Sold STC Terraced

7 FINDON HILL

DURHAM, SACRISTON, COUNTY DURHAM DH7 6LR

2 beds 1 baths Listed 12 Sep 2025 (-312d)

£117,000

Reduced on 2 Oct 2025

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# 2 bedroom terraced house for sale (DH7 6LR)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 7 FINDON HILL, DURHAM, SACRISTON, COUNTY DURHAM DH7 6LR |
| Price | £117,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | A |
| Last sold | £117,000 Jan 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** E
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 24/10/2027

### Recommendations
- A2 (1,500)
- B (1,500)
- Q (14,000)
- E (50)
- G (450)
- I (3,000)
- T2 (900)
- U (8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8513-7720-5209-0425-1922)

## Description

The property has recently been updated with a modern kitchen, boiler, and stylish shower room, and enjoys stunning elevated views towards Penshaw Monument.

The ground floor comprises two generous reception rooms, both featuring high ceilings. The rear reception room boasts a beautiful floor-to-ceiling window that frames the picturesque outlook. To the rear, the modern kitchen offers a practical range of wall and base units along with integrated appliances.

Upstairs, there are two well-proportioned double bedrooms, both with built-in storage. The rear bedroom benefits from the same attractive views. A contemporary shower room completes the first-floor accommodation.

Externally, on-street parking is available, and the rear yard provides a pleasant outdoor space, perfect for relaxing during the warmer months.

**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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## Floorplans

- ![Focal Integrated](/listings/photos/166942406/1038782) - Focal Integrated

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/166942406/1038783) - EPC Rating Graph

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 5 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #7172380
- **Address:** 7 Findon Hill, Sacriston, DH7 6LR
- **Certificate Issued:** 08/03/2010
- **Work Completed:** 05/02/2010
- **Items:** 1 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #6306936
- **Address:** 7 Findon Hill, Sacriston, DH7 6LR
- **Certificate Issued:** 02/02/2009
- **Work Completed:** 20/01/2009
- **Items:** 1 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #5884502
- **Address:** 7 Findon Hill, Sacriston, DH7 6LR
- **Certificate Issued:** 04/08/2008
- **Work Completed:** 02/06/2008
- **Items:** 2 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #5302653
- **Address:** 7 Findon Hill, Sacriston, DH7 6LR
- **Certificate Issued:** 10/12/2007
- **Work Completed:** 28/11/2007
- **Items:** 1 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #16285794
- **Address:** 7 Findon Hill, Sacriston, DH7 6LR
- **Certificate Issued:** 05/05/2024
- **Work Completed:** 29/02/2024
- **Items:** 3 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 7 FINDON HILL, SACRISTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6LR | £117,000 | 28/01/2026 | Terraced |
| 7 FINDON HILL, SACRISTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6LR | £91,000 | 01/06/2018 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 106 HOLLY CRESCENT, SACRISTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6PT | £115,000 | 03/11/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 5 FINDON HILL, SACRISTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6LR | £113,000 | 14/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 4 CROSSWAYS, SACRISTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6LH | £132,000 | 14/10/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 2 FINDON HILL, SACRISTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6LR | £130,000 | 19/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 84 HOLLY CRESCENT, SACRISTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6PT | £114,000 | 29/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 12 ASHWOOD CLOSE, SACRISTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6QN | £103,000 | 19/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 12 ASHWOOD CLOSE, SACRISTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6QN | £100,000 | 30/06/2022 | Terraced |
| 25 ASHWOOD CLOSE, SACRISTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6QN | £108,000 | 11/05/2022 | Terraced |
| 1 DOROTHY TERRACE, SACRISTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6LG | £85,500 | 26/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 19 ASHWOOD CLOSE, SACRISTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6QN | £100,000 | 28/01/2022 | Terraced |
| 10 FYNWAY, SACRISTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6LP | £50,000 | 07/01/2022 | Terraced |
| 10 ASHWOOD CLOSE, SACRISTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6QN | £162,500 | 10/12/2021 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 20 FINDON HILL, SACRISTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6LR | £85,250 | 19/11/2021 | Terraced |
| 1 MEADOW VIEW, SACRISTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6HW | £58,000 | 25/10/2021 | Terraced |
| 18 ASHWOOD CLOSE, SACRISTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6QN | £104,000 | 17/09/2021 | Terraced |
| 92 HOLLY CRESCENT, SACRISTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6PT | £160,000 | 10/09/2021 | Terraced |
| 32 PLAWSWORTH ROAD, SACRISTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6PB | £115,000 | 10/09/2021 | Terraced |
| 80 HOLLY CRESCENT, SACRISTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6PT | £155,000 | 03/09/2021 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 4 FINDON HILL, SACRISTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6LR | £105,000 | 25/08/2021 | Terraced |
| 9 PENSHAW VIEW, SACRISTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6UX | £180,000 | 13/08/2021 | Terraced |
| 82 HOLLY CRESCENT, SACRISTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6PT | £115,000 | 30/07/2021 | Terraced |
| 21 ASHWOOD CLOSE, SACRISTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6QN | £92,000 | 23/07/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £108,313 (4 sales)
**Area average:** £113,833 (18 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £114,838 (60 Terraced, DH7, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +1.9%

