42, St. Giles Close
42, St. Giles Close
Description & Estimates
Public records show 42, St. Giles Close, Durham to be a modern leasehold apartment with 678 ft2 of internal area.
In this area, apartments of this size normally have 2 bedrooms.
42, St. Giles Close, Durham has an estimated sale value of £165,456 and an estimated rental value of £1,042 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
St. Giles Close, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 lies within the DH1 postal district.
Our Data Sources
42, St. Giles Close, Durham has 31 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in February 2026 and a single entry in the EPC database dated May 2018.
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 42, St. Giles Close, Durham would be worth £173,729, with a potential rental value of £1,094 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £153,874, with a rental value of £969 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 42, St. Giles Close, Durham has decreased by £3,830 (2.3%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has grown by £20 (2.0%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 7.6%.
Energy Efficiency
42, St. Giles Close, Durham has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 24 May 2018.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Electric storage heaters.
Sold Prices
42, St. Giles Close, Durham last changed hands on 27th February 2026, selling for £152,500. The transaction was logged as a leasehold flat by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 3 times since 1995.
The market for similar properties has dropped by 21.5% since February 2026.
- Sold Feb 2026£152,500
- Sold Oct 2012£143,250
- Sold Feb 2000£88,500
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 660 metres of 42, St. Giles Close, Durham across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 30, St. Giles Close, Durham, DH1 1XH, a leasehold flat, sold at £160,000 on the 9th January 2026.
Read more about house prices in DH1.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Properties Let Nearby
Agents in our network have reported 1 letting within 660 metres of 42, St. Giles Close, Durham across the last 2 years.
The newest of these is 56, Musgrave Gardens, Durham, DH1 1PL, a freehold house let by North East Property in June 2019.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 42, St. Giles Close, Durham as the 32nd largest and the 32nd most expensive of the 49 addresses on St. Giles Close, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1.
Against the DH1 postcode district average, it is £89k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 500mLaurel Avenue Community Primary School
- 700mSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate
- 900mSt Hild's College Church of England Primary School, Durham
- 1.9kmSt Leonard's Catholic School, Durham
- 2.1kmBelmont Community School
- 2.5kmDurham Johnston Comprehensive School
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Public Transport Nearby
Durham station is the nearest stop to 42, St. Giles Close, Durham at 1.5 kilometres away.
- 1.5kmDurham
- 8.6kmChester-le-Street
- 15.3kmSeaham
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.
