40, Leafield Close
40, Leafield Close
Description & Estimates
Public records show 40, Leafield Close, Chester Le Street to be a modern freehold house with 764 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 291 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
40, Leafield Close, Chester Le Street has an estimated sale value of £213,074 and an estimated rental value of £1,295 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Leafield Close, Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 lies in the borough of Gateshead, within the DH3 postal district.
Our Data Sources
40, Leafield Close, Chester Le Street has 21 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in July 2025 and a single entry in the EPC database dated June 2016.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 5 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 40, Leafield Close, Chester Le Street would be worth £223,728, with a potential rental value of £1,360 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £198,159, with a rental value of £1,205 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of 40, Leafield Close, Chester Le Street has moved down by £90 (0.0%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has increased by £36 (2.8%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 7.3%.
Plot Size
40, Leafield Close, Chester Le Street occupies a 291 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 47 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 24th largest.
Energy Efficiency
40, Leafield Close, Chester Le Street has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 25 Jun 2016.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
40, Leafield Close, Chester Le Street last changed hands on 18th July 2025, selling for £208,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold twice since 1995.
The market for similar properties has dropped by 22.2% since July 2025.
- Sold Jul 2025£208,000
- Sold Dec 2004£184,950
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 800 metres of 40, Leafield Close, Chester Le Street across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 47, Angel Way, Chester Le Street, DH3 1GD, a freehold house, sold at £175,000 on the 4th February 2026.
Read more about house prices in DH3.
- Sold Feb 2026£175,000 | 3 Bed House47, Angel Way, Chester Le Street, DH3 1GD47, Angel Way, Chester Le Street, DH3 1GD
- Sold Jul 2025£195,000 | 3 Bed House22, Robsons Way, Chester Le Street, DH3 1GA22, Robsons Way, Chester Le Street, DH3 1GA
- Sold Dec 2024£180,000 | 3 Bed House14, Caddy Close, Chester Le Street, DH3 1GJ14, Caddy Close, Chester Le Street, DH3 1GJ
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 40, Leafield Close, Chester Le Street as the 47th largest and the 47th most expensive of the 47 addresses on Leafield Close, Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3.
Against the DH3 postcode district average, it is £28k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 500mBirtley East Community Primary School
- 600mRavensworth Terrace Primary School
- 900mSt Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley
- 1.2kmLord Lawson of Beamish Academy
- 1.6kmOxclose Community Academy
- 2.9kmWashington Academy
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Public Transport Nearby
Heworth station is the nearest stop to 40, Leafield Close, Chester Le Street at 5.4 kilometres away.
- 5.4kmHeworth
- 5.5kmChester-le-Street
- 7.0kmDunston
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
