8 Orchard Gardens, Chester Le Street, DH3 3JY is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 775 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 £332,143 , which equates to approximately £429 per square foot. It was last sold on 5 May 2017 for £225,000. Since then, the value has increased by £107,143, representing a 47.6% increase, or approximately 5.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £332,143 is:

  • 17.6% higher than the average property price on Orchard Gardens
  • 0.1% higher than the average in the DH3 3JY postcode area
  • and 53.3% higher than the average price for Chester Le Street as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 4 February 2010, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
775 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£332,143
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£429
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Orchard Gardens, Chester Le Street, County Durham, Durham, DH3 3JY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Nov 2011.

This property uses a gas boiler with underfloor heating as its main heating source. It is connected to mains gas. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 4 Feb 2010, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 25.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system changed from boiler and radiators, mains gas to boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to DH3 3JY

10 th / 18
Price Rank
0% same as average
12 th / 12
Size Rank
36% smaller than average
1 st / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
57% higher than average

Compared to other properties in DH3 3JY , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 10th out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st 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 12th out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£332,143
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+48 %
5 May 2017
£225,000
Leasehold
+42.4 %
18 Jun 2010
£158,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

20 Orchard Gardens, Chester Le Street, DH3 3JY
rooms: 3
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £172,500
sale date: 24 Apr 2015

Data Sources

The property at 8 Orchard Gardens, Chester Le Street, DH3 3JY appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 5 May 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 Nov 2011. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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