Sold STC Semi-detached

69 PELAW CRESCENT

CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM DH2 2HU

3 beds 1 baths 947 sq ft Listed 1 Mar 2024 (-872d)

£150,000

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Reduced on 19 Mar 2024

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

88 m²

Council tax band

A

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 1930-1949

Last sold

£148,000 Aug 2024

Price per m²

£1,705/m²

Local average

£181,714 (-17.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (7,010 of 33,755)

Street crime

240 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Three bedroom Semi Detached Property
  • Well Presented Throughout
  • Large South Facing Garden
  • Council Tax Band A
  • Approx. 966 sq.ft./ 89 sq.mtrs floor area (current)
  • EPC Rating C

Additional details

Garden
Yes

Description

Situated in South Pelaw this three bedroom property is ideal for a wide range of buyers. The property location is great for major transport links, as well as local shops and schools. The property is also a short commute to Chester le Street town centre which offers a variety of other amenities.

To the front of the property there is access through the large enclosed south facing garden which is a great space for those with children and/or pets. The current owners have also had new fencing which makes the garden more private. and into the porch allowing for a great space for storage.

In turn you access the property through the front porch allowing for a great space for storage. You are then welcomed into the spacious hallway with stairs leading to the first floor, understair cupboard and ground floor living accommodation.

The lounge is to the front of the property benefiting from a bow window allowing the natural light to flood the throughout. To the rear of the property is the great size kitchen/diner which is fitted with wall and base units, electric oven and hob, plumbing for a washing machine and space for a dryer and fridge/freezer. There is also room for a dining table.

To the first floor there are three bedrooms, two of which are good size doubles and the third a single. All three of the bedrooms benefit from in built storage space. the family bathroom which was modernized in 2022 comprises of bath with shower over, WC and washbasin.

Externally to the rear of the property there is a small garden with outhouse allowing for further storage. There is also on street parking to the rear.

We highly recommend viewing this Freehold property and all it has to offer. To arrange your viewing now call the Your Move Chester le Street office.

IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS:
We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in every case.

QCT240061/2

Listed by

Chester Le Street

Chris Stonock - LSL Franchise

Reference: 145298549

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 05/03/2024

Expiry date: 04/03/2034

Current heating cost: £1,012/year

Potential heating cost: £947/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £10,500

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 16/08/2024 (1 year ago) £148,000

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
12 GLENCOE AVENUE, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 2JJ £83,000 16/12/2025 Semi-detached
46 CONYERS ROAD, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 2HE £120,000 12/12/2025 Semi-detached
28 BEECHWOODS, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 2HR £220,000 24/11/2025 Semi-detached
55 HILDA PARK, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 2JR £202,500 24/11/2025 Semi-detached
23 GLENROY GARDENS, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 2JH £130,000 05/09/2025 Semi-detached
13 CONYERS AVENUE, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 2HQ £135,000 28/07/2025 Semi-detached
100 HILDA PARK, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 2JU £155,000 28/03/2025 Semi-detached
31 CONYERS AVENUE, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 2HH £167,000 15/11/2024 Semi-detached
3 PELAW AVENUE, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 2HJ £115,000 13/11/2023 Semi-detached
62 HILDA PARK, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 2JP £163,000 08/11/2023 Semi-detached
58 HILDA PARK, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 2JP £170,000 27/10/2023 Semi-detached
12 PELAW ROAD, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 2HF £165,000 27/10/2023 Semi-detached
2 PELAW AVENUE, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 2HJ £120,000 09/10/2023 Semi-detached
1 GLENAVON AVENUE, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 2JL £91,000 14/07/2023 Semi-detached
47 SOUTH STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 2JG £97,500 24/05/2023 Semi-detached
129 ELMWAY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 2LG £215,000 16/12/2022 Semi-detached
119 HILDA PARK, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 2JS £205,000 12/12/2022 Semi-detached
49 CONYERS AVENUE, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 2HH £130,000 25/11/2022 Semi-detached
113 ELMWAY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 2LG £199,000 25/11/2022 Semi-detached
24 CONYERS ROAD, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 2HE £118,750 24/11/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 49 PELAW CRESCENT, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 2HU £80,000 20/09/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 55 PELAW CRESCENT, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 2HU £88,000 08/09/2022 Terraced
Same street 70 PELAW CRESCENT, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 2HU £163,000 22/08/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 30 PELAW CRESCENT, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 2HU £85,000 08/04/2022 Terraced
Same street 58 PELAW CRESCENT, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 2HU £81,000 04/02/2022 Terraced
Same street 64 PELAW CRESCENT, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 2HU £58,500 18/11/2021 Terraced

Street average: £92,583 (6 sales)

Area average: £150,088 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth -3.3%
10y growth 21.1%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): County Durham. Series: Semi-detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 5.2%
5y (index) 26.4%
10y (index) 47.8%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for County Durham. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £574/mo
Realistic £638/mo
Optimistic £702/mo

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 Conyers Avenue-Myrtle Avenue 0.1 miles
Bus stop Pelaw Crescent-Conyers Avenue 0.1 miles
Shop Tanners 0.1 miles
Shop One Stop 0.1 miles
Train station Chester-le-Street 0.7 miles
Train station Dipwood Halt 3.6 miles
Hospital University Hospital of North Durham 5.2 miles
University Ustinov College 5.3 miles
Hospital North End House 5.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Anti-social behaviour 57
Violence and sexual offences 55
Criminal damage and arson 33
Shoplifting 31
Public order 23
Burglary 10
Other crime 9
Other theft 8
Vehicle crime 7
Drugs 3
Robbery 2
Possession of weapons 1
Theft from the person 1
Total incidents 240

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
Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School Primary 0.1 miles Good — 14 Oct 2021
Bullion Lane Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Good — 1 May 2024
Cestria Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Good — 14 Jan 2020
Park View School Secondary 0.8 miles Requires improvement — 13 Feb 2023
Newker Primary School Primary 0.9 miles Good — 19 Oct 2011

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.43%
Max investor price (0.8%) £79,750
Target investor price (1%) £63,800
  • 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).