72 Prebends Field, Durham, DH1 1HJ is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 570 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £96,107 , which equates to approximately £168 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Dec 1996 for £34,500. Since then, the value has increased by £61,607, representing a 178.6% increase, or approximately 6.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £96,107 is:

  • 39.4% lower than the average property price on Prebends Field
  • 30.8% lower than the average in the DH1 1HJ postcode area
  • and 61.6% 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 9 April 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
570 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£96,107
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£168
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

72 Prebends Field, Durham, DH1 1HJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 Apr 2025.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 3 Feb 2020. The rating of E is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, electric to electric storage heaters, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from very poor to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to DH1 1HJ

21 st / 26
Price Rank
31% lower than average
16 th / 23
Size Rank
27% smaller than average
17 th / 23
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% lower than average

Compared to other properties in DH1 1HJ , this flat's estimated value ranks 21th out of 26. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 17th out of 23 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 16th out of 23 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£96,107
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+179 %
20 Dec 1996
£34,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £71,000
sale date: 28 Mar 2024
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £82,500
sale date: 15 Dec 2023
rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £56,750
sale date: 10 Oct 2023
rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £70,000
sale date: 12 Apr 2018
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £86,000
sale date: 7 Jul 2017

Data Sources

The property at 72 Prebends Field, Durham, DH1 1HJ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 20 Dec 1996. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 Apr 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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