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23 East Lea, Thornley, Durham, DH6 3EA

3 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
76 m²
818 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 23 East Lea

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

23 East Lea is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Thornley, Durham, Durham (DH6 3EA). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2023) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since June 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Most recent transfer was April 2025 at £130,000 — fresh data. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2018. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2018–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £143,000 is 10% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£159/sq ft) was about 123.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageSingle

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 23 East Lea

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Dec 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2021from Jun 2010
Low Energy Lighting
0%89%

More low energy lighting installed

Dec 2023from Aug 2021
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
89%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 East Lea, Thornley, Durham, DH6 3EA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Apr 2018
    PorchFull
    In report

    Proposed construction of a garage and porch to the gable and front of the property respectively, with a drive and car crossing for access. Extension to rear has been deemed to be permitted development.

    Agent
    Peter Gainey Architectural Services
    Extension
    Documents
    10 docs on file
    Reference
    DM/18/00684/FPA
    View planning record
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on 23 East Lea was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£143,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.7% per year over 7 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2025)

£130,000

Growth on file: 12.7% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 14 April 2025Most recent

    £130,000

    +42.9%over 3 years

  2. 16 December 2021

    £91,000

    +65.5%over 3 years

  3. 2 February 2018

    £55,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DH6 3EA: £66,000 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other East Lea homes

Four headline reads against 33 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 23 East Lea runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,711

Street avg £824

Strongly above

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 77 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 23 East Lea

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby
£14.99one-off

30-day money-back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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1 Church Park, Wheatley Hill

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2 bed
£113k

1 Bow Street East, Thornley

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2 bed
£106k

1 Asquith Street, Thornley

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2 bed
£239k

1 Ashwood Grange, Thornley

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2 bed
£135k

1 Byron Street, Wheatley Hill

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Durham district page.
Full Durham report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Schools — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Thornley Academy. 5 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DH6 3EA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for DH6 3EA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for DH6 3EA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.8dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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