8 Thropton Close, Chester Le Street, DH2 3HW is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 570 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor of a 2-storey building. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £81,270 , which equates to approximately £142 per square foot. It was last sold on 5 Jan 2017 for £65,000. Since then, the value has increased by £16,270, representing a 25.0% increase, or approximately 2.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £81,270 is:

  • 50.9% lower than the average property price on Thropton Close
  • 52.7% lower than the average in the DH2 3HW postcode area
  • and 62.5% 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 once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 19 June 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
570 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor of 2
Price (estimate)
£81,270
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£142
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

8 Thropton Close, Chester Le Street, County Durham, Durham, DH2 3HW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 19 Jun 2025.

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 3 Oct 2016. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 11.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, with internal insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to very good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to good lighting efficiency, with no change in efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, with internal insulation
Very Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
Good

Compared to DH2 3HW

12 th / 12
Price Rank
53% lower than average
10 th / 10
Size Rank
16% smaller than average
10 th / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
43% lower than average

Compared to other properties in DH2 3HW , this flat's estimated value ranks 12th out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 10 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 10th out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£81,270
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+25 %
5 Jan 2017
£65,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £85,000
sale date: 13 Jan 2023
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £80,000
sale date: 10 Sep 2018

Data Sources

The property at 8 Thropton Close, Chester Le Street, County Durham, Durham, DH2 3HW appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 5 Jan 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 19 Jun 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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