The Cottage, Durham
The Cottage, Durham
Description & Estimates







Public records show The Cottage, Durham to be a period freehold house with 1,302 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 291 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
The Cottage, Durham has an estimated sale value of £541,806 and an estimated rental value of £1,605 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Percy Terrace, Durham, DH1 lies within the DH1 postal district.
Our Data Sources
The Cottage, Durham has 2 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in May 2016 and a single entry in the EPC database dated May 2013.
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 The Cottage, Durham would be worth £568,896, with a potential rental value of £1,686 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £503,879, with a rental value of £1,493 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 The Cottage, Durham has declined by £8,351 (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 3.6%.
Plot Size
The Cottage, Durham occupies a 291 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 14 other houses in this postcode, 9 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 7th largest.
Energy Efficiency
The Cottage, Durham has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 15 May 2013.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has partial double glazing. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
The Cottage, Durham last changed hands on 6th May 2016, selling for £332,000. 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 dropped by 9.3% since May 2016.
- Sold May 2016£332,000
- Sold Nov 2014£216,150
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 730 metres of The Cottage, Durham across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 19, Hawthorn Terrace, Durham, DH1 4EL, a freehold house, sold at £420,000 on the 29th June 2021.
Read more about house prices in DH1.
- Sold Jun 2021£420,000 | 4 Bed House19, Hawthorn Terrace, Durham, DH1 4EL19, Hawthorn Terrace, Durham, DH1 4EL
- Sold Sep 2019£510,000 | 4 Bed House35, Hawthorn Terrace, Durham, DH1 4EL35, Hawthorn Terrace, Durham, DH1 4EL
- Sold Apr 2015£365,000 | 4 Bed HouseLatrigg, Farnley Mount, Durham, DH1 4DZLatrigg, Farnley Mount, Durham, DH1 4DZ
•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 The Cottage, Durham as the 10th largest and the 7th most expensive of the 14 addresses on Percy Terrace, Durham, DH1.
Against the DH1 postcode district average, it is £287k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 300mNeville's Cross Primary School and Nursery
- 400mSt Margaret's Church of England Primary School
- 1.4kmSt Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School
- 700mDurham Johnston Comprehensive School
- 1.2kmSt Leonard's Catholic School, Durham
- 2.7kmFramwellgate School Durham
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Public Transport Nearby
Durham station is the nearest stop to The Cottage, Durham at 1.0 kilometres away.
- 1.0kmDurham
- 9.1kmChester-le-Street
- 14.0kmBishop 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.

