8 HILTON DRIVE
PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM SR8 5UF
£285,000
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
97 m²
Council tax band
D
EPC rating
C
Year built
England and Wales: 1983-1990
Last sold
£285,000 Jan 2026
Price per m²
£2,938/m²
Local average
£284,565 (+0.2%)
Deprivation
Decile 2 (5,349 of 33,755)
Street crime
338 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- NO ONWARD CHAIN
- DETACHED HOUSE
- 17FT DOUBLE GARAGE
- THREE DOUBLE BEDROOMS
- BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED THROUGHOUT
- FRONT & REAR GARDENS
- UTILITY ROOM & DOWNSTAIRS W/C
- RECENTLY REFITTED BATHROOM
- 19FT KITCHEN/DINING ROOM
- SOUGHT AFTER PETERLEE AREA
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Upon entering the property, you are welcomed into a bright and inviting entrance hall, complete with elegant feature panelling to the walls, a useful storage cupboard, and access to a downstairs W/C. The staircase leads to a spacious first-floor landing, also adorned with stylish panelling, setting the tone for the rest of the home.
The heart of the property is the impressive 19ft kitchen/dining room, fitted with a range of wall and base units, a breakfast bar, appliances including a Rangemaster cooker. Patio doors open out to the rear garden, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow perfect for entertaining. The kitchen also opens into the living room, which features a double-glazed bay window to the front elevation and decorative wall panelling, offering a warm and welcoming space to relax.
From the kitchen, a door leads into the utility room, which provides ample space for a washer, dryer, and fridge/freezer. A composite door gives access to the rear garden, while an internal door connects directly to the double garage.
Upstairs, the property boasts three generously sized double bedrooms, with the master bedroom and bedroom three benefiting from fitted wardrobes. The recently refitted bathroom adds a touch of luxury, designed with modern fixtures and finishes.
The rear garden has been thoughtfully landscaped and features a well-maintained lawn, a patio area ideal for outdoor dining, and practical additions such as external sockets, lighting, and a water tap. This exceptional home combines space, style, and functionality in a prime location, making it an ideal choice for families or anyone seeking a move-in-ready property in one of Peterlee's most desirable neighbourhoods.
Listed by
Peterlee
Dowen
Reference: 169027448
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 06/11/2025
Expiry date: 05/11/2035
Current heating cost: £1,118/year
Potential heating cost: £1,031/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £16,500
Recommendations
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #14598955
Property Details
Street: 8 Hilton Drive
Town: PETERLEE
Postcode: SR8 5UF
Installation Details
Items: 2 doors
Certificate Issued: 23/05/2021
Work Completed: 05/05/2021
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #11073710
Property Details
Street: 8 Hilton Drive
Town: PETERLEE
Postcode: SR8 5UF
Installation Details
Items: 1 door
Certificate Issued: 29/06/2015
Work Completed: 09/06/2015
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
73% since 2015
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 22/01/2026 (4 months ago) | £285,000 | +10.9% |
| Sold | 04/05/2022 (4 years ago) | £257,000 | +55.8% |
| Sold | 31/03/2015 (11 years ago) | £165,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 CHURCH CLOSE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 5QT | £200,000 | 07/07/2022 | Detached |
| 13 CHURCH CLOSE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 5QT | £200,000 | 13/06/2022 | Detached |
| 5 HILTON DRIVE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 5UB | £215,000 | 07/04/2022 | Detached |
| 9 BLANCH GROVE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 5UA | £282,000 | 14/01/2022 | Detached |
| 5 BLANCH GROVE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 5UA | £280,000 | 15/09/2021 | Detached |
| 1 HILTON DRIVE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 5UB | £157,500 | 30/06/2021 | Detached |
Area average: £222,417 (6 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 Sunderland: £549/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | St. Cuthberts Road | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | North Blunts Community Hospital | 0.1 miles |
| Hospital | Peterlee Community Hospital | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Fizzy Lou's | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Asda Opticians | 0.3 miles |
| Train station | Horden | 1.2 miles |
| Hospital | University Hospital of Hartlepool | 5.6 miles |
| Train station | Seaham | 5.8 miles |
| University | Stephenson College | 9.9 miles |
| University | John Snow College | 10.0 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 101 |
| Shoplifting | 75 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 |
| Public order | 25 |
| Other theft | 18 |
| Burglary | 10 |
| Drugs | 10 |
| Other crime | 9 |
| Possession of weapons | 6 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Total incidents | 338 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 2 Jul 2023 |
| St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College | Secondary | 0.5 miles | Good — 6 Mar 2017 |
| Dene House Primary School | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 17 May 2022 |
| Dene Academy | Secondary | 0.7 miles | Good — 18 Jan 2024 |
| East Durham College | Other | 0.7 miles | — (No rating) |
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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).