Sold STC Semi-detached

42 FIELDHOUSE LANE

DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM DH1 4LT

4 beds 2 baths 168 m² Listed 22 Jan 2025 (-518d)

£565,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

168 m²

Council tax band

D

Last sold

£560,000 Jul 2025

Local average

£246,015 (+129.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (33,161 of 33,755)

Street crime

267 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • City Centre Location
  • Open Plan Living Space
  • Extensive Garden Area
  • Bespoke Kitchen
  • Period Features
  • Open Fireplace
  • EPC Rating E

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Bradley Hall is delighted to present this exceptional family home, thoughtfully extended by the current owners to provide additional living space while retaining its original character. Situated in the highly desirable North End area, the property offers a perfect blend of period charm and modern convenience.
The house benefits from a spacious block-paved driveway, complemented by on-street permit parking. A welcoming vestibule opens into the hallway, creating a warm and inviting first impression. The bespoke kitchen is a standout feature, boasting solid wood wall and base units, granite worktops, and slate flooring. Integrated appliances include a Rayburn gas oven and hob, an additional electric hob, a wine fridge, and a dishwasher. Adjacent to the kitchen, a pantry leads to a practical utility/laundry room with a WC and access to the garage storage area. The dining/living area is enhanced by bi-folding doors that open directly onto the rear garden, offering a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience. Underfloor heating extends throughout the kitchen and dining area. A charming original brick archway connects this space to the snug, which features a cosy log burner set within an attractive brick surround. At the front of the house, the living room provides a peaceful retreat, complete with a traditional cast iron living flame fire.
Upstairs, there are four generously sized bedrooms. The second bedroom includes a spacious en-suite bathroom, accessed via a stylish sliding barn door, with a shower, basin, and WC. The master bedroom features wardrobes crafted from reclaimed church doors and an original cast iron fireplace. One of the additional bedrooms retains a charming fireplace and beautifully restored wooden flooring, enhancing the property’s period appeal. The main family bathroom is luxuriously appointed, with a marble wash hand basin, high-level WC, claw-foot roll-top slipper bath with a shower mixer tap, a separate shower cubicle with a wall-mounted mains-fed shower, and an ornate freestanding cast iron radiator. Bespoke shutters adorn the windows in the formal living room and master bedroom, both of which also feature window seats and bespoke radiator cabinets.
The rear garden is a particular highlight, offering a substantial tiered design with well-established trees and shrubs that provide a high degree of privacy. This secluded outdoor space is ideal for both relaxation and entertaining, with potential for future development (subject to planning permission).
This property enjoys an enviable location, combining the charm of a period home with the convenience of being within walking distance of Durham City, the train station, and North Durham Hospital. Fieldhouse Lane has long been one of the most sought-after addresses, thanks to its proximity to excellent schools, including St. Leonard’s RC School and Durham Johnston, both of which are highly regarded. The area’s mature landscaping, with its established gardens, hedges, and trees, provides exceptional privacy while maintaining close access to key amenities such as the A167, County Hall, the Land Registry, and the University Hospital. This truly unique home is not to be missed.

Listed by

Durham

Bradley Hall Limited

Reference: 157207511

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #176543

Property Details

Street: 42 Fieldhouse Lane

Town: DURHAM

Postcode: DH1 4LT

Installation Details

Items: 3 windows

Certificate Issued: 03/12/2002

Work Completed: 24/09/2002

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #15287869 Recent

Property Details

Street: 42 Fieldhouse Lane

Town: DURHAM

Postcode: DH1 4LT

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 10/07/2022

Work Completed: 26/05/2022

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 18/07/2025 (11 months ago) £560,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
Same street 40 FIELDHOUSE LANE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 4LT £460,000 29/01/2026 Semi-detached
4 ST LEONARDS, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 4NH £320,000 28/11/2025 Semi-detached
10 THE GROVE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 4LU £500,000 26/11/2025 Semi-detached
Same street 41 FIELDHOUSE LANE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 4LT £467,500 18/08/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 13 FIELDHOUSE LANE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 4LT £375,000 04/05/2023 Semi-detached
31 SPRINGWELL ROAD, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 4LR £390,000 16/12/2022 Semi-detached
12 NORTH END, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 4NJ £590,000 07/10/2022 Semi-detached
8 NORTH END, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 4NG £271,500 18/08/2022 Semi-detached
HOLMSIDE FIELDHOUSE LANE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 4NB £453,000 29/07/2022 Semi-detached
THE CLOUGH WHITESMOCKS, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 4LJ £490,000 07/07/2022 Semi-detached
27 SPRINGWELL AVENUE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 4LY £355,000 07/07/2022 Semi-detached
5 SOUTH CRESCENT, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 4NF £355,000 24/06/2022 Semi-detached
10 SOUTH CRESCENT, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 4NF £330,000 01/06/2022 Semi-detached
32 SPRINGWELL ROAD, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 4LR £485,000 22/04/2022 Semi-detached
WEST VIEW FIELDHOUSE LANE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 4NB £590,000 11/03/2022 Semi-detached
1 OLD DRYBURN WAY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 5SE £230,000 29/10/2021 Semi-detached
11 BOSTE CRESCENT, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 5US £350,000 27/10/2021 Semi-detached
12 NORTH END, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 4NJ £555,000 30/09/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £434,167 (3 sales)

Area average: £417,633 (15 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 13.2%
10y growth 51.8%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): County Durham. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 1.1%
5y (index) 22.9%
10y (index) 43.6%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for County Durham. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £574/mo
Realistic £638/mo
Optimistic £702/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → County Durham.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Durham: £658/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop North End 0.1 miles
Bus stop Fieldhouse Lane 0.1 miles
University Ustinov College 0.3 miles
Hospital University Hospital of North Durham 0.4 miles
Train station Durham 0.5 miles
Shop Boujee Beauty 0.5 miles
Shop Full Steam Ahead 0.5 miles
Hospital Lanchester Road Hospital 1.4 miles
Train station Chester-le-Street 5.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 87
Anti-social behaviour 51
Shoplifting 36
Public order 30
Criminal damage and arson 16
Other theft 16
Vehicle crime 11
Drugs 9
Burglary 4
Bicycle theft 3
Other crime 2
Robbery 1
Theft from the person 1
Total incidents 267

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham Secondary 0.2 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School Secondary 0.3 miles Outstanding — 6 Mar 2015
Durham Trinity School & Sports College Other 0.6 miles Good — 22 Mar 2016
Durham Sixth Form Centre Other 0.8 miles (No rating)
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Good — 3 Apr 2022

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title Rent Beds Distance As seen on
4 Bed Detached House, Springwell Road, DH1 £2,790/mo 4 0.19 miles OpenRent
4 Bed Terraced House, Atherton Street, DH1 £840/mo 4 0.51 miles OpenRent
4 Bed Terraced House, May Street, DH1 £3,085/mo 4 0.62 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £2,238/mo (3 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.49%
Max investor price (0.8%) £348,750
Target investor price (1%) £279,000
Gross yield 5.9%
Cost-to-rent ratio 16.9×
Monthly cashflow £261/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 1.9%
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
  • ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).