# 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 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1996-2002 | | Floor area | 77 m² | | Last sold | £160,000 Oct 2022 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 28/07/2032 - **Current heating cost:** £493/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,540 ### Recommendations - E (£40) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0332-2823-7100-0221-8226) ## 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:** £248,703 (32 Detached, DH6, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -37.7% ## 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).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £2,013/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 6.9% - **10y growth:** 55.2% ## 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)