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5 WASKERLEY DRIVE

DURHAM, SHOTTON COLLIERY, COUNTY DURHAM DH6 2YG

3 beds 77 m² Listed 26 Jul 2022 (-1455d)

£155,000

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# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (DH6 2YG)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 5 WASKERLEY DRIVE, DURHAM, SHOTTON COLLIERY, COUNTY DURHAM DH6 2YG |
| Price | £155,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Last sold | £160,000 Oct 2022 |

## Description

IMMACULATE THREE BEDROOM DETACHED FAMILY HOME** PRIME CORNER PLOT** DESIRABLE LOCATION** MASTER BEDROOM EN-SUITE** WHITE SHAKER STYLE FITTED KITCHEN** GARAGE & DRIVEWAY** BEAUTIFUL GARDENS** CLOSE TO LOCAL AMENITIES** NO UPPER CHAIN: Early viewing is essential of this immaculate three bedroom detached family home which is situated on this popular estate in Shotton. The property boasts gas combi central heating, double glazing. Accommodation comprises: entrance porch, spacious 22'08x 12'03 lounge/dining room having patio doors taking advantage of the stunning garden to the rear, feature white spindle staircase to the first  floor, kitchen fitted with an attractive range of white shaker style wall and base units having oak work surfaces, utility room, cloakroom/w.c fitted with a two piece suite, to the first floor master bedroom having en-suite, two further bedrooms, bathroom fitted with a white three piece suite. Externally lawn gardens front & rear having fruit trees and stunning flora, garage & driveway.

## Property Photos

- ![MAIN](/listings/photos/125386235/1219159) - MAIN
- ![LOUNGE/DINING ROOM](/listings/photos/125386235/1219160) - LOUNGE/DINING ROOM
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/125386235/1219161)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/125386235/1219162)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/125386235/1219163)
- ![KITCHEN](/listings/photos/125386235/1219164) - KITCHEN
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/125386235/1219165)
- ![UTILITY AREA](/listings/photos/125386235/1219166) - UTILITY AREA
- ![CLOAKROOM/W.C](/listings/photos/125386235/1219167) - CLOAKROOM/W.C
- ![MASTER BEDROOM](/listings/photos/125386235/1219168) - MASTER BEDROOM
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/125386235/1219169)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/125386235/1219170)
- ![EN SUIITE](/listings/photos/125386235/1219171) - EN SUIITE
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/125386235/1219172)
- ![BEDROOM 2](/listings/photos/125386235/1219173) - BEDROOM 2
- ![BEDROOM 3](/listings/photos/125386235/1219174) - BEDROOM 3
- ![EXTERNALLY](/listings/photos/125386235/1219175) - EXTERNALLY
- ![EXTERNALLY](/listings/photos/125386235/1219176) - EXTERNALLY
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/125386235/1219177)
- ![EXTERNALLY](/listings/photos/125386235/1219178) - EXTERNALLY
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/125386235/1219179)
- ![FAMILY BATHROOM](/listings/photos/125386235/1219180) - FAMILY BATHROOM

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC](/listings/photos/125386235/1219181) - EPC

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 5 WASKERLEY DRIVE, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2YG | £160,000 | 10/10/2022 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 3 POPPY LANE, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2LF | £220,000 | 17/12/2025 | Detached |
| 6 ROSEBAY CLOSE, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2LH | £190,000 | 03/12/2025 | Detached |
| 8 WELLBURN CLOSE, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2YH | £165,000 | 21/12/2023 | Detached |
| 15 ATKINSON GROVE, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2YA | £237,000 | 13/10/2023 | Detached |
| 2 WELDON CLOSE, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2YJ | £178,000 | 28/09/2023 | Detached |
| 28 BUTTERCUP CLOSE, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2LG | £162,000 | 19/05/2023 | Detached |
| 53 POPPY LANE, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2LF | £205,000 | 28/04/2023 | Detached |
| 41 SORREL CLOSE, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2LB | £170,000 | 13/12/2022 | Detached |
| 38 POPPY LANE, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2LF | £207,500 | 17/08/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 9 WASKERLEY DRIVE, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2YG | £135,000 | 15/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 12 BUTTERCUP CLOSE, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2LG | £155,000 | 15/07/2022 | Detached |
| 1 POPPY LANE, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2LF | £210,000 | 01/03/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 28 WASKERLEY DRIVE, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2YG | £140,000 | 17/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 7 WASKERLEY DRIVE, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2YG | £124,000 | 02/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 54 BUTTERCUP CLOSE, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2LG | £151,500 | 30/09/2021 | Detached |
| 64 SORREL CLOSE, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2LB | £200,000 | 20/09/2021 | Detached |
| 1 WESTGARTH GROVE, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2YB | £188,000 | 20/08/2021 | Detached |
| STRADEEN FLEMING FIELD FARM ROAD, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2JD | £265,000 | 30/07/2021 | Detached |
| 10 CROSSFIELD CRESCENT, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2HB | £81,000 | 29/07/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £133,000 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £186,563 (16 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £250,950 (30 Detached, DH6, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -38.2%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (County Durham). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £574/mo
- **Realistic:** £638/mo
- **Optimistic:** £702/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Durham (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £474/mo

## 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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Harehill Mews, DH6 | £950/mo | 3 | 0.97 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £950/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.61% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £118,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £95,000

