Somersby, Durham
Somersby, Durham
Description & Estimates
Public records show Somersby, Durham to be a mid-century freehold house with 1,797 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 811 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 5 bedrooms with a garden.
Somersby, Durham has an estimated sale value of £643,195 and an estimated rental value of £1,752 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Back Western Hill, Durham, DH1 lies within the DH1 postal district.
Our Data Sources
Somersby, Durham has 31 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in May 2022 and a single entry in the EPC database dated October 2021.
We combine this information with that 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 Somersby, Durham would be worth £675,355, with a potential rental value of £1,840 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £598,171, with a rental value of £1,630 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 Somersby, Durham has fallen by £12,920 (2.0%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has moved up by £35 (2.0%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 3.3%.
Plot Size
Somersby, Durham occupies a 811 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 13 other houses in this postcode, 8 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 2nd largest.
Energy Efficiency
Somersby, Durham has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 14 Oct 2021.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
Somersby, Durham last changed hands on 16th May 2022, selling for £577,500. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 3 times since 1995.
The market for similar properties has dropped by 9.1% since May 2022.
- Sold May 2022£577,500
- Sold Feb 2006£395,000
- Sold Jul 2004£305,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 770 metres of Somersby, Durham across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 7, Highgate, Durham, DH1 4GA, a leasehold house, sold at £471,400 on the 17th March 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 Somersby, Durham as the 2nd largest and the 2nd most expensive of the 16 addresses on Back Western Hill, Durham, DH1.
Against the DH1 postcode district average, it is £388k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 900mSt Margaret's Church of England Primary School
- 1.1kmNeville's Cross Primary School and Nursery
- 1.4kmSt Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School
- 400mSt Leonard's Catholic School, Durham
- 600mDurham Johnston Comprehensive School
- 1.9kmFramwellgate School Durham
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Public Transport Nearby
Durham station is the nearest stop to Somersby, Durham at 400 metres away.
- 400mDurham
- 8.3kmChester-le-Street
- 14.8kmBishop 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.
