Sold STC Semi-detached

3 THE OVAL

FERRYHILL, WEST CORNFORTH, COUNTY DURHAM DL17 9NU

3 beds 1 baths 77 m² Listed 3 Oct 2022 (-1349d)

£112,950

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (DL17 9NU)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 3 THE OVAL, FERRYHILL, WEST CORNFORTH, COUNTY DURHAM DL17 9NU |
| Price | £112,950 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Last sold | £112,950 Mar 2023 |

## Description

An absolute credit to its current owner; we are delighted to offer to the market with no onward chain, this well presented semi detached house with three bedrooms, situated pleasantly within the highly sought after, family orientated location of The Oval, West Cornforth. This well proportioned residence offers ample space for the family & has been a loving home for many years. Boasting the addition of a 25ft (approximately) garage & separate utility room, this property is  the perfect purchase for clients seeking that 'move-in ready' residence. With easy access to all of the local amenities offered in & around the immediate area & within excellent commuting distance to both the A1(M) & the A19; the property also benefits from gas central heating via a 'Baxi' combi boiler & double glazing throughout. In brief, this deceptively spacious home comprises: welcoming entrance hallway with stairs to the first floor & under stair storage, a lovely sized lounge/dining area (measuring 22ft approximately) which runs the depth of the home & is flooded with natural light throughout, impressive kitchen with a range of fitted wall & base units & windows & access through to the larger than standard sized single garage which in turn, leads to the utility area. The first floor landing boasts three good sized bedrooms; two of which are doubles & a modern family bathroom with white three piece suite. Externally, the property enjoys a good sized, enclosed garden to the rear which is largely laid to lawn & faces North-East, whilst the front boasts a block paved driveway leading to the garage. We highly recommend thorough internal viewing in order to fully appreciate the style, layout, quality & space of this lovely home for sale.

EPC Rating: TBC

Council Tax Band: A

**Entrance Hallway** -

**Lounge / Dining Area** - 6.78m x 3.51m (22'3 x 11'6) -

**Kitchen** - 3.56m x 2.49m (11'8 x 8'2) -

**First Floor Landing** -

**Master Bedroom** - 3.53m x 3.53m (11'7 x 11'7) -

**Bedroom Two** - 3.53m x 3.53m (11'7 x 11'7) -

**Bedroom Three** - 2.79m x 2.41m (9'2 x 7'11) -

**Family Bathroom** - 2.51m x 2.39m (8'3 x 7'10) -

**Single Garage** - 6.43m x 2.82m (21'1 x 9'3) -

**Utility Room** - 2.72m x 1.85m (8'11 x 6'1) -

**Externally** -

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![The Oval, West Cornforth, DL17 9NU.jpg](/listings/photos/127663958/499608) - The Oval, West Cornforth, DL17 9NU.jpg

