 5FL is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 527 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor of a 1-storey building. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £83,451 , which equates to approximately £158 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Mar 2016 for £68,000. Since then, the value has increased by £15,451, representing a 22.7% increase, or approximately 2.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £83,451 is:

  • 22.2% lower than the average property price on Farnham Close
  • 26.3% lower than the average in the DH1 5FL postcode area
  • and 66.1% lower than the average price for Durham 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 14 August 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in DH1 5FL

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Not Recorded Maisonette
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
527 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor of 1
Price (estimate)
£83,451
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£158
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

6 Farnham Close, Durham, DH1 5FL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 Aug 2025.

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 2014, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 15.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from good to poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets to good lighting efficiency, with no change in efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Poor
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
Good

Compared to DH1 5FL

21 st / 25
Price Rank
26% lower than average
7 th / 22
Size Rank
14% smaller than average
20 th / 22
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% lower than average

Sale History

Today
£83,451
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+23 %
21 Mar 2016
£68,000
Leasehold
-22.7 %
31 Mar 2006
£87,950
Leasehold
+170.6 %
2 Jun 1995
£32,500
Leasehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Very low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
No mapped risk

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has very low surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £73,000
sale date: 30 May 2025
rooms: 2
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £75,000
sale date: 27 May 2025
rooms: 2
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £70,000
sale date: 22 Apr 2024
rooms: 2
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £68,500
sale date: 19 Oct 2023
rooms: 2
size: 474 sq ft
sale price: £69,000
sale date: 14 Oct 2022

Data Sources

The property at 6 Farnham Close, Durham, DH1 5FL appears three times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 21 Mar 2016. It also has three Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 14 Aug 2025. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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