Property profile

Old Blacksmiths CottageLanchester

DH7 0LG

Lanchester & Burnhope

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Map showing Old Blacksmiths Cottage, Lanchester, Durham

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£370,000

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold22 May 2025
£430,000Change since last sale: −£59,000 (−14%)
Annualised change
−10% per yearCounty Durham annualised change (other) since 2025: +2.9% per yearThis property underperformed the market
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction periodbefore 1900
Floor area91 m² / 980 sq ft
Rooms3 habitable / 3 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection23 Jan 2015

Sales history

DatePriceChange
22 May 2025£430,000+0%
22 May 2025£430,000+132%
22 Apr 2016£185,000+54%
13 Dec 2001£119,950-

Local market

Property prices in Lanchester & Burnhope

Median price: £193,500
Price per sq ft: £218
Sales (last 12 months): 86
Typical range (middle 50%): £133K – £279K

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £193,500 (about £218 per square foot) in Lanchester & Burnhope area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,500 up to £895,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lanchester & Burnhope over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£310,500£296
Semi-Detached39£202,000£202
Terraced26£165,000£193
Flats3£140,000£269

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lanchester & Burnhope

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lanchester & Burnhope.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£250,000£140,000£120,000£122,500
2017£237,400£140,000£112,750£108,000
2018£251,500£164,500£115,000£134,250
2019£220,000£160,000£121,750£105,057
2020£259,000£169,000£135,000£115,913
2021£287,250£115,000£163,625£139,750
2022£360,000£116,000£169,000£135,000
2023£275,000£106,500£137,000£115,000
2024£300,000£170,000£144,750£160,000
2025£331,500£172,500£173,000£167,500
2026£310,000£132,498£230,000£165,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lanchester & Burnhope.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lanchester & Burnhope.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£191£154£132£139
2017£187£150£130£143
2018£207£173£125£154
2019£180£155£129£126
2020£181£199£143£153
2021£181£136£168£152
2022£195£186£191£178
2023£211£175£161£145
2024£215£181£172£146
2025£257£212£200£190
2026£276£269£201£197
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lanchester & Burnhope.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lanchester & Burnhope in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH7 0LG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH7 0LG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 May 2025Old Blacksmiths Cottage, Durham, DH7 0LGDetachedFreehold£430,000
22 May 2025Old Blacksmiths Cottage, Durham, DH7 0LGOtherFreehold£430,000
19 Dec 20252, Deanery Cottages, Durham, DH7 0LQSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000
16 Oct 2025The Deanery, Durham, DH7 0LJSemi-DetachedFreehold£675,000
29 Jul 20257, Front Street, Durham, DH7 0LAOtherFreehold£211,250

Area insights for DH7 0LG

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Overview

Postcode DH7 0LG is located in a rural town, within the Lanchester & Burnhope area of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Lanchester area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lanchester is £48,649 per year. The median sale price in Lanchester & Burnhope is £193,500 (around £218 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £132,750 and £278,713. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street, about 6.9 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

Lanchester has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,174 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Lanchester has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.4%

Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Lanchester is £48,649 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 51 ft away from DH7 0LG.

Flood risk

Medium

Lanchester near DH7 0LG has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 6.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
320
Population density
423.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.02(-40%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.55(+45%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.63(-61%)
Other theft
6.47(+8%)
Drugs
3.6(+14%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
307
96.24%
Chinese
4
1.25%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.25%
Indian
1
0.31%
Other Asian
1
0.31%
Total population: 319

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
125
45.62%
Level 3 (A level)
41
14.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
12.41%
No qualifications
31
11.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
8.03%
Total 16+ residents: 274

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
90
62.07%
Owns with a mortgage
37
25.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
7.59%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.45%
Other social rented
2
1.38%
Total households: 145

Schools

In the DH7 0LG postcode area, located within Lanchester, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for DH7 0LG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryLanchester Endowed Parochial Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
0.3 miPrimaryAll Saints' Catholic Primary School, LanchesterAcademy converter
0.5 miSecondarySt Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, LanchesterAcademy converter

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DH7 0LG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DH7 0LG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSpar4 Front Street, Lanchester, Durham, DH7 0ERWalking directions to Spar
0.1 miLanchester Stores19 Front Street, Lanchester, Durham, DH7 0LAWalking directions to Lanchester Stores
0.3 miNisa LanchesterBishops Meadow, County Durham, DH7 0JEWalking directions to Nisa Lanchester