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21 FARNHAM CLOSE

DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM DH1 5FL

1 beds 45 m² Listed 4 Oct 2018 (-2809d)

£75,000

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## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 21 FARNHAM CLOSE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM DH1 5FL |
| Price | £75,000 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Last sold | £75,000 May 2025 |

## Description

*EXCELLENT OPEN ASPECT* *GREAT POSITION* *SPACIOUS FLOORPLAN* *GROUND FLOOR* *EXCELLENT LOCATION CLOSE TO DURHAM CITY* Dowen Estate Agents offer for sale this well presented good sized one bedroomed ground floor apartment with the benefits of UPVC double glazing and central heating. The property has accommodation which briefly comprises entrance hall with storage cupboard, lounge, kitchen, bedroom and wet room. Externally there are communal gardens and allocated parking. Farnham Close lies close to a range of local shops and amenities which are available within Newton Hall as well as nearby Arnison Centre, with a more comprehensive range of shopping and recreational facilities and amenities available within Durham City Centre which lies approximately 1.5 miles away.  Ideal for a variety of purchasers including first time buyers, investors or retired singles/couples. Viewing advised.

## Property Photos

- ![MAIN](/listings/photos/76120850/494496) - MAIN
- ![ENTRANCE](/listings/photos/76120850/494500) - ENTRANCE
- ![LOUNGE](/listings/photos/76120850/494505) - LOUNGE
- ![KITCHEN](/listings/photos/76120850/494510) - KITCHEN
- ![WET ROOM](/listings/photos/76120850/494515) - WET ROOM
- ![BEDROOM 1](/listings/photos/76120850/494520) - BEDROOM 1
- ![HALLWAY](/listings/photos/76120850/494530) - HALLWAY
- ![EXTERNALLY](/listings/photos/76120850/494542) - EXTERNALLY
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/76120850/494547)

## FENSA Certificates

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

### FENSA Certificate #39924
- **Address:** 21 Farnham Close, DURHAM, DH1 5FL
- **Certificate Issued:** 08/08/2003
- **Work Completed:** 16/07/2002
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 21 FARNHAM CLOSE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 5FL | £75,000 | 27/05/2025 | Flat |
| 21 FARNHAM CLOSE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 5FL | £75,000 | 22/03/2019 | Flat |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 19 FARNHAM CLOSE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 5FL | £68,500 | 19/10/2023 | Flat |
| 65 FEATHERSTONE ROAD, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 5YW | £107,000 | 10/10/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 13 FARNHAM CLOSE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 5FL | £167,500 | 17/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 20A FARNHAM CLOSE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 5FL | £69,000 | 14/10/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 4 FARNHAM CLOSE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 5FL | £70,000 | 19/08/2021 | Flat |

**Street average:** £93,750 (4 sales)
**Area average:** £107,000 (1 sale)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £153,171 (17 Flat, DH1, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -51%

## 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):** £392/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 Bed Bungalow, Garden Avenue, DH1 | £650/mo | 1 | 0.6 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Aykley Vale Chambers, DH1 | £650/mo | 1 | 0.63 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £650/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.87% (okay)
- **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:** 10.4%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 9.6×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £265/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 14.6%

*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).*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 17.6%
- **10y growth:** 83.7%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for County Durham; Flats and maisonettes series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -4.8%
- **5y growth (index):** 7.4%
- **10y growth (index):** 22.7%

## 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

Floor area

45 m²

Last sold

£75,000 May 2025

Local average

£153,171 (-51%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (17,649 of 33,755)

Street crime

101 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

EXCELLENT POSITION
OPEN FIELDS
PARKING & GARDENS
WELL PRESENTED
PRICED TO SELL
100 YEAR LEASE

Additional details

Parking: Yes

Description

*EXCELLENT OPEN ASPECT* *GREAT POSITION* *SPACIOUS FLOORPLAN* *GROUND FLOOR* *EXCELLENT LOCATION CLOSE TO DURHAM CITY* Dowen Estate Agents offer for sale this well presented good sized one bedroomed ground floor apartment with the benefits of UPVC double glazing and central heating. The property has accommodation which briefly comprises entrance hall with storage cupboard, lounge, kitchen, bedroom and wet room. Externally there are communal gardens and allocated parking. Farnham Close lies close to a range of local shops and amenities which are available within Newton Hall as well as nearby Arnison Centre, with a more comprehensive range of shopping and recreational facilities and amenities available within Durham City Centre which lies approximately 1.5 miles away. Ideal for a variety of purchasers including first time buyers, investors or retired singles/couples. Viewing advised.

Listed by

Durham

Dowen

Reference: 76120850

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #39924

Property Details

Street: 21 Farnham Close

Town: DURHAM

Postcode: DH1 5FL

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 08/08/2003

Work Completed: 16/07/2002

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

0% since 2019

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	27/05/2025 (1 year ago)	£75,000	0%
Sold	22/03/2019 (7 years ago)	£75,000	—

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
Same street 19 FARNHAM CLOSE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 5FL	£68,500	19/10/2023	Flat
65 FEATHERSTONE ROAD, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 5YW	£107,000	10/10/2023	Flat
Same street 13 FARNHAM CLOSE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 5FL	£167,500	17/10/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 20A FARNHAM CLOSE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 5FL	£69,000	14/10/2022	Flat
Same street 4 FARNHAM CLOSE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 5FL	£70,000	19/08/2021	Flat

Street average: £93,750 (4 sales)

Area average: £107,000 (1 sale)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 17.6%

10y growth 83.7%

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

1y (index) -4.8%

5y (index) 7.4%

10y (index) 22.7%

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: £392/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Langley Road	0.1 miles
Shop	The Beauty Lounge	0.3 miles
Shop	Candat Stores	0.3 miles
Train station	Durham	1.0 miles
University	John Snow College	2.2 miles
University	Stephenson College	2.4 miles
Train station	Chester-le-Street	4.2 miles
Hospital	Bishop Auckland General Hospital	10.4 miles
Hospital	Sunderland Primary care Trust	10.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	34
Anti-social behaviour	16
Shoplifting	13
Criminal damage and arson	11
Public order	10
Vehicle crime	7
Drugs	4
Other theft	4
Other crime	1
Robbery	1
Total incidents	101

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
Durham Newton Hall Infants' School	Primary	0.2 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 6 Dec 2012
St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 18 Jan 2022
Framwellgate School Durham	Secondary	0.4 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Durham Trinity School & Sports College	Other	0.4 miles	Good — 22 Mar 2016

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
1 Bed Bungalow, Garden Avenue, DH1	£650/mo	1	0.6 miles	OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, Aykley Vale Chambers, DH1	£650/mo	1	0.63 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £650/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.87%

Max investor price (0.8%) £81,250

Target investor price (1%) £65,000

Gross yield 10.4%

Cost-to-rent ratio 9.6×

Monthly cashflow £265/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 14.6%

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).