Sold STC Semi-detached

45 SURTEES AVENUE

DURHAM, BOWBURN, COUNTY DURHAM DH6 5DZ

2 beds 1 baths 84 m² Listed 25 Sep 2025 (-300d)

£109,500

Reduced on 14 Oct 2025

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

84 m²

Council tax band

A

EPC rating

E

Last sold

£106,000 Feb 2026

Price per m²

£1,304/m²

Local average

£130,038 (-15.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 2 (5,754 of 33,755)

Street crime

86 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • NEWLY REFURBISHED
  • READY TO MOVE INTO CONDITION
  • 2 DOUBLE BEDROOMS
  • NEW KITCHEN & BATHROOM
  • GARDENS FRONT AND REAR
  • NEW GAS COMBI BOILER
  • NEWLY DECORATED
  • NEW FLOOR COVERINGS
  • NO ONWARD CHAIN
  • CLOSE TO A1(M) MOTORWAY

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Gas central
Garden
Yes
Restrictions
Yes

Description

Newly refurbished semi detached house, beautifully presented in ready to move into condition and available with no onward chain.
Sure to prove very popular amongst both first time buyers and investors, due to its location and fantastic condition. Internal inspection is essential to appreciate the quality of this home.

Full Description - Newly refurbished semi detached house, beautifully presented in ready to move into condition and available with no onward chain.
A UPVC entrance door leads to the porch, hallway, spacious lounge and newly fitted modern kitchen with integrated and hob with extractor above. Stairs from the hallway with decorative LED lighting leads to the first floor landing with two storage cupboards, 2 double bedrooms and stylish newly fitted bathroom suite.
Externally there is on street parking and enclosed gardens to the front and rear.
Benefiting from a newly installed gas combi boiler, UPVC double glazing throughout, white UPVC facias with rainwater goods, new laminate flooring throughout and newly decorated throughout.
This is a conveniently located property with a wide range of local amenities and excellent road links nearby.
Sure to prove very popular amongst both first time buyers and investors, due to its location and fantastic condition.
Internal inspection is essential to appreciate the quality of this home.

Area Information - Bowburn has become a prime location for commuter purposes as it lies a short drive from the A1(M) Motorway Interchange which provides good road and bus links to regional centres including Sunderland, Gateshead and Newcastle. As well as substantially reducing the traffic flow through the village the recently opened Bowburn Bypass has also greatly increased speed of access to all local centres.
The historical city of Durham lies approximately 3 miles away, with its cobbled streets and a range of local and regional retailers including supermarkets and a number of well regarded restaurants and bars. Durham City is well known for its high achieving private and state schools as well as the world renowned Durham University.
Also Bowburn is situated only 6 miles from Spennymoor which provides a range of day to day facilities including 24 hour supermarket, doctors and dentist surgeries, bank, shopping and schooling for all ages.

Entrance Porch - With UPVC entrance door leading and laminate flooring.

Hallway - Laminate flooring, double radiator, single radiator and spot lighting. Stairs with decorating LED lighting leading to the first floor landing.

Spacious Lounge - 5.66m x 3.38m (18'7 x 11'1) - Laminate flooring, two radiators and spot lighting.

New Kitchen - 3.84m x 2.16m (12'7 x 7'1) - Newly fitted range of shaker style wall and floor units with wood effect laminate worktops and inset composite sink unit with mixer tap. Pantry, double radiator, integrated electric oven, ceramic hob with extractor above and UPVC rear entrance door.

First Floor Landing - Two storage cupboards.

Bedroom 1 - 4.37m x 2.67m (14'4 x 8'9) - Radiator, laminate flooring and built-in cupboard.

Bedroom 2 - 3.35m x 3.05m (11'0 x 10'0) - Radiator, laminate flooring and built-in cupboard housing the central heating boiler.

New Bathroom - Newly installed white suite comprising, close coupled wc, vanity unit with inset wash hand basin, panel bath, fully tiled walls and flooring and chrome heated towel rail.

Gardens - Laid lawn to the front with hedged boundary and wooden access gate and lawned garden to the rear with newly erected wooden fence boundary.

Epc. - EPC Rating - E
EPC Link -

Please note the EPC Certificate for this property has not been updated since it has been refurbished.

Important Information. - Please note that all sizes have been measured with an electronic measure tape and are approximations only. Under the terms of the Misdescription Act we are obliged to point out that none of these services have been tested by ourselves. We cannot vouch that any of the installations described in these particulars are in perfect working order. We present the details of this property in good faith and they were accurate at the time of which we inspected the property. Stuart Edwards for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are, give notice, that: (1) the particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only, and do not constitute any part of a contract; (2) no person in the employment of Stuart Edwards has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in relation to this property.

Property Viewing. - Contact Stuart Edwards Estate Agents for an appointment to view.

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Free Valuation. - Our family run business is made up of friendly, professional people who have extensive experience of the housing market. We understand estate agencies come and go, but Stuart Edwards Estate Agents has consistently secured high levels of sales throughout a 40 year period.

If you would like to arrange a free no obligation valuation, please contact Stuart Edwards Estate Agents today!

