8 Kensington Gardens, Ferryhill, DL17 8LU is a freehold terraced property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,335 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £166,414 , which equates to approximately £125 per square foot. It was last sold on 10 Jul 2023 for £146,500. Since then, the value has increased by £19,914, representing a 13.6% increase, or approximately 5.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £166,414 is:

  • 1.2% higher than the average property price on Kensington Gardens
  • 8.7% lower than the average in the DL17 8LU postcode area
  • and 63.8% higher than the average price for Ferryhill 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 6 July 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1335 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£166,414
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£125
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Kensington Gardens, Ferryhill, County Durham, Durham, DL17 8LU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Jul 2022.

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 Feb 2021, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 35.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 43% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to DL17 8LU

10 th / 12
Price Rank
9% lower than average
9 th / 11
Size Rank
14% smaller than average
8 th / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% higher than average

Compared to other properties in DL17 8LU , this house's estimated value ranks 10th out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 11 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 9th out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£166,414
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+14 %
10 Jul 2023
£146,500
Leasehold
+109.3 %
26 Apr 2021
£70,000
Leasehold
+89.2 %
6 Oct 1995
£37,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1367 sq ft
sale price: £158,950
sale date: 29 Oct 2021
rooms: 5
size: 1324 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 17 Sep 2021
rooms: 5
size: 1302 sq ft
sale price: £144,000
sale date: 26 Jun 2020
rooms: 5
size: 1431 sq ft
sale price: £110,000
sale date: 13 Jun 2016

Data Sources

The property at 8 Kensington Gardens, Ferryhill, DL17 8LU appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 10 Jul 2023. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Jul 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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