72 Leyburn Close, Ouston, Chester Le Street, DH2 1TE is a leasehold semi-detached property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 721 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 £173,186 , which equates to approximately £240 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Mar 2011 for £117,000. Since then, the value has increased by £56,186, representing a 48.0% increase, or approximately 3.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £173,186 is:

  • 2.4% lower than the average property price on Leyburn Close
  • 24.7% higher than the average in the DH2 1TE postcode area
  • and 20.0% 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 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 17 May 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
721 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£173,186
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£240
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

72 Leyburn Close, Ouston, Chester Le Street, County Durham, Durham, DH2 1TE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 May 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 24 Jul 2014, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 20.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from timber frame, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to DH2 1TE

12 th / 25
Price Rank
25% higher than average
9 th / 12
Size Rank
12% smaller than average
4 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
42% higher than average

Compared to other properties in DH2 1TE , this house's estimated value ranks 12th out of 25. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 12 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 9th out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£173,186
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+48 %
18 Mar 2011
£117,000
Leasehold
+125 %
28 Sep 2000
£52,000
Leasehold
+10.8 %
27 Nov 1998
£46,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £100,000
sale date: 11 Jan 2019

Data Sources

The property at 72 Leyburn Close, Ouston, Chester Le Street, DH2 1TE appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 18 Mar 2011. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 May 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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