8, Forster Crescent
8, Forster Crescent
Description & Estimates
Public records show 8, Forster Crescent, Durham to be a mid-century freehold house with 968 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 110 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
8, Forster Crescent, Durham has an estimated sale value of £91,852 and an estimated rental value of £662 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Forster Crescent, South Hetton, Durham, DH6 lies within the DH6 postal district.
Our Data Sources
8, Forster Crescent, Durham has 21 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in October 2023 and a single entry in the EPC database dated July 2023.
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 8, Forster Crescent, Durham would be worth £96,444, with a potential rental value of £695 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £85,422, with a rental value of £615 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 8, Forster Crescent, Durham has fallen by £782 (0.9%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has moved up by £19 (2.8%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 8.6%.
Plot Size
8, Forster Crescent, Durham occupies a 110 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 9th largest.
Energy Efficiency
8, Forster Crescent, Durham has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 31 Jul 2023.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
8, Forster Crescent, Durham last changed hands on 31st October 2023, selling for £88,000. 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 20.0% since October 2023.
- Sold Oct 2023£88,000
- Sold Jun 1999£34,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 2.1 kilometres of 8, Forster Crescent, Durham across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 17, Palmer Street, Durham, DH6 2SU, a freehold house, sold at £52,000 on the 23rd January 2026.
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 8, Forster Crescent, Durham as the 6th largest and the 10th most expensive of the 16 addresses on Forster Crescent, South Hetton, Durham, DH6.
Against the DH6 postcode district average, it is £45k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 800mSouth Hetton Primary
- 2.1kmSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton
- 2.4kmEasington Lane Primary School
- 3.4kmEasington Academy
- 4.6kmHetton Academy
- 5.3kmSeaham High School
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Public Transport Nearby
Seaham station is the nearest stop to 8, Forster Crescent, Durham at 5.8 kilometres away.
- 5.8kmSeaham
- 7.4kmHorden
- 11.8kmDurham
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.
