86 Birkdale Gardens, Durham, DH1 2UJ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 1,130 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 £219,572 , which equates to approximately £194 per square foot. It was last sold on 8 Sep 2009 for £160,000. Since then, the value has increased by £59,572, representing a 37.2% increase, or approximately 2.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £219,572 is:

  • 2.3% lower than the average property price on Birkdale Gardens
  • 4.0% lower than the average in the DH1 2UJ postcode area
  • and 12.9% lower than the average price for Durham 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 17 October 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
1130 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£219,572
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£194
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

86 Birkdale Gardens, Durham, County Durham, DH1 2UJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 Oct 2014.

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 2008, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 35.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinderstat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 75 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 45% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from good to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to DH1 2UJ

24 th / 40
Price Rank
4% lower than average
14 th / 25
Size Rank
5% bigger than average
21 st / 25
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% lower than average

Compared to other properties in DH1 2UJ , this house's estimated value ranks 24th out of 40. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 21th out of 25 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 14th out of 25 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£219,572
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+37 %
8 Sep 2009
£160,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1055 sq ft
sale price: £161,500
sale date: 21 Aug 2014
rooms: 6
size: 1087 sq ft
sale price: £154,000
sale date: 8 Mar 2013
rooms: 6
size: 1071 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 17 Feb 2012
rooms: 6
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 5 Mar 2007
rooms: 6
size: 1119 sq ft
sale price: £115,000
sale date: 24 Jan 2003

Data Sources

The property at 86 Birkdale Gardens, Durham, County Durham, DH1 2UJ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 8 Sep 2009. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 Oct 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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