## 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 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, Plawsworth Road, DH7 | £600/mo | 2 | 0.25 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Elliot Street, DH7 | £650/mo | 2 | 0.36 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Mount Pleasant, DH7 | £600/mo | 2 | 0.75 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £617/mo (3 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.51% (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:** 6.2%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 16.3×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £54/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 1.9%

*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:** £1,272/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 16.8%
- **10y growth:** 37.1%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for County Durham; Terraced series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 4.8%
- **5y growth (index):** 25.4%
- **10y growth (index):** 48.1%

## 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

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£117,000 Jan 2026

Price per m²

£1,272/m²

Local average

£114,838 (+1.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (11,733 of 33,755)

Street crime

59 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Two Double Bedroom Terraced Home
Vacant Possession
New Kitchen and Bathroom
EPC - E
Council Tax - Band A
Approx. 92sqm/990sqft Accommodation.

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Heating: Gas central
Garden: Yes
Listed property: No
Restrictions: No
Required access: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No
Flood defences: No

Description

Offered to the market with vacant possession and no onward chain, this spacious two-bedroom terraced home is ideally situated for easy access to both Durham City Centre and Chester-le-Street, with a conveniently located bus stop providing excellent public transport links.

The property has recently been updated with a modern kitchen, boiler, and stylish shower room, and enjoys stunning elevated views towards Penshaw Monument.

The ground floor comprises two generous reception rooms, both featuring high ceilings. The rear reception room boasts a beautiful floor-to-ceiling window that frames the picturesque outlook. To the rear, the modern kitchen offers a practical range of wall and base units along with integrated appliances.

Upstairs, there are two well-proportioned double bedrooms, both with built-in storage. The rear bedroom benefits from the same attractive views. A contemporary shower room completes the first-floor accommodation.

Externally, on-street parking is available, and the rear yard provides a pleasant outdoor space, perfect for relaxing during the warmer months.

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.

QCT250477/2

Listed by

Durham

Chris Stonock - LSL Franchise

Reference: 166942406

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 25/10/2017

Expiry date: 24/10/2027

EPC E or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Flat roof or sloping ceiling insulation (1,500)
Cavity wall insulation (1,500)
50 mm internal or external wall insulation (14,000)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (50)
Upgrade heating controls (450)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (3,000)
Flue gas heat recovery in conjunction with boiler (900)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Focal Integrated

EPC Graphs

Certificate Issued: 05/05/2024

Work Completed: 29/02/2024

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

29% since 2018

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	28/01/2026 (5 months ago)	£117,000	+28.6%
Sold	01/06/2018 (8 years ago)	£91,000	—

