71 WILLOWTREE AVENUE
DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM DH1 1DZ
£375,000
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
119 m²
Council tax band
D
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1967-1975
Last sold
£385,000 Mar 2024
Price per m²
£3,151/m²
Local average
£395,963 (-5.3%)
Deprivation
Decile 10 (30,990 of 33,755)
Street crime
168 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Spacious 4 Bedroom Detached House
- Great For Families
- Lounge, Dining Room And Conservatory
- Large Garden
- No Chain
- Viewing Essential
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Being offered with no onward chain the property itself has been refurbished and upgraded by our client through their ownership and has accommodation comprising: entrance porch, hallway, cloakroom, double aspect lounge with bow window to front and French doors opening through to the conservatory which overlooks the garden and has French doors opening onto a patio area, the lounge in turn opens to a dining room, refitted kitchen with a range of floor and wall units and a door giving access to a utility room which in turn has a door to the garden. To the first floor there are four bedrooms, the main bedroom having a wall of fitted wardrobes, and a refitted shower room with walk in shower cubicle with a low profile tray. Externally there are expansive lawned gardens to the front and rear predominantly laid to lawn interspersed with flowering shrubs and borders, the rear garden is well screened and is fully enclosed. There is ample parking on the driveway which in turn gives access to a garage with electric roller door, light and power.
Willowtree Avenue is situated within a popular development which is within easy reach of local shops, schools etc, within Gilesgate itself. More comprehensive shopping and recreational facilities and amenities are available within Durham City Centre which is approximately 2 miles distant. It is also well placed for commuting purposes being just off the A(690) Highway which offers access to the A1(M) Motorway Interchange at Carrville providing good road links to North and South.
Agents Note: the sale of the house is subject to obtaining probate.
Council Tax Band - D
Listed by
Durham City
J W Wood
Reference: 142406147
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 27/11/2023
Current heating cost: £2,598/year
Potential heating cost: £1,801/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £11,540
Recommendations
- Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
- Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£40)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
Floorplan
EPC Graphs
EPC Rating Graph
FENSA Certificates
This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #5377476
Property Details
Street: 71 Willowtree Avenue
Town: DURHAM
Postcode: DH1 1DZ
Installation Details
Items: 11 windows and 2 doors
Certificate Issued: 04/02/2008
Work Completed: 12/10/2007
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #9897758
Property Details
Street: 71 Willowtree Avenue
Town: DURHAM
Postcode: DH1 1DZ
Installation Details
Items: 1 door
Certificate Issued: 11/11/2013
Work Completed: 18/10/2013
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 | 25/03/2024 (2 years ago) | £385,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 HORNBEAM CLOSE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 1EN | £360,000 | 05/01/2026 | Detached |
| 29 ROWAN TREE AVENUE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 1DX | £235,000 | 10/11/2023 | Detached |
| 8 POPLAR DRIVE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 1DR | £270,000 | 13/10/2022 | Detached |
| 8 POPLAR DRIVE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 1DR | £270,000 | 13/10/2022 | Detached |
| 32 MONKS CRESCENT, GILESGATE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 1HD | £184,000 | 19/07/2022 | Detached |
| 3 ALDERLEA CLOSE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 1DS | £265,000 | 08/07/2022 | Detached |
| 4 HORNBEAM CLOSE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 1EN | £365,000 | 05/07/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 68 WILLOWTREE AVENUE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 1DZ | £150,000 | 17/06/2022 | Other |
| Same street 68 WILLOWTREE AVENUE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 1DZ | £150,000 | 17/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 90 WILLOWTREE AVENUE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 1DZ | £180,000 | 10/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 2 HORNBEAM CLOSE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 1EN | £290,000 | 11/06/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £160,000 (3 sales)
Area average: £279,875 (8 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: 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 | Belmont link Road | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Howdens Joinery | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | Durham Plumbing Supplies | 0.4 miles |
| University | College of St Hild and St Bede | 0.9 miles |
| University | New Kepier Court (University College) | 1.0 miles |
| Train station | Durham | 1.5 miles |
| Train station | Chester-le-Street | 4.9 miles |
| Hospital | Sunderland Primary care Trust | 10.5 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 50 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 |
| Public order | 13 |
| Burglary | 11 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total incidents | 168 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Gilesgate Primary School | Primary | 0.2 miles | Good — 28 Jun 2023 |
| St Hild's College Church of England Aided Primary School, Durham | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 21 May 2019 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 16 Oct 2013 |
| Belmont Community School | Secondary | 0.7 miles | Good — 14 Mar 2019 |
| Laurel Avenue Community Primary School | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 28 Apr 2024 |
Rental Comparables
Loading rental comparables for this postcode. Refresh in a few minutes.
Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).