42 FIELDHOUSE LANE
DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM DH1 4LT
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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
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)
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).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): County Durham. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for County Durham. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
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 — 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).