Our Data Sources
196, Gilesgate, Durham has a single entry in the Land Registry from June 2012 and a single entry in the EPC database dated September 2017.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 3 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
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 196, Gilesgate, Durham, we estimate a market value of £548,063 and a rental value of £1,540 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £485,427 and £1,364 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 196, Gilesgate, Durham as measuring 147 m2.
That makes it the 19th largest plot in the postcode, where 20 of the 23 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
196, Gilesgate, Durham has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 21 Sep 2017.
The property is connected to mains gas and has single glazed windows. It is heated using a boiler and radiators (mains gas).
Sold Prices
The most recent sale of 196, Gilesgate, Durham completed on 28th June 2012 at £295,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 this is the property's only sale.
Values of comparable properties have risen by 20.6% over the period since June 2012.
- Sold Jun 2012£295,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2007 18 properties similar to 196, Gilesgate, Durham have sold within a radius of 670 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 1st May 2026, was 57, Ferens Park, Durham, DH1 1NU, a freehold house which sold for £450,000.
Read more about house prices in DH1.
- Sold May 2026£450,000 | 4 Bed House57, Ferens Park, Durham, DH1 1NU57, Ferens Park, Durham, DH1 1NU
- Sold Mar 2025£585,000 | 4 Bed House201, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 1QN201, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 1QN
- Sold Feb 2024£350,000 | 4 Bed House4, Leazes Place, Durham, DH1 1RE4, Leazes Place, Durham, DH1 1RE
- Sold Sep 2022£200,000 | 4 Bed House92B, Claypath, Durham, DH1 1RG92B, Claypath, Durham, DH1 1RG
- Sold Jul 2022£515,000 | 4 Bed House20, Ferens Park, Durham, DH1 1NU20, Ferens Park, Durham, DH1 1NU
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 £370,541, ranging from £116,014 to £664,826.
- 197 Gilesgate
5 Bed House | 5 m | Est. Value: £634,822
- 195 Gilesgate
4 Bed House | 6 m | Est. Value: £526,068
- 194 Gilesgate
5 Bed House | 11 m | Est. Value: £519,954
- 198 Gilesgate
5 Bed House | 12 m | Est. Value: £664,826
- 199 Gilesgate
4 Bed House | 16 m | Est. Value: £476,596
Location Comparison
Of the 185 addresses on Gilesgate, Durham, DH1, 196, Gilesgate, Durham comes out as the 67th largest and the 18th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £264k more 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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate1.4 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|900 m away
- Chester-le-Street|8.5 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.