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #10409466
- **Address:** 3 The Oval, West Cornforth, DL17 9NU
- **Certificate Issued:** 21/07/2014
- **Work Completed:** 26/03/2014
- **Items:** 7 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 3 THE OVAL, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9NU | £112,950 | 03/03/2023 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 7 BEECH PARADE, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9PH | £102,000 | 28/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 17 GARMONDSWAY ROAD, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9HD | £75,500 | 24/01/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 9 ASH TERRACE, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9NL | £80,000 | 07/11/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 22 OAK TERRACE, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9NP | £80,000 | 07/11/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 21 ASH TERRACE, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9NL | £46,000 | 30/10/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 32 GARMONDSWAY ROAD, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9HD | £160,825 | 04/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 32 BEECH PARADE, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9PH | £90,000 | 30/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 13 THE OVAL, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9NU | £45,000 | 24/11/2023 | Other |
| 57 GARMONDSWAY ROAD, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9HD | £105,000 | 29/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 22 THE OVAL, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9NU | £75,000 | 01/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 72 LICHFIELD ROAD, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9PA | £110,000 | 23/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 36 THE OVAL, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9NU | £50,000 | 06/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 61 SALISBURY CRESCENT, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9NT | £137,000 | 10/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 46 LINDEN ROAD, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9NR | £110,000 | 07/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 58 LICHFIELD ROAD, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9PA | £107,000 | 29/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 31 OAK TERRACE, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9NN | £114,000 | 20/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 49 SALISBURY CRESCENT, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9NT | £65,000 | 02/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 7 THE OVAL, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9NU | £72,000 | 23/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 13 STOBB CROSS ROAD, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9HA | £53,000 | 19/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 10 ASH TERRACE, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9NL | £62,500 | 12/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 80 LICHFIELD ROAD, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9PA | £92,950 | 10/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 82 LICHFIELD ROAD, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9PA | £80,000 | 10/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 12 ELM ROAD, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9PG | £65,000 | 01/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 55 GARMONDSWAY ROAD, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9HD | £118,500 | 08/07/2022 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £60,500 (4 sales)
**Area average:** £92,714 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £118,392 (24 Semi-detached, DL17, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -4.6%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (County Durham). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £572/mo
- **Realistic:** £635/mo
- **Optimistic:** £699/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Durham (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £474/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.56% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £79,375
- **Target investor price (1%):** £63,500

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -1.6%
- **10y growth:** 41.3%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for County Durham; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.1%
- **5y growth (index):** 22.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 43.6%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

77 m²

Last sold

£112,950 Mar 2023

Local average

£118,392 (-4.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 2 (3,377 of 33,755)

Street crime

22 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

SEMI DETACHED HOUSE
THREE BEDROOMS
NO ONWARD CHAIN
IDEAL FAMILY HOME
POPULAR FAMILY ORIENTATED LOCATION
GAS CENTRAL HEATING VIA A COMBI BOILER
DOUBLE GLAZING
ENCLOSED GARDEN TO REAR
25ft GARAGE & AMPLE DRIVEWAY PARKING
VIEWING ESSENTIAL

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

An absolute credit to its current owner; we are delighted to offer to the market with no onward chain, this well presented semi detached house with three bedrooms, situated pleasantly within the highly sought after, family orientated location of The Oval, West Cornforth. This well proportioned residence offers ample space for the family & has been a loving home for many years. Boasting the addition of a 25ft (approximately) garage & separate utility room, this property is the perfect purchase for clients seeking that 'move-in ready' residence. With easy access to all of the local amenities offered in & around the immediate area & within excellent commuting distance to both the A1(M) & the A19; the property also benefits from gas central heating via a 'Baxi' combi boiler & double glazing throughout. In brief, this deceptively spacious home comprises: welcoming entrance hallway with stairs to the first floor & under stair storage, a lovely sized lounge/dining area (measuring 22ft approximately) which runs the depth of the home & is flooded with natural light throughout, impressive kitchen with a range of fitted wall & base units & windows & access through to the larger than standard sized single garage which in turn, leads to the utility area. The first floor landing boasts three good sized bedrooms; two of which are doubles & a modern family bathroom with white three piece suite. Externally, the property enjoys a good sized, enclosed garden to the rear which is largely laid to lawn & faces North-East, whilst the front boasts a block paved driveway leading to the garage. We highly recommend thorough internal viewing in order to fully appreciate the style, layout, quality & space of this lovely home for sale.

EPC Rating: TBC
Council Tax Band: A

Entrance Hallway -

Lounge / Dining Area - 6.78m x 3.51m (22'3 x 11'6) -

Kitchen - 3.56m x 2.49m (11'8 x 8'2) -

First Floor Landing -

Master Bedroom - 3.53m x 3.53m (11'7 x 11'7) -

Bedroom Two - 3.53m x 3.53m (11'7 x 11'7) -

Bedroom Three - 2.79m x 2.41m (9'2 x 7'11) -

Family Bathroom - 2.51m x 2.39m (8'3 x 7'10) -

Single Garage - 6.43m x 2.82m (21'1 x 9'3) -

Utility Room - 2.72m x 1.85m (8'11 x 6'1) -

Externally -

Listed by

Sedgefield

Robinsons

Reference: 127663958

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

The Oval, West Cornforth, DL17 9NU.jpg

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #10409466

Property Details

Street: 3 The Oval

Town: West Cornforth

Postcode: DL17 9NU

Installation Details

Items: 7 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 21/07/2014

Work Completed: 26/03/2014

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

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	03/03/2023 (3 years ago)	£112,950	—

