5 East Lea, Thornley, Durham, DH6 3EA
About 5 East Lea
5 East Lea is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Thornley, Durham, Durham (DH6 3EA). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2016. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
It hasn't traded since April 2008, a hold of 18 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2007–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 14.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £106,000 is 47.2% above the 2008 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£83/sq ft) was about 16.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
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Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
5 East Lea has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
1applications of note in the surrounding area
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Sales history & valuation
5 East Lea saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.
£106,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 14.3% per year over 1 year.
£72,000
Growth on file: 14.3% per year over 1 year.
Sales timeline
10 April 2008Most recent
£72,000
-5.3%10 April 2008
£76,000
+20.6%over 8 months9 August 2007
£63,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in DH6 3EA: £66,000 (2025–2023).
Nearby sales in DH6 3EA
Versus other East Lea homes
5 East Lea outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£938
Street avg £859
Floor Area
81 m²
Street avg 76 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.3 t/year
Street avg 3.6 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
47.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
37.8dB