82 Wensley Close, Ouston, Chester Le Street, DH2 1SE is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 592 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 £87,285 , which equates to approximately £147 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Mar 2016 for £68,950. Since then, the value has increased by £18,335, representing a 26.6% increase, or approximately 2.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £87,285 is:

  • 32.9% lower than the average property price on Wensley Close
  • 29.6% lower than the average in the DH2 1SE postcode area
  • and 59.7% lower than the average price for Chester Le Street as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (2 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 13 June 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
592 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£87,285
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£147
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

82 Wensley Close, Ouston, Chester Le Street, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, DH2 1SE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Jun 2023.

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 Feb 2012. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 5.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was changed from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 8% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very poor).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 8% of fixed outlets
Very Poor

Compared to DH2 1SE

15 th / 34
Price Rank
30% lower than average
12 th / 25
Size Rank
25% smaller than average
11 th / 25
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% lower than average

Compared to other properties in DH2 1SE , this flat's estimated value ranks 15th out of 34. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 25 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 12th out of 25 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£87,285
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+27 %
23 Mar 2016
£68,950
Leasehold
-18.8 %
2 Jun 2006
£84,950
Leasehold
+2.4 %
24 Sep 2004
£82,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £75,000
sale date: 30 Jul 2024
rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £55,000
sale date: 26 Jan 2024
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £77,000
sale date: 17 Dec 2021
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £59,950
sale date: 7 Dec 2020
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £70,000
sale date: 5 Jul 2019

Data Sources

The property at 82 Wensley Close, Ouston, Chester Le Street, DH2 1SE appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 23 Mar 2016. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 Jun 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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