# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (DH1 3PT) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 18 DOUGLAS GARDENS, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM DH1 3PT | | Price | £325,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | D | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | | Floor area | 135 m² | | Last sold | £307,000 Sep 2024 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 18/11/2029 - **Current heating cost:** £925/year ### Recommendations - A2 (1,500) - W2 (6,000) - U (5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8697-7913-7129-8397-2913) ## Description We are delighted to offer for sale, this well presented and improved 3/4 bedroomed semi detached property benefitting from gas central heating, double glazing and solid oak internal doors throughout. 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. ## Property Photos - ![External](/listings/photos/147516209/823978) - External - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/147516209/823979) - Lounge - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/147516209/823980) - Lounge - ![Hallway](/listings/photos/147516209/823981) - Hallway - ![Dining Room/ Bed 4](/listings/photos/147516209/823982) - Dining Room/ Bed 4 - ![Dining Room/ Bed 4](/listings/photos/147516209/823983) - Dining Room/ Bed 4 - ![Study](/listings/photos/147516209/823984) - Study - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/147516209/823985) - Kitchen - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/147516209/823986) - Kitchen - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/147516209/823987) - Kitchen - ![Kitchen Diner](/listings/photos/147516209/823988) - Kitchen Diner - ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/147516209/823989) - Bedroom 1 - ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/147516209/823990) - Bedroom 1 - ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/147516209/823991) - Bedroom 2 - ![Bedroom 3](/listings/photos/147516209/823992) - Bedroom 3 - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/147516209/823993) - Bathroom - ![Garden](/listings/photos/147516209/823994) - Garden - ![Rear](/listings/photos/147516209/823995) - Rear - ![Parking](/listings/photos/147516209/823996) - Parking - ![Rear Outlook](/listings/photos/147516209/823997) - Rear Outlook - ![Google Maps Image](/listings/photos/147516209/823998) - Google Maps Image ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/147516209/823999) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/147516209/824000) - EPC Rating Graph ## FENSA Certificates This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #10566211 - **Address:** 18 Douglas Gardens, DURHAM, DH1 3PT - **Certificate Issued:** 06/10/2014 - **Work Completed:** 30/08/2014 - **Items:** 2 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #16988776 - **Address:** 18 Douglas Gardens, DURHAM, DH1 3PT - **Certificate Issued:** 05/10/2025 - **Work Completed:** 15/09/2025 - **Items:** 1 window(s), 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 18 DOUGLAS GARDENS, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 3PT | £307,000 | 02/09/2024 | Semi-detached | | 18 DOUGLAS GARDENS, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 3PT | £250,000 | 10/02/2020 | Semi-detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | 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) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £247,615 (69 Semi-detached, DH1, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +31.3% ## 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 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)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.47% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £191,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £153,000 *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 £1,530/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 5.6% - **Cost-to-rent:** 17.7× - **Monthly cashflow:** £72/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 0.9% *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:** £2,407/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 9.1% - **10y growth:** 53% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for County Durham; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 5.2% - **5y growth (index):** 26.4% - **10y growth (index):** 47.8% ## 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)