Our Data Sources
1, The Chains, Durham has no recent1 records in the Land Registry and a single entry in the EPC database dated June 2024.
We combine this information with public data of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 2 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
1Sales dated prior to 2007 are shown, but are not used in our calculations.
Price Range & Condition
The condition of a property plays an important role in determining its value, with the degree of impact varying by property type, size and location.
For 1, The Chains, Durham, we estimate a market value of £168,399 and a rental value of £1,013 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £149,154 and £897 per month respectively.
Energy Efficiency
1, The Chains, Durham has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 03 Jun 2024.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using a boiler and radiators (mains gas).
Sold Prices
The most recent sale of 1, The Chains, Durham completed on 30th November 2006 at £99,950 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a leasehold flat.
Since 1995 the property has sold twice.
- Sold Nov 2006£99,950
- Sold Jun 1999£38,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2007 15 properties similar to 1, The Chains, Durham have sold within a radius of 700 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 31st March 2025, was 15 The Cathedrals, Court Lane, Durham, DH1 3JS, a leasehold flat which sold for £160,000.
Read more about house prices in DH1.
- Sold Mar 2025£160,000 | 2 Bed Flat15 The Cathedrals, Court Lane, Durham, DH1 3JS15 The Cathedrals, Court Lane, Durham, DH1 3JS
- Sold May 2024£163,000 | 2 Bed Flat3 The Cathedrals, Court Lane, Durham, DH1 3JS3 The Cathedrals, Court Lane, Durham, DH1 3JS
- Sold Aug 2023£170,000 | 2 Bed Flat52, The Sidings, Durham, DH1 1HS52, The Sidings, Durham, DH1 1HS
- Sold Mar 2022£185,000 | 2 Bed Flat8, The Chains, Durham, DH1 1QZ8, The Chains, Durham, DH1 1QZ
- Sold Oct 2020£150,000 | 2 Bed Flat30, Freemans Quay, Durham, DH1 1SW30, Freemans Quay, Durham, DH1 1SW
Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Explore Nearby Properties
The surrounding properties have an average estimated value of £223,891, ranging from £152,263 to £548,173.
- 3 The Chains
2 Bed Flat | 0 m | Est. Value: £181,258
- 2 The Chains
2 Bed Flat | 0 m | Est. Value: £188,181
- 4 The Chains
2 Bed Flat | 12 m | Est. Value: £157,182
- 6 The Chains
2 Bed Flat | 12 m | Est. Value: £193,552
- 5 The Chains
2 Bed Flat | 12 m | Est. Value: £186,816
Location Comparison
Of the 24 addresses on The Chains, Durham, DH1, 1, The Chains, Durham comes out as the 20th largest and the 20th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £98k less expensive than the average property across the DH1 district.
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Schools Nearby
- St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School900 m away
- Laurel Avenue Community Primary School1.2 km away
- St Margaret's Church of England Primary School1.4 km away
- St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham1.3 km away
- Durham Johnston Comprehensive School1.8 km away
- Framwellgate School Durham2.3 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Durham|800 m away
- Chester-le-Street|8.4 km away
- Bishop Auckland|15.2 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Broadband here reaches superfast speeds, based on recent Ofcom data.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast Broadband available in this area.
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency data.












