Western Cottage, Durham
Western Cottage, Durham
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, Western Cottage, Durham is an early-century house with 2,109 ft2 of internal area and sits on a 1,401 m2 plot.
Houses of this size in this area normally have 5 bedrooms with a garden.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for Western Cottage, Durham is £568,741 and the estimated rental value is £1,908 per month.
Whitesmocks, Durham, DH1 is located within the DH1 postal district.
Our Data Sources
Western Cottage, Durham has no recent1 records in the the Land Registry and a single entry in the EPC database dated May 2021.
We combine this information with public data of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 3 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
Decorative condition can have a big effect on a property's value and this effect varies depending on the type, size and location of the property.
If Western Cottage, Durham is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £597,178 and a rental value of £2,003 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £528,929 and a rental value of £1,774 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of Western Cottage, Durham has declined by £11,425 (2.0%), while its estimated rental value has climbed by £39 per month (2.0%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 4.0%.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, Western Cottage, Durham sits on a plot of 1,401 m2.
We have plot size data on 6 out of 7 other houses in the postcode and Western Cottage, Durham sits on the 3rd largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
Western Cottage, Durham has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 27 May 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
According to HM Land Registry, Western Cottage, Durham was last sold on 12th July 1996 for £125,000 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has only had this single sale since 1995.
- Sold Jul 1996£125,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to Western Cottage, Durham within a radius of 1.1 kilometres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 12, St. Nicholas Drive, Durham, DH1 4HH, a freehold house which sold for £489,000 on the 6th September 2024.
Read more about house prices in DH1.
- Sold Sep 2024£489,000 | 5 Bed House12, St. Nicholas Drive, Durham, DH1 4HH12, St. Nicholas Drive, Durham, DH1 4HH
- Sold May 2019£465,000 | 5 Bed House14, Springwell Road, Durham, DH1 4LR14, Springwell Road, Durham, DH1 4LR
- Sold Jul 2009£650,000 | 5 Bed HouseGablecourt, Whitesmocks, Durham, DH1 4HNGablecourt, Whitesmocks, Durham, DH1 4HN
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Whitesmocks, Durham, DH1 has a total of 45 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, Western Cottage, Durham is the 18th largest and the 14th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £314k more expensive than the average property in DH1.
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Schools Nearby
- 1.4kmFramwellgate Moor Primary School
- 1.5kmNeville's Cross Primary School and Nursery
- 1.7kmSt Margaret's Church of England Primary School
- 700mDurham Johnston Comprehensive School
- 700mSt Leonard's Catholic School, Durham
- 1.5kmFramwellgate School Durham
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to Western Cottage, Durham is Durham station, which is 1.2 kilometres away.
- 1.2kmDurham
- 7.8kmChester-le-Street
- 15.1kmBishop Auckland
Available Internet Speeds
According to recent data from Ofcom, superfast broadband is available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be very low.
