Oamaru, Durham
Oamaru, Durham
Description & Estimates
The public record describes Oamaru, Durham as an early-century house with 1,689 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 736 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
Oamaru, Durham has an estimated sale value of £381,780 and an estimated rental value of £1,591 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Lowes Barn Bank, Durham, DH1 lies within the DH1 postal district.
Our Data Sources
Oamaru, Durham has no records in the the Land Registry and a single entry in the EPC database dated May 2025.
We combine this information with public data of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 1 out of 5 and is considered of low accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate Oamaru, Durham would be worth £400,869, with a potential rental value of £1,670 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £355,055, with a rental value of £1,479 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 Oamaru, Durham has declined by £5,884 (1.5%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has climbed by £41 (2.6%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 5.0%.
Plot Size
Oamaru, Durham occupies a 736 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 5 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 2nd largest.
Energy Efficiency
Oamaru, Durham has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 02 May 2025.
The property is connected to mains gas and has mostly double glazing. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 1.1 kilometres of Oamaru, Durham across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 1, Geoffrey Avenue, Durham, DH1 4PF, a freehold house, sold at £269,000 on the 12th December 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 Oamaru, Durham as the 7th largest and the 8th most expensive of the 53 addresses on Lowes Barn Bank, Durham, DH1.
Against the DH1 postcode district average, it is £127k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 500mNeville's Cross Primary School and Nursery
- 900mSt Margaret's Church of England Primary School
- 1.1kmLangley Moor Primary School
- 1.4kmDurham Johnston Comprehensive School
- 1.9kmSt Leonard's Catholic School, Durham
- 3.0kmDurham Academy
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Public Transport Nearby
Durham station is the nearest stop to Oamaru, Durham at 1.7 kilometres away.
- 1.7kmDurham
- 9.8kmChester-le-Street
- 13.2kmBishop Auckland
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
