# 4 bedroom end of terrace house for sale (DH9 8RY) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 86 HARPERLEY GARDENS, STANLEY, STANLEY, DURHAM DH9 8RY | | Price | £125,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | A | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | | Floor area | 126 m² | | Last sold | £44,000 Jul 2008 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 12/04/2032 - **Current heating cost:** £829/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £10,500 ### Recommendations - B (£500 - £1,500) - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9078-3015-3204-0762-4200) ## Description An ideal family home with four bedrooms and two bathrooms, available with immediate vacant possession. The property has been recently improved with the installation of a new kitchen, complete redecoration and flooring installed. The house has the benefit of uPVC double glazing, gas-fired central heating with a combination boiler and offer accommodation, which comprises, on the ground floor, an entrance hall, a large lounge with a useful storage/ utility room off, a cloakroom w.c., a modern fitted kitchen with integrated cooking appliances which is open plan to a dining room. On the first floor there are four bedrooms (one with en-suite shower room) and a family bathroom. There is a small garden to the rear or the house and a block paved area to the front which is suitable for parking. MATERIAL INFORMATION: In compliance with the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 and National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team’s Material information in property listings Guidance PART A Local Authority - Durham County Council Council Tax Band - A Tenure - Freehold PART B Property Type - End terraced Property Construction - Standard Number & Types of Rooms - Please refer to the details and floorplan, all measurements taken being the maximum dimensions available between internal walls Gas Supply - Mains Electricity supply - Mains Water Supply - Mains (not metered) Sewerage - Mains Heating - Gas fired central heating via radiators Estimated Mobile phone coverage – Please refer to the Ofcom Website - Estimated Broadband Download speeds – please refer to the Ofcom Website – Parking - Off Street PART C Building Safety – (The Vendor is not aware of any Building Safety issues. However, we would recommend that the purchaser engages the services of a chartered surveyor to confirm) Restrictions – Covenants which affect the property are contained within the Land Registry Title Register which is available for inspection. Selective licencing area – Yes Article 4 Planning Restricted area – the property is subject to Article 4 Direction Conservation Area – N/A Rights & Easements - None Flood risk – Rivers and seas: Very Low, Surface water: Very Low. Coastal Erosion – N/A Protected Trees - NA Planning Permission – There are no current planning applications in the locality that we are aware of. Or planning details that are known Accessibility/Adaptations – The property has not been altered for accessibility Mining Area – Coal Mining Reporting Area, further searches may be required. No other Material Information disclosures have been made by the vendor. This information has been compiled in good faith using resources readily available online and by enquiry of the vendor prior to marketing. However, such information could change after compilation of the data, so J W Wood cannot be held liable for any changes post compilation or any accidental errors or omissions. Furthermore, J W Wood are not legally qualified and conveyancing documents are often complicated, necessitating judgement on our part about which parts are “Material Information” to be disclosed. If any information provided, or other matter relating to the property, is of particular importance to you, please do seek verification from a legal advisor before committing to expenditure. HMRC supervises the legal obligation for all estate agents to conduct identity checks on their customers, this includes buyers when their offer is accepted. This must be completed, per purchaser, who in the transaction will result in being the legal owner(s) of the property. There is a £35 (inc VAT) administration fee per individual purchaser, for these checks. ## Property Photos - ![External](/listings/photos/87705837/1192798) - External - ![Kitchen/Diner](/listings/photos/87705837/1192799) - Kitchen/Diner - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/87705837/1192800) - Kitchen - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/87705837/1192801) - Lounge - ![Kitchen/Diner](/listings/photos/87705837/1192802) - Kitchen/Diner - ![Downstairs W.C](/listings/photos/87705837/1192803) - Downstairs W.C - ![Study/Storage](/listings/photos/87705837/1192804) - Study/Storage - ![Family Bathroom](/listings/photos/87705837/1192805) - Family Bathroom - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/87705837/1192806) - Bedroom - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/87705837/1192807) - Bedroom - ![En-Suite](/listings/photos/87705837/1192808) - En-Suite - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/87705837/1192809) - Bedroom - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/87705837/1192810) - Bedroom - ![Rear](/listings/photos/87705837/1192811) - Rear - ![Google Maps Image](/listings/photos/87705837/1192812) - Google Maps Image ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/87705837/1192813) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/87705837/1192814) - EPC Rating Graph ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #17095722 - **Address:** 86 Harperley Gardens, STANLEY, DH9 8RY - **Certificate Issued:** 14/12/2025 - **Work Completed:** 10/12/2025 - **Items:** 1 window(s), 2 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 86 HARPERLEY GARDENS, STANLEY, DERWENTSIDE, DURHAM, DH9 8RY | £44,000 | 17/07/2008 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 4 YORK STREET, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 8SN | £47,000 | 19/12/2025 | Terraced | | 19 WINDSOR DRIVE, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 8SP | £127,500 | 21/11/2025 | Terraced | | 10 DUKE STREET, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 8SF | £50,000 | 10/11/2023 | Terraced | | 20 THE RIDINGS, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 8EE | £75,000 | 26/01/2023 | Terraced | | [Same street] 64 HARPERLEY GARDENS, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 8RY | £56,000 | 11/01/2023 | Terraced | | ROSE VILLA NORTH ROAD, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 8DX | £170,000 | 02/12/2022 | Terraced | | 1 ROGERLEY TERRACE, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 8RU | £60,000 | 25/11/2022 | Terraced | | 21 LANGDON GARDENS, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 8RP | £38,000 | 21/10/2022 | Terraced | | 4 YORK STREET, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 8SN | £50,000 | 19/08/2022 | Terraced | | 21 LANGDON GARDENS, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 8RP | £35,000 | 08/07/2022 | Terraced | | 12 ROGERLEY TERRACE, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 8RU | £60,000 | 27/06/2022 | Terraced | | 47 HARPERLEY GARDENS, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 8RZ | £54,000 | 23/06/2022 | Terraced | | 3 BALMORAL AVENUE, CATCHGATE, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 8FH | £81,500 | 31/03/2022 | Terraced | | 16 BALMORAL AVENUE, CATCHGATE, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 8FH | £80,000 | 17/12/2021 | Terraced | | 12 WINDSOR DRIVE, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 8SP | £83,000 | 13/12/2021 | Terraced | | 3 BALMORAL AVENUE, CATCHGATE, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 8FH | £62,000 | 29/10/2021 | Terraced | | 2 HARPERLEY GARDENS, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 8RZ | £58,000 | 07/10/2021 | Terraced | | 6 YORK STREET, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 8SN | £69,000 | 23/09/2021 | Terraced | | ROSE VILLA NORTH ROAD, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 8DX | £90,000 | 17/09/2021 | Terraced | | 18 VISCOUNT CLOSE, CATCHGATE, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 8FD | £77,000 | 09/08/2021 | Terraced | | 7 YORK STREET, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 8SN | £65,000 | 30/07/2021 | Terraced | **Street average:** £56,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £71,600 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £81,809 (92 Terraced, DH9, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +52.8% ## 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):** £658/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.51% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £79,750 - **Target investor price (1%):** £63,800 *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 Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £992/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 20% - **10y growth:** 16.2% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for County Durham; Terraced series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 4.8% - **5y growth (index):** 25.4% - **10y growth (index):** 48.1% ## 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)