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
106 HOLLY CRESCENT, SACRISTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6PT	£115,000	03/11/2023	Terraced
Same street 5 FINDON HILL, SACRISTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6LR	£113,000	14/10/2022	Terraced
4 CROSSWAYS, SACRISTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6LH	£132,000	14/10/2022	Terraced
Same street 2 FINDON HILL, SACRISTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6LR	£130,000	19/08/2022	Terraced
84 HOLLY CRESCENT, SACRISTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6PT	£114,000	29/07/2022	Terraced
12 ASHWOOD CLOSE, SACRISTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6QN	£103,000	19/07/2022	Terraced
12 ASHWOOD CLOSE, SACRISTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6QN	£100,000	30/06/2022	Terraced
25 ASHWOOD CLOSE, SACRISTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6QN	£108,000	11/05/2022	Terraced
1 DOROTHY TERRACE, SACRISTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6LG	£85,500	26/04/2022	Terraced
19 ASHWOOD CLOSE, SACRISTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6QN	£100,000	28/01/2022	Terraced
10 FYNWAY, SACRISTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6LP	£50,000	07/01/2022	Terraced
10 ASHWOOD CLOSE, SACRISTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6QN	£162,500	10/12/2021	Terraced
Same street 20 FINDON HILL, SACRISTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6LR	£85,250	19/11/2021	Terraced
1 MEADOW VIEW, SACRISTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6HW	£58,000	25/10/2021	Terraced
18 ASHWOOD CLOSE, SACRISTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6QN	£104,000	17/09/2021	Terraced
92 HOLLY CRESCENT, SACRISTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6PT	£160,000	10/09/2021	Terraced
32 PLAWSWORTH ROAD, SACRISTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6PB	£115,000	10/09/2021	Terraced
80 HOLLY CRESCENT, SACRISTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6PT	£155,000	03/09/2021	Terraced
Same street 4 FINDON HILL, SACRISTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6LR	£105,000	25/08/2021	Terraced
9 PENSHAW VIEW, SACRISTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6UX	£180,000	13/08/2021	Terraced
82 HOLLY CRESCENT, SACRISTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6PT	£115,000	30/07/2021	Terraced
21 ASHWOOD CLOSE, SACRISTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6QN	£92,000	23/07/2021	Terraced

Street average: £108,313 (4 sales)

Area average: £113,833 (18 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 16.8%

10y growth 37.1%

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

1y (index) 4.8%

5y (index) 25.4%

10y (index) 48.1%

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

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View DH7 6LR

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Findon Hill post box	0.0 miles
Shop	Face & Body Clinic	0.2 miles
Shop	NIHP Durham	0.2 miles
Train station	Durham	3.0 miles
Train station	Chester-le-Street	3.2 miles
University	Stephenson College	4.2 miles
University	Josephine Butler College	4.3 miles
Hospital	Shotley Bridge Hospital	9.6 miles
Hospital	Sunderland Primary care Trust	10.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	25
Anti-social behaviour	8
Criminal damage and arson	6
Public order	5
Burglary	4
Shoplifting	4
Other crime	3
Other theft	2
Vehicle crime	2
Total incidents	59

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
Sacriston Academy	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 3 Mar 2022
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 8 Nov 2023
Witton Gilbert Primary School	Primary	0.9 miles	Good — 11 Sep 2017
Nettlesworth Primary School	Primary	1.0 miles	Good — 3 Dec 2014
Edmondsley Primary Academy	Primary	1.6 miles	Good — 19 Nov 2019

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, Plawsworth Road, DH7	£600/mo	2	0.25 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Elliot Street, DH7	£650/mo	2	0.36 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Mount Pleasant, DH7	£600/mo	2	0.75 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £617/mo (3 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.51%

Max investor price (0.8%) £75,000

Target investor price (1%) £60,000

Gross yield 6.2%

Cost-to-rent ratio 16.3×

Monthly cashflow £54/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 1.9%

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).