18 DOUGLAS GARDENS
DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM DH1 3PT
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
135 m²
Council tax band
D
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1930-1949
Last sold
£307,000 Sep 2024
Price per m²
£2,407/m²
Local average
£247,615 (+31.3%)
Street crime
114 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- 3/4 Bedroom Semi Detached House
- Well Presented Throughout
- Flexible Accommodation
- Refitted Bathroom
- Ideal Family Home
- Off Street Parking
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Occupying a pleasant position within walking distance of Durham Johnston School, the property itself has good sized accommodation which briefly comprises: entrance hallway, lounge with recently installed wood burning stove, study with bay window to front, dining room/bedroom 4, refitted kitchen/breakfast room with an induction hob with extractor fan over and separate electric oven, integrated, utility room with plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer and a cloakroom with low level wc and pedestal wash hand basin. To the first floor there are three bedrooms and a refitted bathroom with an oval bath, low level wc, wash had basin and separate shower cubicle. Externally there are gardens to the front and rear, the rear garden being of a good size with raised beds and ample parking.
Occupying a prominent main road position adjacent to the A(167) Highway it is in an extremely popular residential area within 5 minutes drive or so of the immediate city centre. It is also within easy reach of Nevilles Cross Schools as well as Durham Johnston School.
Agent notes:
Council Tax Band D.
Utilities - Mains water, sewerage, electric and gas.
Gas fired central heating, double glazed windows.
Fibre broadband available to the postcode, no cable available, mobile phone coverage by EE, O2 & Vodafone.
Official Flood risk - Rivers & seas - very low, surface water - very low.
The property is situated in the Article 4 restrictions apply.
Listed by
Durham City
J W Wood
Reference: 147516209
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 19/11/2019
Expiry date: 18/11/2029
Current heating cost: £925/year
Potential heating cost: £805/year
Recommendations
- Flat roof or sloping ceiling insulation (1,500)
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (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 #10566211
Property Details
Street: 18 Douglas Gardens
Town: DURHAM
Postcode: DH1 3PT
Installation Details
Items: 2 doors
Certificate Issued: 06/10/2014
Work Completed: 30/08/2014
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #16988776 Recent
Property Details
Street: 18 Douglas Gardens
Town: DURHAM
Postcode: DH1 3PT
Installation Details
Items: 1 window and 1 door
Certificate Issued: 05/10/2025
Work Completed: 15/09/2025
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
23% since 2020
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 02/09/2024 (1 year ago) | £307,000 | +22.8% |
| Sold | 10/02/2020 (6 years ago) | £250,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 WENTWORTH DRIVE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 3FD | £345,000 | 25/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 16 PARK HOUSE ROAD, MERRYOAKS, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 3QF | £288,920 | 07/10/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 51 HASTINGS AVENUE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 3QG | £250,000 | 27/01/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 7 DEYNCOURT, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 3QB | £300,000 | 30/04/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 16 NEVILLE SQUARE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 3PY | £195,250 | 21/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 29 HASTINGS AVENUE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 3QG | £226,000 | 26/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| GREENCROFT LOWES BARN BANK, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 3QJ | £325,000 | 28/02/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 11 PARK HOUSE ROAD, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 3QF | £232,500 | 01/02/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 26 MUIRFIELD, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 3WD | £94,498 | 16/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 28 MUIRFIELD, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 3WD | £375,495 | 30/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 29 MUIRFIELD, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 3WD | £339,995 | 18/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 27 MUIRFIELD, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 3WD | £344,995 | 17/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 8 DOUGLAS GARDENS, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 3PT | £335,000 | 04/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 25 HASTINGS AVENUE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 3QG | £335,000 | 04/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 15 PARK HOUSE ROAD, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 3QF | £220,000 | 06/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 7 MUIRFIELD, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 3WD | £55,798 | 23/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 8 MUIRFIELD, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 3WD | £309,995 | 30/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 2 BALIOL SQUARE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 3QH | £251,000 | 15/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 6 WARWICK COURT, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 3QA | £190,000 | 10/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 9 MUIRFIELD, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 3WD | £309,995 | 27/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 10 MUIRFIELD, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 3WD | £309,995 | 28/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £335,000 (1 sale)
Area average: £264,972 (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 April 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: £474/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Douglas Gardens (A167) | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Unknown | 0.4 miles |
| Shop | Curlz | 0.5 miles |
| University | Stephenson College | 0.6 miles |
| University | Josephine Butler College | 0.7 miles |
| Train station | Durham | 1.1 miles |
| Train station | Chester-le-Street | 6.2 miles |
| Hospital | Bishop Auckland General Hospital | 8.3 miles |
| Hospital | Auckland Park Hospital | 8.4 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 |
| Shoplifting | 18 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total incidents | 114 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 4 Jul 2024 |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 3 Apr 2022 |
| Durham High School for Girls | Other | 0.6 miles | — (No rating) |
| Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation | Other | 0.6 miles | — (No rating) |
| Langley Moor Primary School | Primary | 0.8 miles | Good — 24 Apr 2013 |
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 End Terrace, Wesley Court, DH7 | £875/mo | 3 | 0.75 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Hawthorn Terrace, DH1 | £2,184/mo | 3 | 0.76 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £1,530/mo (2 listings)
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).