7, Hillcrest
7, Hillcrest
Description & Estimates
Public records show 7, Hillcrest, Durham to be an early-century freehold house with 947 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 181 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
7, Hillcrest, Durham has an estimated sale value of £251,891 and an estimated rental value of £1,370 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Hillcrest, High Shincliffe, Durham, DH1 lies within the DH1 postal district.
Our Data Sources
7, Hillcrest, Durham has a single entry in the Land Registry from August 2014 and a single entry in the EPC database dated April 2014.
We combine this information with that 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.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 7, Hillcrest, Durham would be worth £264,485, with a potential rental value of £1,438 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £234,259, with a rental value of £1,274 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 7, Hillcrest, Durham has dropped by £3,636 (1.4%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has risen by £40 (2.9%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 6.5%.
Plot Size
7, Hillcrest, Durham occupies a 181 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 18 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 16th largest.
Energy Efficiency
7, Hillcrest, Durham has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 07 Apr 2014.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
7, Hillcrest, Durham last changed hands on 19th August 2014, selling for £189,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
That is its only recorded sale since 1995.
The market for similar properties has dropped by 11.1% since August 2014.
- Sold Aug 2014£189,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 760 metres of 7, Hillcrest, Durham across the last 2 years.
Most recently, Sands Bungalow, The Sands, Durham, DH1 1JY, a freehold house, sold at £205,000 on the 5th August 2025.
Read more about house prices in DH1.
•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 7, Hillcrest, Durham as the 32nd largest and the 33rd most expensive of the 37 addresses on Hillcrest, High Shincliffe, Durham, DH1.
Against the DH1 postcode district average, it is £3k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 1.0kmSt Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School
- 1.3kmLaurel Avenue Community Primary School
- 1.4kmSt Margaret's Church of England Primary School
- 1.1kmSt Leonard's Catholic School, Durham
- 1.7kmDurham Johnston Comprehensive School
- 2.2kmFramwellgate School Durham
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Public Transport Nearby
Durham station is the nearest stop to 7, Hillcrest, Durham at 700 metres away.
- 700mDurham
- 8.3kmChester-le-Street
- 15.2kmBishop Auckland
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.
