# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (DL15 9GJ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 3 RUDKIN DRIVE, CROOK, COUNTY DURHAM DL15 9GJ | | Price | £140,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 2003-2006 | | Floor area | 69 m² | | Last sold | £137,500 Sep 2025 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Current heating cost:** £627/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,000 ### Recommendations - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0086-0200-7605-0581-0510) ## Description Robinsons have the pleasure of offering to the sales market this three bedroom semi-detached house with driveway and garage and enclosed rear garden. The house should be a fantastic purchase for a number of buyers and boasts a modern fitted kitchen and bathroom and contemporary decoration throughout. The house is warmed by gas central heating and has UPVC double glazed windows. The internal accommodation comprises; entrance hallway, cloakroom/WC, kitchen/dining room with a range of wall, base and drawer units with integrated hob and oven and space for washing machine and fridge/freezer. Lounge with French doors leading to the rear garden. To the first floor there are three bedrooms, the main having fitted wardrobes. A family bathroom with three piece suite, including bath with mains shower attachment and shower screen. Outside, the property features a driveway and garage, providing convenient off-street parking and additional storage options. The enclosed rear garden is a laid to lawn with a paved patio area. Situated in close proximity to Crook town centre, residents will benefit from easy access to a variety of shops, cafes, and essential amenities. Additionally, the availability of local schooling makes this location particularly attractive for families. Contact Robinsons for further information and to arrange an internal viewing. **Agents Notes** - Electricity Supply: Mains Water Supply: Mains Sewerage: Mains Heating: Gas central heating EPC Rating: C Tenure: Freehold Council Tax Band: B Annual Price: £1,984 Broadband Basic 16 Mbps Superfast 80 Mbps Ultrafast 10000 Mbp Mobile Signal: TBC 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 and 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 3 RUDKIN DRIVE, CROOK, COUNTY DURHAM, DL15 9GJ | £137,500 | 19/09/2025 | Semi-detached | | 3 RUDKIN DRIVE, CROOK, COUNTY DURHAM, DL15 9GJ | £95,000 | 20/02/2013 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 7 DICKENS WAY, CROOK, COUNTY DURHAM, DL15 9FQ | £122,500 | 28/11/2025 | Semi-detached | | 23 LOUVAIN TERRACE, CROOK, COUNTY DURHAM, DL15 9PB | £160,000 | 28/11/2025 | Semi-detached | | 30 COLLIER CLOSE, CROOK, COUNTY DURHAM, DL15 9PU | £150,000 | 05/09/2025 | Semi-detached | | 26 SEWELL COURT, CROOK, COUNTY DURHAM, DL15 9GN | £115,000 | 23/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | 15 DICKENS WAY, CROOK, COUNTY DURHAM, DL15 9FQ | £85,000 | 11/05/2023 | Semi-detached | | 7 SEWELL COURT, CROOK, COUNTY DURHAM, DL15 9GN | £135,000 | 09/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 7 SEWELL COURT, CROOK, COUNTY DURHAM, DL15 9GN | £135,000 | 02/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 17 RUDKIN DRIVE, CROOK, COUNTY DURHAM, DL15 9GJ | £97,000 | 26/08/2022 | Terraced | | 10 DICKENS WAY, CROOK, COUNTY DURHAM, DL15 9FQ | £140,000 | 27/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 22 LOUVAIN TERRACE, CROOK, COUNTY DURHAM, DL15 9PB | £142,000 | 18/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 9 ROBINSON GROVE, CROOK, COUNTY DURHAM, DL15 9GP | £182,000 | 08/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 24 DICKENS WAY, CROOK, COUNTY DURHAM, DL15 9FQ | £105,000 | 16/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 27 DICKENS WAY, CROOK, COUNTY DURHAM, DL15 9FQ | £145,000 | 27/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | 10 PINETREE GARDENS, CROOK, COUNTY DURHAM, DL15 9LS | £70,000 | 12/04/2022 | Semi-detached | | 31 MURPHY CLOSE, CROOK, COUNTY DURHAM, DL15 9GL | £130,000 | 07/02/2022 | Semi-detached | | 20 BURNHOPE CLOSE, CROOK, COUNTY DURHAM, DL15 9PX | £149,950 | 10/12/2021 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 16 RUDKIN DRIVE, CROOK, COUNTY DURHAM, DL15 9GJ | £94,000 | 06/12/2021 | Terraced | | 23 LOUVAIN TERRACE, CROOK, COUNTY DURHAM, DL15 9PB | £133,000 | 05/11/2021 | Semi-detached | | 35 CHAUCER DRIVE, CROOK, COUNTY DURHAM, DL15 9FN | £130,000 | 14/07/2021 | Semi-detached | | 21 CHAUCER DRIVE, CROOK, COUNTY DURHAM, DL15 9FN | £145,000 | 29/06/2021 | Semi-detached | | 6 MURPHY CLOSE, CROOK, COUNTY DURHAM, DL15 9GL | £125,000 | 11/06/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £95,500 (2 sales) **Area average:** £131,550 (19 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £131,925 (20 Semi-detached, DL15, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +6.1% ## 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):** £474/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Dickens Way, DL15 | £575/mo | 3 | 0.17 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Terraced House, Honister Square, DL15 | £675/mo | 3 | 0.51 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed End Terrace, Coniston Crescent, DL15 | £2,200/mo | 3 | 0.57 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,150/mo (3 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.48% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £84,375 - **Target investor price (1%):** £67,500 *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 £675/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 5.8% - **Cost-to-rent:** 17.3× - **Monthly cashflow:** £31/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 0.9% *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:** £2,029/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 18.3% - **10y growth:** 26.6% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for County Durham; Semi-detached series; as of February 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3.8% - **5y growth (index):** 25.6% - **10y growth (index):** 45.5% ## 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)