Financial Assistance - YOUR HOME IS AT RISK IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP THE REPAYMENTS ON THE MORTGAGE OR LOANS SECURED ON THE PROPERTY.

Through our association with a leading independent mortgage advisor we can offer the best mortgage deals available anywhere.

The Property Ombudsman. - Membership is held with The Property Ombudsman for sales and lettings.

Thanks. - Thank you for accessing these details. Should there be anything further we can assist with, please contact our office.

Please note Stuart Edwards Estate Agents is the trading name for Bluepace Durham Ltd.

Listed by

Durham

Stuart Edwards

Reference: 167417906

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 15/09/2024

Expiry date: 14/09/2034

Current heating cost: £1,862/year

Potential heating cost: £909/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £15,293

Recommendations

  • Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
  • Party wall insulation (£300 - £600)
  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
  • Increase hot water cylinder insulation (£15 - £30)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£20)
  • Hot water cylinder thermostat (£200 - £400)
  • Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
  • Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

Price history

67% since 2025

Event Date Price % change
Sold 06/02/2026 (5 months ago) £106,000 +66.9%
Sold 04/04/2025 (1 year ago) £63,500

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 67 SURTEES AVENUE, BOWBURN, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 5DZ £80,000 09/01/2026 Terraced
Same street 51 SURTEES AVENUE, BOWBURN, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 5DZ £93,000 15/12/2025 Semi-detached
6 BROADMEADOWS, BOWBURN, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 5DA £240,000 09/12/2025 Semi-detached
16 EDWARD AVENUE, BOWBURN, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 5EB £69,000 28/11/2025 Semi-detached
23 CHARLTON COURT, BOWBURN, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 5FB £135,000 11/07/2025 Semi-detached
81 LAWSON ROAD, BOWBURN, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 5ED £170,000 24/01/2025 Semi-detached
29 PRINCE CHARLES AVENUE, BOWBURN, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 5DJ £82,000 06/11/2023 Semi-detached
24 CHARLTON COURT, BOWBURN, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 5FB £160,000 20/10/2023 Semi-detached
7 EDWARD AVENUE, BOWBURN, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 5EB £110,000 06/04/2023 Semi-detached
17 WILLIAM STREET, BOWBURN, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 5DY £97,000 22/03/2023 Semi-detached
5 ST JOHNS CRESCENT, BOWBURN, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 5AQ £103,000 06/03/2023 Semi-detached
29 RUNCIE ROAD, BOWBURN, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 5EY £125,000 22/12/2022 Semi-detached
16 MARGARET COURT, BOWBURN, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 5DX £125,000 16/12/2022 Semi-detached
33 RUNCIE ROAD, BOWBURN, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 5EY £134,200 11/11/2022 Semi-detached
3 LAWSON ROAD, BOWBURN, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 5ED £125,000 05/10/2022 Semi-detached
18 EDWARD AVENUE, BOWBURN, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 5EB £97,000 23/09/2022 Semi-detached
35 BEDE TERRACE, BOWBURN, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 5DT £115,000 31/03/2022 Semi-detached
2 MARGARET COURT, BOWBURN, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 5DX £88,000 21/03/2022 Semi-detached
11 ROBSON CRESCENT, BOWBURN, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 5DU £82,000 04/02/2022 Semi-detached
11 EDWARD AVENUE, BOWBURN, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 5EB £80,000 28/01/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 57 SURTEES AVENUE, BOWBURN, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 5DZ £81,000 21/01/2022 Semi-detached
3 MARY TERRACE, BOWBURN, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 5DQ £60,000 30/11/2021 Semi-detached
4 MARY TERRACE, BOWBURN, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 5DQ £110,000 10/11/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £84,667 (3 sales)

Area average: £115,360 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -0.3%
10y growth 24.2%

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

1y (index) 5.2%
5y (index) 26.4%
10y (index) 47.8%

Company ownership

Registered legal owner is a company.

Company-owned (UK company)

Company: PETER & ERNEST DEVELOPMENT LTD (15781281)

Rental Range

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

Low £574/mo
Realistic £638/mo
Optimistic £702/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → County Durham.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Durham: £399/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop 21 Surtees Avenue 0.1 miles
Shop The Co-operative Food 0.1 miles
Shop Unknown 0.2 miles
University Josephine Butler College 2.6 miles
University Stephenson College 2.7 miles
Train station Durham 3.7 miles
Hospital Peterlee Community Hospital 7.7 miles
Train station Bishop Auckland 8.3 miles
Hospital Bishop Auckland General Hospital 8.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Anti-social behaviour 39
Violence and sexual offences 18
Criminal damage and arson 10
Public order 4
Shoplifting 4
Burglary 3
Other crime 3
Other theft 3
Drugs 1
Possession of weapons 1
Total incidents 86

Within 1 mile during May 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
Bowburn Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 13 Feb 2024
Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School Primary 1.4 miles Good — 20 Jun 2022
Coxhoe Primary School Primary 1.9 miles Good — 18 Jul 2022
Cassop Primary School Primary 2.0 miles Good — 22 May 2023
Kelloe Primary School Primary 2.4 miles Good — 20 Apr 2015

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.58%
Max investor price (0.8%) £79,750
Target investor price (1%) £63,800
  • 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).