81 Leyburn Close, Ouston, Chester Le Street, DH2 1TE is a leasehold terraced property built between 1976-1982. 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 £118,897 , which equates to approximately £165 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Aug 2010 for £90,000. Since then, the value has increased by £28,897, representing a 32.1% increase, or approximately 2.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £118,897 is:

  • 33.0% lower than the average property price on Leyburn Close
  • 14.4% lower than the average in the DH2 1TE postcode area
  • and 45.1% lower than the average price for Chester Le Street as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 12 September 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
721 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£118,897
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£165
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

81 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 12 Sep 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 Sep 2010, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 12.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system changed from warm air, mains gas to boiler and radiators, mains gas, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 90% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 43% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to average.
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 43% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to DH2 1TE

17 th / 25
Price Rank
14% lower than average
10 th / 12
Size Rank
12% smaller than average
7 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% lower than average

Compared to other properties in DH2 1TE , this house's estimated value ranks 17th out of 25. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 12 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 10th out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£118,897
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+32 %
20 Aug 2010
£90,000
Leasehold
+114.3 %
25 Jun 1996
£42,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

64 Leyburn Close, Ouston, Chester Le Street, DH2 1TE
rooms: 5
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £144,000
sale date: 18 Oct 2024
65 Leyburn Close, Ouston, Chester Le Street, DH2 1TE
rooms: 5
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £114,000
sale date: 14 Jun 2019
74 Leyburn Close, Ouston, Chester Le Street, DH2 1TE
rooms: 5
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £110,000
sale date: 5 Jun 2017
79 Leyburn Close, Ouston, Chester Le Street, DH2 1TE
rooms: 5
size: 727 sq ft
sale price: £105,000
sale date: 1 Nov 2016
76 Leyburn Close, Ouston, Chester Le Street, DH2 1TE
rooms: 5
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £84,000
sale date: 19 Nov 2012

Data Sources

The property at 81 Leyburn Close, Ouston, Chester Le Street, DH2 1TE appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 20 Aug 2010. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Sep 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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