26 ALDER GARDENS
NEWTON AYCLIFFE DL5 7BL
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
79 m²
Council tax band
D
EPC rating
B
Last sold
£199,995
Price per m²
£2,785/m²
Local average
£232,896 (-5.5%)
Deprivation
Decile 4 (11,361 of 33,755)
Street crime
151 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Three spacious Bedrooms | En-suite to Master
- Energy Performance Certificate: B
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Broadband
- FTTC (fibre to the cabinet)
- Water
- Mains supply
- Heating
- Gas central
- Parking
- Garage, Driveway
- Garden
- Front garden, Rear garden
- Listed property
- No
- Restrictions
- No
- Required access
- No
- Rights of way
- No
- Flooded in last 5 years
- No
- Flood defences
- No
Description
Upon entering, you are greeted by a welcoming entrance hallway, which provides access to a convenient downstairs WC and a spacious kitchen/dining room. Finished to a high standard and featuring integrated appliances, this versatile space is perfect for both everyday family life and entertaining guests. Patio doors allow an abundance of natural light to flow through the room while providing direct access to the rear garden. The generously sized living room offers a comfortable and relaxing space, ideal for unwinding at the end of the day.
To the first floor, there are three well-proportioned bedrooms, each offering ample space for furnishings and storage. The principal bedroom benefits from a modern en-suite shower room, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a contemporary family bathroom fitted with stylish fixtures and fittings.
Externally, the property enjoys attractive frontage with a pathway leading to the entrance, complemented by lawned areas and established shrubs. The enclosed rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn and benefits from gated access to the driveway and detached single garage. The driveway provides off-street parking, while the garage offers additional storage and secure parking.
Boasting an excellent EPC rating of B, the property benefits from improved energy efficiency, helping to reduce running costs while minimising environmental impact. Occupying a tucked-away position on the edge of this popular development, the property combines modern design, practical living space and a peaceful setting, making it an excellent opportunity for a wide range of buyers.
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EPC Rating: B
Listed by
Newton Aycliffe
Northgate Signature Ltd.
Reference: 89439009
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: B
Potential rating: A
Inspection date: 31/01/2024
Expiry date: 30/01/2034
Current heating cost: £465/year
Potential heating cost: £465/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,500
Recommendations
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £220,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 BIRCH WAY, NEWTON AYCLIFFE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL5 7BJ | £252,000 | 12/12/2025 | Detached |
| 18 TEMPLE WAY, NEWTON AYCLIFFE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL5 7QH | £175,500 | 14/11/2025 | Detached |
| Same street 45 ALDER GARDENS, NEWTON AYCLIFFE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL5 7BL | £163,995 | 15/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 104 BIRCH WAY, NEWTON AYCLIFFE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL5 7BJ | £220,000 | 03/11/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 35 ALDER GARDENS, NEWTON AYCLIFFE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL5 7BL | £73,498 | 24/10/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 38 ALDER GARDENS, NEWTON AYCLIFFE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL5 7BL | £73,498 | 24/10/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 33 ALDER GARDENS, NEWTON AYCLIFFE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL5 7BL | £62,998 | 24/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 31 ALDER GARDENS, NEWTON AYCLIFFE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL5 7BL | £62,998 | 24/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 28 ALDER GARDENS, NEWTON AYCLIFFE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL5 7BL | £73,498 | 24/10/2023 | Terraced |
| Same street 30 ALDER GARDENS, NEWTON AYCLIFFE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL5 7BL | £58,098 | 24/10/2023 | Terraced |
| Same street 41 ALDER GARDENS, NEWTON AYCLIFFE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL5 7BL | £58,098 | 24/10/2023 | Terraced |
| Same street 32 ALDER GARDENS, NEWTON AYCLIFFE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL5 7BL | £73,498 | 24/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 10 RADDIVE CLOSE, NEWTON AYCLIFFE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL5 7QJ | £130,000 | 20/10/2023 | Detached |
