The Old Forge, Durham
The Old Forge, Durham
Description & Estimates
The public record describes The Old Forge, Durham as a modern house with 671 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 166 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
The Old Forge, Durham has an estimated sale value of £126,523 and an estimated rental value of £922 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Front Street, Wheatley Hill, Durham, DH6 lies within the DH6 postal district.
Our Data Sources
The Old Forge, Durham has no records in the the Land Registry and a single entry in the EPC database dated August 2010.
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 The Old Forge, Durham would be worth £132,849, with a potential rental value of £968 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £117,666, with a rental value of £858 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 Old Forge, Durham has decreased by £1,077 (0.9%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has grown by £26 (2.8%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 8.7%.
Plot Size
The Old Forge, Durham occupies a 166 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Energy Efficiency
The Old Forge, Durham has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 17 Aug 2010.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. 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 1.6 kilometres of The Old Forge, Durham across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 19, Cain Terrace, Durham, DH6 3SA, a freehold house, sold at £116,000 on the 28th November 2025.
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 The Old Forge, Durham as the 13th largest and the most expensive of the 13 addresses on Front Street, Wheatley Hill, Durham, DH6.
Against the DH6 postcode district average, it is £10k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 500mSt Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley
- 700mWheatley Hill Community Primary School
- 1.7kmThornley Academy
- 2.8kmWellfield School
- 3.8kmThe Academy at Shotton Hall
- 4.3kmSt Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College
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Public Transport Nearby
Horden station is the nearest stop to The Old Forge, Durham at 7.1 kilometres away.
- 7.1kmHorden
- 10.9kmSeaham
- 11.5kmDurham
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
