16 MILL LANE
DURHAM, SHERBURN VILLAGE, COUNTY DURHAM DH6 1EH
£90,000
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
64 m²
Council tax band
A
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1930-1949
Last sold
£101,000 Jan 2026
Price per m²
£1,406/m²
Local average
£130,137 (-30.8%)
Deprivation
Decile 6 (18,611 of 33,755)
Street crime
29 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- No Forward Chain
- Semi-Detached Starter Home/Investment
- Large Front & Rear Gardens
- Close to Village Centre & Ameniteis
- Gas Central Heating & Double Glazing
- Bathroom & Downstairs W/C
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Whilst requiring some modernisation, the property is situated in a popular village close to shops and other conveniences within the village centre. The property is accessed from the side into a small lobby, and briefly comprises a lounge, a fitted kitchen with a large storage cupboard, a rear lobby, and a downstairs W/C. On the first floor, there are two bedrooms and a bathroom with a white suite. Externally, there are good-sized lawned gardens to the front and rear. Additionally, the property is centrally heated and double-glazed.
Mill Lane is in close proximity to local neighbourhood shops and schools, which are available within Sherburn Village itself, with a more comprehensive range of shopping and recreational facilities and amenities available within Durham City Centre, which lies approximately 3 miles distant. It is also well placed for commuting purposes, lying within approximately two miles of the A690 Highway and A1(M) Motorway Interchange at Carrville.
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 – Semi-Detached
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 no permit
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 – No
Conservation Area – The property is in Durham City Conservation Area
Probate- the property is a probate sale and probate has been obtained
Tenanted Property - the property is currently tenanted and two months notice will need to be given.
Rights & Easements- None
Flood risk – Rivers and seas: Very Low / Surface water: Very Low
Coastal Erosion – N/A
Protected Trees - NA
Planning Permission:
4/05/00734/CW | (12/07/2005)
Status: Pending Consideration
Cavity Walls Insulation
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 £30 (inc VAT) administration fee per individual purchaser, for these checks.
Listed by
Durham City
J W Wood
Reference: 166403261
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 05/09/2025
Expiry date: 04/09/2035
Current heating cost: £851/year
Potential heating cost: £763/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £16,930
Recommendations
- Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£180 - £210)
- Upgrade heating controls (£220 - £250)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 21/01/2026 (4 months ago) | £101,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 MILL LANE, SHERBURN VILLAGE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 1EQ | £110,000 | 18/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 10 MILL LANE, SHERBURN VILLAGE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 1EH | £137,500 | 16/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 11 HALLGARTH VILLAS, SHERBURN VILLAGE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 1HF | £305,000 | 25/06/2025 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 44 MILL LANE, SHERBURN VILLAGE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 1EH | £115,000 | 20/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 28 LIDDLE AVENUE, SHERBURN VILLAGE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 1HY | £115,000 | 29/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 36 MILL LANE, SHERBURN VILLAGE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 1EH | £92,000 | 21/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 6 CRAWFORD CLOSE, SHERBURN VILLAGE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 1JA | £86,000 | 05/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 48 LATIMER WAY, SHERBURN VILLAGE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 1BU | £141,950 | 22/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 49 LATIMER WAY, SHERBURN VILLAGE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 1BU | £141,950 | 22/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 49 PARKINSON CRESCENT, SHERBURN VILLAGE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 1BS | £164,950 | 30/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 47 PARKINSON CRESCENT, SHERBURN VILLAGE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 1BS | £169,950 | 30/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 15 HALL GARDENS, SHERBURN VILLAGE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 1EB | £165,000 | 25/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 57 LATIMER WAY, SHERBURN VILLAGE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 1BU | £179,950 | 31/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 61 LATIMER WAY, SHERBURN VILLAGE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 1BU | £174,950 | 31/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 34A LATIMER WAY, SHERBURN VILLAGE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 1BU | £179,950 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 60 LATIMER WAY, SHERBURN VILLAGE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 1BU | £174,950 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 34 LATIMER WAY, SHERBURN VILLAGE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 1BU | £174,950 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 59 LATIMER WAY, SHERBURN VILLAGE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 1BU | £144,950 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 56 LATIMER WAY, SHERBURN VILLAGE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 1BU | £179,950 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 58 LATIMER WAY, SHERBURN VILLAGE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 1BU | £144,950 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 53 LATIMER WAY, SHERBURN VILLAGE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 1BU | £139,960 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 19 MILL LANE, SHERBURN VILLAGE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 1EQ | £100,000 | 19/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 38 PARKINSON CRESCENT, SHERBURN VILLAGE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 1BS | £169,950 | 30/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 54 MILL LANE, SHERBURN VILLAGE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 1EH | £120,500 | 17/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 22 MILL LANE, SHERBURN VILLAGE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 1EH | £110,000 | 15/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £115,000 (5 sales)
Area average: £158,216 (20 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: £399/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | The Crescent | 0.0 miles |
| Shop | Pressed Prom and Bridal | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Strictly Hair & Beauty | 0.9 miles |
| Train station | Durham | 3.1 miles |
| Train station | Chester-le-Street | 6.4 miles |
| Hospital | Peterlee Community Hospital | 6.9 miles |
| University | Durham University | 7.3 miles |
| Hospital | Sunderland Primary care Trust | 10.9 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Burglary | 10 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total incidents | 29 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherburn Primary School | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 22 Jul 2016 |
| St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont | Primary | 1.0 miles | Good — 28 Mar 2023 |
| Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School | Primary | 1.2 miles | Good — 9 Jun 2024 |
| Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School | Primary | 1.3 miles | Good — 28 Nov 2021 |
| Belmont Community School | Secondary | 1.3 miles | Good — 14 Mar 2019 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bed Terraced House, West View, DH6 | £695/mo | 2 | 0.8 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £695/mo (1 listing)
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).