5 Chester Crescent, West Cornforth, Ferryhill, DL17 9PD
About 5 Chester Crescent
5 Chester Crescent is a semi-detached house in West Cornforth, Ferryhill, Ferryhill (DL17 9PD). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
Across 2002–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £117,000 sits 290% above the 2019 sale of £30,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£44/sq ft) was about 16.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold July 2019 for £30,000.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls changed
Hot water system upgraded
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
5 Chester Crescent has no planning applications on record.
The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.
Sales history & valuation
Sale price has grown by over 3x since 2002.
£117,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.1% per year over 17 years.
£30,000
Growth on file: 7.1% per year over 17 years.
Sales timeline
11 July 2019Most recent
£30,000
+227.9%over 17 years28 February 2002
£9,150
Median price across the last 5 sales in DL17 9PD: £36,000 (2019–2015).
Nearby sales in DL17 9PD
9 Chester Crescent, West Cornforth, Ferryhill, DL17 9PD
Sold Feb 2019
£40,00022 Chester Crescent, West Cornforth, Ferryhill, DL17 9PD
Sold Oct 2018
£52,50019 Chester Crescent, West Cornforth, Ferryhill, DL17 9PD
Sold Jun 2015
£36,00034 Chester Crescent, West Cornforth, Ferryhill, DL17 9PD
Sold Nov 2011
£45,00030 Chester Crescent, West Cornforth, Ferryhill, DL17 9PD
Sold Sept 2007
£65,000
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Versus other Chester Crescent homes
Years Held for 5 Chester Crescent lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£476
Street avg £497
Floor Area
63 m²
Street avg 65 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.8 t/year
Street avg 3.2 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
5/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Lichfield Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
West Cornforth Primary School. 4 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
51.2dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.9dB