# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (DH7 6XE) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 49 ST CUTHBERTS DRIVE, DURHAM, SACRISTON, COUNTY DURHAM DH7 6XE | | Price | £250,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Council tax | D | | Last sold | £235,000 Mar 2026 | ## Description Reeds Rains exclusively invite you to discover this fantastic four bedroom detached house for sale in Sacriston offered with no chain. The property, which is well presented throughout, would make an ideal family home. The ground floor comprises a lounge, kitchen, sunroom and WC, while on the first floor there are four bedrooms and a family bathroom. To the rear of the property is a private garden, and there is a drive for three cars and an integral garage. The property benefits from solar panels which will be included in the sale. To arrange a viewing call us on . Council Tax Band D EPC Grade C **IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS:** We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 49 ST CUTHBERTS DRIVE, SACRISTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6XE | £235,000 | 09/03/2026 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 7 RIPON COURT, SACRISTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6XF | £240,000 | 21/06/2024 | Detached | | 33 ST CUTHBERTS DRIVE, SACRISTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6XE | £300,000 | 31/03/2023 | Detached | | 26 COLDINGHAM COURT, SACRISTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6XG | £173,000 | 30/09/2022 | Detached | | 31 ST CUTHBERTS MEADOW, SACRISTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6XJ | £240,000 | 02/09/2022 | Detached | | 10 COLDINGHAM COURT, SACRISTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6XG | £174,000 | 20/08/2021 | Detached | **Area average:** £225,400 (5 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £273,442 (43 Detached, DH7, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -8.6% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (County Durham). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £577/mo - **Realistic:** £641/mo - **Optimistic:** £705/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Durham (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £658/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 4 Bed End Terrace, West View, DH7 | £3,200/mo | 4 | 0.14 miles | OpenRent | | 4 Bed Semi-Detached House, South Lea, DH7 | £1,000/mo | 4 | 0.74 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £2,100/mo (2 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.84% (okay) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £262,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £210,000 *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 £2,100/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 10.1% - **Cost-to-rent:** 9.9× - **Monthly cashflow:** £880/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:** 29.4% - **10y growth:** 30.4% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for County Durham; Detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 4.6% - **5y growth (index):** 24.8% - **10y growth (index):** 45% ## 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)