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
7 BEECH PARADE, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9PH	£102,000	28/11/2025	Semi-detached
17 GARMONDSWAY ROAD, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9HD	£75,500	24/01/2025	Semi-detached
9 ASH TERRACE, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9NL	£80,000	07/11/2024	Semi-detached
22 OAK TERRACE, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9NP	£80,000	07/11/2024	Semi-detached
21 ASH TERRACE, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9NL	£46,000	30/10/2024	Semi-detached
32 GARMONDSWAY ROAD, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9HD	£160,825	04/12/2023	Semi-detached
32 BEECH PARADE, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9PH	£90,000	30/11/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 13 THE OVAL, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9NU	£45,000	24/11/2023	Other
57 GARMONDSWAY ROAD, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9HD	£105,000	29/09/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 22 THE OVAL, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9NU	£75,000	01/09/2023	Semi-detached
72 LICHFIELD ROAD, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9PA	£110,000	23/08/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 36 THE OVAL, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9NU	£50,000	06/06/2023	Semi-detached
61 SALISBURY CRESCENT, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9NT	£137,000	10/03/2023	Semi-detached
46 LINDEN ROAD, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9NR	£110,000	07/11/2022	Semi-detached
58 LICHFIELD ROAD, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9PA	£107,000	29/09/2022	Semi-detached
31 OAK TERRACE, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9NN	£114,000	20/09/2022	Semi-detached
49 SALISBURY CRESCENT, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9NT	£65,000	02/09/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 7 THE OVAL, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9NU	£72,000	23/08/2022	Semi-detached
13 STOBB CROSS ROAD, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9HA	£53,000	19/08/2022	Semi-detached
10 ASH TERRACE, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9NL	£62,500	12/08/2022	Semi-detached
80 LICHFIELD ROAD, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9PA	£92,950	10/08/2022	Semi-detached
82 LICHFIELD ROAD, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9PA	£80,000	10/08/2022	Semi-detached
12 ELM ROAD, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9PG	£65,000	01/08/2022	Semi-detached
55 GARMONDSWAY ROAD, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9HD	£118,500	08/07/2022	Semi-detached

Street average: £60,500 (4 sales)

Area average: £92,714 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -1.6%

10y growth 41.3%

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

1y (index) 1.1%

5y (index) 22.9%

10y (index) 43.6%

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 Durham: £474/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	4 Lichfield Road	0.1 miles
Bus stop	17 Linden Rd	0.1 miles
Shop	John Cockerill Butchers	0.4 miles
Shop	West Cornforth Mini Market	0.5 miles
University	Stephenson College	5.0 miles
University	John Snow College	5.3 miles
Train station	Durham	6.2 miles
Train station	Newton Aycliffe	6.7 miles
Hospital	Bishop Auckland General Hospital	7.3 miles
Hospital	Auckland Park Hospital	7.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	12
Anti-social behaviour	2
Burglary	2
Other theft	2
Vehicle crime	2
Criminal damage and arson	1
Drugs	1
Total incidents	22

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
West Cornforth Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Outstanding — 11 Dec 2018
Coxhoe Primary School	Primary	0.8 miles	Good — 18 Jul 2022
Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy	Primary	1.3 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
The Woodlands	Other	1.6 miles	Good — 12 Sep 2016
Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School	Primary	1.6 miles	Good — 30 Sep 2022

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.56%

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).

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