The Hermitage, Durham
The Hermitage, Durham
Description & Estimates
Public records show The Hermitage, Durham to be a period freehold house with 1,894 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 347 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 5 bedrooms with a garden.
The Hermitage, Durham has an estimated sale value of £659,471 and an estimated rental value of £1,797 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 Hermitage, Durham has a single entry in the Land Registry from October 2023 and a single entry in the EPC database dated September 2022.
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 Hermitage, Durham would be worth £692,445, with a potential rental value of £1,887 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £613,308, with a rental value of £1,671 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 Hermitage, Durham has dropped by £13,247 (2.0%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has risen by £36 (2.0%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 3.3%.
Plot Size
The Hermitage, Durham occupies a 347 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 6th largest.
Energy Efficiency
The Hermitage, Durham has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 08 Sep 2022.
The property is connected to mains gas and has full secondary glazing. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
The Hermitage, Durham last changed hands on 19th October 2023, selling for £680,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
That is its only recorded sale since 1995.
The market for similar properties has dropped by 4.6% since October 2023.
- Sold Oct 2023£680,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 730 metres of The Hermitage, Durham across the last 2 years.
Most recently, Sandyford, Farnley Mount, Durham, DH1 4DZ, a leasehold house, sold at £585,000 on the 14th 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 The Hermitage, Durham as the 6th largest and the 4th most expensive of the 14 addresses on Percy Terrace, Durham, DH1.
Against the DH1 postcode district average, it is £405k 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 Hermitage, 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.