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £950/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 7.4%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 13.6×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £220/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 5.9%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − 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).*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 4.4%
- **10y growth:** 57.8%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for County Durham; Detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 4.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 24.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 45%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

MAIN LOUNGE/DINING ROOM Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 KITCHEN Photo 7 UTILITY AREA CLOAKROOM/W.C MASTER BEDROOM Photo 11 Photo 12 EN SUIITE Photo 14 BEDROOM 2 BEDROOM 3 EXTERNALLY EXTERNALLY Photo 19 EXTERNALLY Photo 21 FAMILY BATHROOM

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Property details

Floor area

77 m²

Last sold

£160,000 Oct 2022

Local average

£250,950 (-38.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (14,534 of 33,755)

Street crime

58 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

SPACIOUS LOUNGE/DINING RM
BEAUTIFUL GARDENS
WHITE SHAKER STYLE KITCHEN
GARAGE & DRIVEWAY
MASTER BEDROOM EN-SUITE
DESIRABLE LOCATION

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

IMMACULATE THREE BEDROOM DETACHED FAMILY HOME PRIME CORNER PLOT DESIRABLE LOCATION MASTER BEDROOM EN-SUITE WHITE SHAKER STYLE FITTED KITCHEN GARAGE & DRIVEWAY BEAUTIFUL GARDENS CLOSE TO LOCAL AMENITIES NO UPPER CHAIN: Early viewing is essential of this immaculate three bedroom detached family home which is situated on this popular estate in Shotton. The property boasts gas combi central heating, double glazing. Accommodation comprises: entrance porch, spacious 22'08x 12'03 lounge/dining room having patio doors taking advantage of the stunning garden to the rear, feature white spindle staircase to the first floor, kitchen fitted with an attractive range of white shaker style wall and base units having oak work surfaces, utility room, cloakroom/w.c fitted with a two piece suite, to the first floor master bedroom having en-suite, two further bedrooms, bathroom fitted with a white three piece suite. Externally lawn gardens front & rear having fruit trees and stunning flora, garage & driveway.

Listed by

Peterlee

Dowen

Reference: 125386235

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

EPC Graphs

EPC

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	10/10/2022 (3 years ago)	£160,000	—

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
3 POPPY LANE, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2LF	£220,000	17/12/2025	Detached
6 ROSEBAY CLOSE, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2LH	£190,000	03/12/2025	Detached
8 WELLBURN CLOSE, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2YH	£165,000	21/12/2023	Detached
15 ATKINSON GROVE, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2YA	£237,000	13/10/2023	Detached
2 WELDON CLOSE, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2YJ	£178,000	28/09/2023	Detached
28 BUTTERCUP CLOSE, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2LG	£162,000	19/05/2023	Detached
53 POPPY LANE, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2LF	£205,000	28/04/2023	Detached
41 SORREL CLOSE, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2LB	£170,000	13/12/2022	Detached
38 POPPY LANE, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2LF	£207,500	17/08/2022	Detached
Same street 9 WASKERLEY DRIVE, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2YG	£135,000	15/07/2022	Semi-detached
12 BUTTERCUP CLOSE, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2LG	£155,000	15/07/2022	Detached
1 POPPY LANE, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2LF	£210,000	01/03/2022	Detached
Same street 28 WASKERLEY DRIVE, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2YG	£140,000	17/12/2021	Semi-detached
Same street 7 WASKERLEY DRIVE, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2YG	£124,000	02/11/2021	Semi-detached
54 BUTTERCUP CLOSE, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2LG	£151,500	30/09/2021	Detached
64 SORREL CLOSE, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2LB	£200,000	20/09/2021	Detached
1 WESTGARTH GROVE, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2YB	£188,000	20/08/2021	Detached
STRADEEN FLEMING FIELD FARM ROAD, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2JD	£265,000	30/07/2021	Detached
10 CROSSFIELD CRESCENT, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2HB	£81,000	29/07/2021	Detached

Street average: £133,000 (3 sales)

Area average: £186,563 (16 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 4.4%

10y growth 57.8%

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

1y (index) 4.6%

5y (index) 24.8%

10y (index) 45%

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: £474/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View DH6 2YG

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Fleming Field	0.1 miles
Shop	Potto Convenience	0.5 miles
Shop	Milco’s	0.5 miles
Train station	Horden	3.6 miles
Train station	Seaham	5.5 miles
University	Durham University	6.6 miles
University	Ustinov College	7.8 miles
Hospital	North End House	7.9 miles
Hospital	University Hospital of North Durham	8.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	23
Criminal damage and arson	12
Anti-social behaviour	10
Vehicle crime	4
Shoplifting	3
Other theft	2
Drugs	1
Other crime	1
Possession of weapons	1
Public order	1
Total incidents	58

Within 1 mile during May 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
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 8 Sep 2024
Shotton Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 28 Mar 2012
St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley	Primary	1.7 miles	Good — 1 Apr 2019
Howletch Lane Primary School	Primary	1.8 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Thornley Academy	Primary	1.8 miles	Good — 29 Apr 2015

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
3 Bed Terraced House, Harehill Mews, DH6	£950/mo	3	0.97 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £950/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.61%

Max investor price (0.8%) £118,750

Target investor price (1%) £95,000

Gross yield 7.4%

Cost-to-rent ratio 13.6×

Monthly cashflow £220/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 5.9%

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).