49, East Lea
49, East Lea
Description & Estimates







Public records show 49, East Lea, Durham to be a mid-century freehold house with 850 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 231 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
49, East Lea, Durham has an estimated sale value of £96,337 and an estimated rental value of £734 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
East Lea, Thornley, Durham, DH6 lies within the DH6 postal district.
Our Data Sources
49, East Lea, Durham has 21 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in July 2016 and a single entry in the EPC database dated February 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 49, East Lea, Durham would be worth £101,153, with a potential rental value of £771 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £89,593, with a rental value of £683 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 49, East Lea, Durham has fallen by £820 (0.9%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has moved up by £21 (2.8%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 9.1%.
Plot Size
49, East Lea, Durham occupies a 231 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 34 other houses in this postcode, 30 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 21st largest.
Energy Efficiency
49, East Lea, Durham has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 02 Feb 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
49, East Lea, Durham last changed hands on 15th July 2016, selling for £77,000. 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 risen by 54.2% since July 2016.
- Sold Jul 2016£77,000
- Sold Jul 2005£69,950
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 1.7 kilometres of 49, East Lea, Durham across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 23, East Lea, Durham, DH6 3EA, a freehold house, sold at £130,000 on the 15th April 2025.
Read more about house prices in DH6.
•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 49, East Lea, Durham as the 42nd largest and the 24th most expensive of the 78 addresses on East Lea, Thornley, Durham, DH6.
Against the DH6 postcode district average, it is £40k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 200mThornley Academy
- 1.2kmLudworth Primary School
- 1.6kmSt Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley
- 4.6kmWellfield School
- 5.4kmThe Academy at Shotton Hall
- 5.8kmSt Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College
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Public Transport Nearby
Horden station is the nearest stop to 49, East Lea, Durham at 8.6 kilometres away.
- 8.6kmHorden
- 9.7kmDurham
- 11.0kmSeaham
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.

