# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (DL5 7BL)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 26 ALDER GARDENS, NEWTON AYCLIFFE DL5 7BL |
| Price | £220,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | D |
| Floor area | 79 m² |
| Last sold | £199,995 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** B
- **Potential rating:** A
- **Expiry date:** 30/01/2034
- **Current heating cost:** £465/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,500

### Recommendations
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2734-5739-4000-0609-4272)

## Description

This attractive double-fronted, modern three-bedroom detached home occupies a desirable position tucked away on the edge of the estate, offering a greater sense of privacy while remaining conveniently located for local amenities and transport links. The property provides stylish and well-proportioned accommodation, ideally suited to families and professionals seeking contemporary living.

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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**The legal pack includes:**

**Evidence of title**

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**Protocol forms and answers to standard conveyancing enquiries**

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EPC Rating: B

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## Floorplans

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## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| 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] 32 ALDER GARDENS, NEWTON AYCLIFFE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL5 7BL | £73,498 | 24/10/2023 | Terraced |
| [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 |
| 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 |
| 86 BIRCH WAY, NEWTON AYCLIFFE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL5 7BJ | £218,907 | 17/10/2022 | Detached |
| 83 BIRCH WAY, NEWTON AYCLIFFE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL5 7BH | £218,906 | 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)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £232,896 (24 Detached, DL5, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -5.5%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £574/mo
- **Realistic:** £638/mo
- **Optimistic:** £702/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £648/mo

## 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)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.3% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £81,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £65,000

*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 OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £650/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 3.5%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 28.2×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-306/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -5.8%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − 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).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £2,785/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -14%
- **10y growth:** 6.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for County Durham; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0.4%
- **5y growth (index):** 21.3%
- **10y growth (index):** 40.6%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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