Property profile

6 Forge CloseBowburn

DH6 5FL

Bowburn & Coxhoe

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Map showing 6 Forge Close, Bowburn, Durham

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Estimated sale price

£235,000

Detached sold in Bowburn & Coxhoe

The box shows the middle 50% of detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

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

This property vs market

Last sold22 Dec 2022
£222,950Change since last sale: +£14,000 (+6.2%)
Annualised change
+1.6% per yearCounty Durham annualised change (detached) since 2022: +2.0% per yearThis property's value is moving in line with the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £226 per sq ft
£244 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£18 per sq ft (+8.0%)
Local sold pricesMedian for detached in Bowburn & Coxhoe
£225,000Estimate vs local median: +£12,000 (+5.3%)
How this estimate is calculated

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Detached
TenureFreehold
Floor area90 m² / 969 sq ft
EPC ratingB
EPC inspection15 Nov 2022

Sales history

DatePriceChange
22 Dec 2022£222,950-

Local market

Property prices in Bowburn & Coxhoe

Median price: £134,000
Price per sq ft: £154
Sales (last 12 months): 203
Typical range (middle 50%): £99K – £187K

Based on 203 recent sales, the median property price is £134,000 (about £154 per square foot) in Bowburn & Coxhoe area, with individual transactions ranging from £27,000 up to £550,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bowburn & Coxhoe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached41£225,000£226
Semi-Detached104£128,500£146
Terraced57£110,000£123
Flats1£75,000£89

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bowburn & Coxhoe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bowburn & Coxhoe.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179,000£99,500£85,975
2017£189,950£81,500£70,000
2018£188,500£81,000£79,975
2019£194,998£106,000£90,000
2020£194,950£125,000£90,000
2021£219,995£129,000£88,223
2022£239,950£130,000£99,950
2023£244,995£139,975£103,950
2024£258,670£129,200£106,000
2025£255,000£130,000£99,000
2026£227,500£125,000£104,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bowburn & Coxhoe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bowburn & Coxhoe.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£163£119£94
2017£171£103£80
2018£172£93£87
2019£166£114£97
2020£181£148£105
2021£204£155£105
2022£216£162£124
2023£221£153£130
2024£227£148£115
2025£224£150£113
2026£226£145£124
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bowburn & Coxhoe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bowburn & Coxhoe in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH6 5FL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH6 5FL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Apr 20265, Forge Close, Durham, DH6 5FLSemi-DetachedFreehold£182,500
28 May 20254, Forge Close, Durham, DH6 5FLSemi-DetachedFreehold£163,000
16 May 202511, Forge Close, Durham, DH6 5FLDetachedFreehold£276,000
30 Jul 202535, Leamside Way, Durham, DH6 5FJDetachedFreehold£210,000
03 Jul 202520, Leamside Way, Durham, DH6 5FJSemi-DetachedFreehold£147,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1 Forge Close, Bowburn, DurhamFreehold91 m²£209,950 (2022)
2 Forge Close, Bowburn, DurhamFreehold102 m²£239,950 (2023)
3 Forge Close, Bowburn, DurhamFreehold86 m²£185,950 (2022)
4 Forge Close, Bowburn, DurhamFreehold69 m²£163,000 (2025)
5 Forge Close, Bowburn, DurhamFreehold69 m²£182,500 (2026)
7 Forge Close, Bowburn, DurhamFreehold86 m²£185,950 (2022)
8 Forge Close, Bowburn, DurhamFreehold86 m²£189,950 (2022)
9 Forge Close, Bowburn, DurhamFreehold111 m²£274,950 (2023)
10 Forge Close, Bowburn, DurhamFreehold113 m²£266,950 (2023)
11 Forge Close, Bowburn, DurhamFreehold116 m²£276,000 (2025)

Area insights for DH6 5FL

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Overview

Postcode DH6 5FL is located in a rural town, within the Bowburn & Coxhoe area of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the High Shincliffe & Bowburn area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in High Shincliffe & Bowburn is £47,723 per year. The median sale price in Bowburn & Coxhoe is £134,000 (around £154 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £99,475 and £186,500. The nearest station is Durham, about 4.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Doorstep Green.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
8.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

High Shincliffe & Bowburn has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,325 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

High Shincliffe & Bowburn has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.6%

Approximately 8.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in High Shincliffe & Bowburn is £47,723 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 221 ft away from DH6 5FL.

Flood risk

No risk

High Shincliffe & Bowburn near DH6 5FL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Durham located about 4.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DH6 5FL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miDoorstep GreenSmallWalking directions to Doorstep Green

Area Profile

Population
427
Population density
484.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.79(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.14(+52%)
Shoplifting
24.69(+111%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.05(-3%)
Public order
9.75(+19%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
385
90.59%
Other White
9
2.12%
Chinese
5
1.18%
Indian
4
0.94%
Other Asian
4
0.94%
Total population: 425

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
91
25.14%
No qualifications
75
20.72%
Level 3 (A level)
61
16.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
57
15.75%
Apprenticeship
37
10.22%
Total 16+ residents: 362

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
59
33.71%
Owns with a mortgage
50
28.57%
Shared ownership
29
16.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
12.57%
Other social rented
13
7.43%
Total households: 175

Schools

In the DH6 5FL postcode area, located within High Shincliffe & Bowburn, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DH6 5FL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimaryBowburn Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DH6 5FL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DH6 5FL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miThe Co-operative FoodDurham Road, Bowburn, Durham, DH6 5BHWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miGo Local1 Romaine Square, Bowburn, Durham, DH6 5AEWalking directions to Go Local