7 Leafield Close, Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 1RX is a freehold detached property built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 1,636 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £337,252 , which equates to approximately £206 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Sep 2018 for £275,000. Since then, the value has increased by £62,252, representing a 22.6% increase, or approximately 3.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £337,252 is:

  • 2.2% lower than the average property price on Leafield Close
  • 0.5% higher than the average in the DH3 1RX postcode area
  • and 60.9% higher 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 23 April 2018, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
1636 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£337,252
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£206
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

7 Leafield Close, Birtley, Chester Le Street, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, DH3 1RX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 23 Apr 2018.

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 20 Mar 2015. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 1.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, insulated at rafters to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 80% of 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, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to DH3 1RX

10 th / 45
Price Rank
1% higher than average
9 th / 29
Size Rank
12% bigger than average
12 th / 29
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% lower than average

Compared to other properties in DH3 1RX , this house's estimated value ranks 10th out of 45. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 29 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 9th out of 29 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£337,252
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+23 %
7 Sep 2018
£275,000
Leasehold
-1.8 %
29 Aug 2018
£280,000
Leasehold
+1.8 %
4 Jun 2004
£274,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 8
size: 1668 sq ft
sale price: £337,500
sale date: 13 Dec 2024
rooms: 8
size: 1851 sq ft
sale price: £345,000
sale date: 21 Jul 2023
rooms: 9
size: 1851 sq ft
sale price: £347,000
sale date: 5 May 2023
rooms: 8
size: 1572 sq ft
sale price: £272,500
sale date: 18 Jun 2021
rooms: 7
size: 1550 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 17 Apr 2020

Data Sources

The property at 7 Leafield Close, Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 1RX appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 7 Sep 2018. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 23 Apr 2018. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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