Our Data Sources
7, Merlin Drive, Chester Le Street has a single entry in the Land Registry from May 2017 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 3 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 7, Merlin Drive, Chester Le Street would be worth £226,344, with a potential rental value of £1,382 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £200,476, with a rental value of £1,224 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Plot Size
7, Merlin Drive, Chester Le Street occupies a 266 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 16 other houses in this postcode, 15 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 13th largest.
Energy Efficiency
7, Merlin Drive, Chester Le Street has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 15 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
7, Merlin Drive, Chester Le Street last changed hands on 9th May 2017, selling for £185,000. The transaction was logged as a leasehold house by HM Land Registry.
That is its only recorded sale since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 6.8% since May 2017.
- Sold May 2017£185,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 16 sales of comparable properties within 890 metres of 7, Merlin Drive, Chester Le Street across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 31, Langdale, Chester Le Street, DH3 2EL, a leasehold house, sold at £240,000 on the 30th April 2026.
Read more about house prices in DH3.
- Sold Apr 2026£240,000 | 4 Bed House31, Langdale, Chester Le Street, DH3 2EL31, Langdale, Chester Le Street, DH3 2EL
- Sold May 2025£2,700 | 4 Bed House6, Wear Lodge, Chester Le Street, DH3 4AP6, Wear Lodge, Chester Le Street, DH3 4AP
- Sold May 2019£221,253 | 4 Bed House16, Merlin Drive, Chester Le Street, DH3 4BP16, Merlin Drive, Chester Le Street, DH3 4BP
•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, Merlin Drive, Chester Le Street as the 5th largest and the 6th most expensive of the 16 addresses on Merlin Drive, Chester Le Street, DH3.
Against the DH3 postcode district average, it is £30k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- Barley Mow Primary School1.1 km away
- Rickleton Primary School1.2 km away
- Portobello Primary School1.4 km away
- Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy2.0 km away
- Park View School2.2 km away
- Oxclose Community Academy2.8 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Chester-le-Street|2.3 km away
- Heworth|8.6 km away
- Dunston|9.6 km away
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.
