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8 HILTON DRIVE

PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM SR8 5UF

3 beds 1 baths 1,044 sq ft Listed 5 Nov 2025 (-220d)

£285,000

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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

Situated in the highly sought-after residential area of Hilton Drive in Peterlee, this beautifully presented three-bedroom detached home offers a rare opportunity to acquire a spacious and stylish property with no onward chain. From the moment you arrive, the home impresses with its generous front garden laid to lawn and a substantial driveway capable of accommodating four to five vehicles. The standout feature is the 17ft double garage, equipped with two electric roller shutters, electric sockets, and lighting, providing secure and versatile space for vehicles, storage, or workshop use. Integral access from the garage into the utility room adds convenience and practicality.
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)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

8 hilton

8 hilton

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

EPC 1

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).

5y growth 48.9%
10y growth 123.3%

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

1y (index) 0.4%
5y (index) 21.3%
10y (index) 40.6%

Rental Range

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

Low £572/mo
Realistic £635/mo
Optimistic £699/mo

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 0.22%
Max investor price (0.8%) £79,375
Target investor price (1%) £63,500
  • 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).