# 2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (DH9 8FJ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 7 BRASS THILL WAY, STANLEY, GREENCROFT, COUNTY DURHAM DH9 8FJ | | Price | £135,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | A | | Last sold | £140,505 Nov 2025 | ## Description * BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED * LARGE PLOT WITH GARDEN AND OFF-STREET PARKING FOR 2 CARS (AND EV POINT) * LIGHT AND AIRY * NICE OUTLOOK * Offered for sale is this beautifully presented home which occupies a nice plot and position on this newly built development. The property is immaculately presented and early viewing is a must. The internal floorplan comprises of entrance hall, comfortable lounge, stunning kitchen with French doors onto the rear garden, and a downstairs WC. On the first floor there are two good sized bedrooms and a white suite bathroom. Externally there is off-street parking for 2 cars along with an EV charging point, and a small front garden. At the rear is a superb size garden with patio area. Brass Thill Way forms part of a modern development in the village of Greencroft. The area offers a great mix of semi-rural living with practical amenities close by, including shops, schools and leisure facilities. There are excellent road links to nearby towns such as Consett, Stanley and Durham, making it ideal for commuters. Greencroft is also well known for its green spaces, countryside walks and access to nearby nature spots, including Greencroft Nature Reserve and the C2C cycle route, offering a peaceful lifestyle with plenty of outdoor opportunity. **Ground Floor** - **Entrance Hall** - **Lounge** - 4.62 x 3.07 (15'1" x 10'0") - **Dining Kitchen** - 4.15 x 2.42 (13'7" x 7'11") - **Downstairs Wc** - 1.68 x 0.99 (5'6" x 3'2") - **First Floor** - **Landing** - **Bedroom One** - 4.15 x 3.11 (13'7" x 10'2") - **Bedroom Two** - 3.95 x 2.29 (12'11" x 7'6") - **Bathroom** - 2.29 x 1.77 (7'6" x 5'9") - **Agent's Notes** - Electricity Supply: Mains Water Supply: Mains Sewerage: Mains Heating: Gas Central Heating Broadband: Basic 2 Mbps, Superfast 74 Mbps, Ultrafast 1,800 Mbps Mobile Signal/Coverage: Average Tenure: Freehold Council Tax: Durham County Council, Band A - Approx. £1,701 p.a Energy Rating: B Disclaimer: The preceding details have been sourced from the seller and OnTheMarket.com. Verification and clarification of this information, along with any further details concerning Material Information parts A, B & C, should be sought from a legal representative or appropriate authorities. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 7 BRASS THILL WAY, GREENCROFT, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 8FJ | £140,505 | 14/11/2025 | Semi-detached | | 7 BRASS THILL WAY, GREENCROFT, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 8FJ | £124,995 | 19/12/2022 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 23 BRASS THILL WAY, GREENCROFT, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 8FJ | £176,995 | 22/12/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 42 BRASS THILL WAY, GREENCROFT, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 8FJ | £213,995 | 21/12/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 2 BRASS THILL WAY, GREENCROFT, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 8FJ | £170,000 | 16/06/2023 | Detached | | 19 HEWERS CLOSE, GREENCROFT, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 8FF | £126,000 | 21/04/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 22 BRASS THILL WAY, GREENCROFT, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 8FJ | £126,995 | 31/03/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 14 BRASS THILL WAY, GREENCROFT, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 8FJ | £147,995 | 22/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 4 BRASS THILL WAY, GREENCROFT, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 8FJ | £162,995 | 22/12/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 11 BRASS THILL WAY, GREENCROFT, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 8FJ | £216,995 | 22/12/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 18 BRASS THILL WAY, GREENCROFT, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 8FJ | £172,995 | 22/12/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 6 BRASS THILL WAY, GREENCROFT, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 8FJ | £202,995 | 22/12/2022 | Detached | | 16 CROFT CLOSE, GREENCROFT, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 8NZ | £105,000 | 15/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 43 HEWERS CLOSE, GREENCROFT, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 8FF | £123,995 | 28/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 5 BRASS THILL WAY, GREENCROFT, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 8FJ | £159,995 | 11/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 16 BRASS THILL WAY, GREENCROFT, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 8FJ | £185,995 | 31/10/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 1 BRASS THILL WAY, GREENCROFT, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 8FJ | £161,995 | 31/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 17 THE AVENUE, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 8NX | £195,000 | 21/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 3 BRASS THILL WAY, GREENCROFT, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 8FJ | £141,995 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 9 BRASS THILL WAY, GREENCROFT, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 8FJ | £143,995 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 6 HEWERS CLOSE, GREENCROFT, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 8FF | £142,995 | 23/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 53 HEWERS CLOSE, GREENCROFT, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 8FF | £126,995 | 30/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 26 HEWERS CLOSE, GREENCROFT, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 8FF | £141,995 | 30/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 22 HEWERS CLOSE, GREENCROFT, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 8FF | £129,995 | 30/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 24 HEWERS CLOSE, GREENCROFT, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 8FF | £144,995 | 30/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 5 HEWERS CLOSE, GREENCROFT, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 8FF | £125,000 | 30/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 28 HEWERS CLOSE, GREENCROFT, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 8FF | £111,995 | 30/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 39 HEWERS CLOSE, GREENCROFT, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 8FF | £142,995 | 29/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 45 HEWERS CLOSE, GREENCROFT, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 8FF | £139,995 | 29/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 41 HEWERS CLOSE, GREENCROFT, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 8FF | £127,995 | 29/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 12 HEWERS CLOSE, GREENCROFT, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 8FF | £119,995 | 16/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 51 HEWERS CLOSE, GREENCROFT, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 8FF | £126,995 | 12/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 20 HEWERS CLOSE, GREENCROFT, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 8FF | £146,995 | 30/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | 18 HEWERS CLOSE, GREENCROFT, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 8FF | £139,995 | 16/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | 10 HEWERS CLOSE, GREENCROFT, STANLEY, DARLINGTON, DH9 8FF | £139,995 | 28/04/2022 | Semi-detached | | 25 HEWERS CLOSE, GREENCROFT, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 8FF | £106,995 | 23/12/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £170,424 (14 sales) **Area average:** £133,296 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £139,635 (31 Semi-detached, DH9, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -3.3% ## 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):** £399/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2 Bed Terraced House, Annfield Place, DH9 | £595/mo | 2 | 0.12 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Oakwood, DH9 | £625/mo | 2 | 0.37 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Terraced House, Beverley Terrace, DH9 | £525/mo | 2 | 0.53 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Terraced House, Percy Terrace, DH9 | £745/mo | 2 | 0.98 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Terraced House, Percy Terrace, DH9 | £595/mo | 2 | 0.98 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Terraced House, Prospect Terrace, DH9 | £625/mo | 2 | 1.04 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Terraced House, Sycamore Terrace, DH9 | £600/mo | 2 | 1.07 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £616/mo (7 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.44% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £75,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £60,000 *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 £600/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 5.3% - **Cost-to-rent:** 18.8× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-17/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -0.5% *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:** -3.2% - **10y growth:** 78.1% ## 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)