| 125 BIRCH WAY, NEWTON AYCLIFFE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL5 7BH | £244,082 | 01/12/2022 | Detached |
| 60 BIRCH WAY, NEWTON AYCLIFFE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL5 7BJ | £183,949 | 30/11/2022 | Detached |
| 66 BIRCH WAY, NEWTON AYCLIFFE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL5 7BJ | £183,949 | 25/11/2022 | Detached |
| 81 BIRCH WAY, NEWTON AYCLIFFE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL5 7BH | £239,950 | 25/11/2022 | Detached |
| 68 BIRCH WAY, NEWTON AYCLIFFE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL5 7BJ | £183,949 | 25/11/2022 | Detached |
| 123 BIRCH WAY, NEWTON AYCLIFFE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL5 7BH | £214,950 | 15/11/2022 | Detached |
| 9 TEMPLE WAY, NEWTON AYCLIFFE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL5 7QH | £207,000 | 04/11/2022 | Detached |
| 72 CHESTNUT WAY, NEWTON AYCLIFFE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL5 7BF | £203,995 | 31/10/2022 | Detached |
| 74 BIRCH WAY, NEWTON AYCLIFFE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL5 7BJ | £199,950 | 21/10/2022 | Detached |
| 83 BIRCH WAY, NEWTON AYCLIFFE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL5 7BH | £218,906 | 17/10/2022 | Detached |
| 86 BIRCH WAY, NEWTON AYCLIFFE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL5 7BJ | £218,907 | 17/10/2022 | Detached |
| 127 BIRCH WAY, NEWTON AYCLIFFE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL5 7BH | £289,950 | 07/10/2022 | Detached |
| 78 BIRCH WAY, NEWTON AYCLIFFE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL5 7BJ | £274,950 | 30/09/2022 | Detached |
| 18 BIRCH WAY, NEWTON AYCLIFFE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL5 7BJ | £243,995 | 30/09/2022 | Detached |
| 80 BIRCH WAY, NEWTON AYCLIFFE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL5 7BJ | £284,950 | 30/09/2022 | Detached |
| 22 BIRCH WAY, NEWTON AYCLIFFE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL5 7BJ | £243,995 | 30/09/2022 | Detached |
Street average: £77,798 (9 sales)
Area average: £220,746 (20 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 Tyneside: £648/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Address
26 Alder Gardens
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Cobblers Hall | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Sainsbury's Local | 0.5 miles |
| Shop | Woodham Services | 0.5 miles |
| Train station | Newton Aycliffe | 1.3 miles |
| Train station | Shildon | 1.9 miles |
| University | Ustinov College | 9.5 miles |
| Hospital | Middleton St.George Hospital | 10.2 miles |
| Hospital | Butterwick Hospice | 10.4 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 52 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 45 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 |
| Shoplifting | 11 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Total incidents | 151 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walworth School | Other | 0.5 miles | Good — 9 Sep 2013 |
| Byerley Park Primary School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 16 Mar 2022 |
| St Francis CofE (Aided) Junior School | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 7 May 2015 |
| Horndale Infants' School | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 16 Nov 2022 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.8 miles | Good — 9 Nov 2022 |
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 Terraced House, Lancelot Close, DL5 | £695/mo | 3 | 0.22 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Bluebell Close, DL5 | £675/mo | 3 | 0.48 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Fox Place, DL5 | £695/mo | 3 | 0.62 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Grassholme Place, DL5 | £650/mo | 3 | 0.62 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Airton Place, DL5 | £625/mo | 3 | 0.63 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Blackton Close, DL5 | £650/mo | 3 | 0.66 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Aysgarth Close, DL5 | £625/mo | 3 | 0.71 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Garburn Place, DL5 | £650/mo | 3 | 0.75 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Hallington Head, DL5 | £595/mo | 3 | 0.81 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Honister Place, DL5 | £650/mo | 3 | 0.86 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Tindale Green, DL5 | £695/mo | 3 | 0.86 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Silkin Way, DL5 | £695/mo | 3 | 0.99 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Whinlatter Place, DL5 | £625/mo | 3 | 0.99 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £656/mo (13 listings)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- 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).
- Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
- Cashflow — Rent minus 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).