Penhill Close, Ouston, Chester Le Street
House prices, sold prices and local information for DH2 1SG, DH2 1SF.
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At a glance
26 property sales on Penhill Close, Ouston, Chester Le Street have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £131,500. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £125,554. That is 34% below the Chester Le Street average of £200,170 over the same period. 5 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 54% terraced, 42% semi-detached, 4% detached. Recorded sale prices on Penhill Close range from £109,000 to £265,000. 37% of homes sold here were freehold and 63% leasehold. Of 109 streets in Chester Le Street with at least two sales in the last year, Penhill Close ranks 80th for average price.
House prices on Penhill Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all DH2 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 37% freehold and 63% leasehold across 30 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 14 | £125,554 | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 11 | £174,286 | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Detached | 1 | £223,000 | 25 Nov 2016 |
Sold prices on Penhill Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31, Penhill Close DH2 1SF | 5 Jun 2026 | £145,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 79, Penhill Close DH2 1SG | 11 Dec 2025 | £6,950 | Other | Freehold |
| 33, Penhill Close DH2 1SF | 21 Nov 2025 | £118,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 38, Penhill Close DH2 1SF | 7 Mar 2025 | £123,250 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 30, Penhill Close DH2 1SF | 12 Dec 2024 | £145,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 63, Penhill Close DH2 1SG | 30 Jul 2024 | £183,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 35, Penhill Close DH2 1SF | 20 Dec 2022 | £129,999 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 63, Penhill Close DH2 1SG | 25 Oct 2022 | £190,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 39, Penhill Close DH2 1SF | 12 Sep 2022 | £135,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 32, Penhill Close DH2 1SF | 28 Jan 2022 | £112,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 31, Penhill Close DH2 1SF | 20 Dec 2021 | £119,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 14, Penhill Close DH2 1SF | 2 Sep 2021 | £265,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 24, Penhill Close DH2 1SF | 13 Jul 2021 | £147,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 77, Penhill Close DH2 1SG | 30 Apr 2021 | £147,500 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 29, Penhill Close DH2 1SF | 16 Jun 2020 | £109,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 27, Penhill Close DH2 1SF | 6 Mar 2020 | £110,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 65, Penhill Close DH2 1SG | 26 Nov 2019 | £139,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 68, Penhill Close DH2 1SG | 19 Jul 2019 | £114,500 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 62, Penhill Close DH2 1SG | 10 May 2019 | £170,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 15, Penhill Close DH2 1SF | 28 Feb 2019 | £165,650 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 42, Penhill Close DH2 1SF | 5 Oct 2018 | £128,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 44, Penhill Close DH2 1SG | 30 Jul 2018 | £180,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 70, Penhill Close DH2 1SG | 22 Jun 2018 | £130,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 70, Penhill Close DH2 1SG | 17 May 2018 | £133,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 70, Penhill Close DH2 1SG | 17 May 2018 | £5,650 | Other | Freehold |
| 57, Penhill Close DH2 1SG | 31 Jul 2017 | £5,650 | Other | Freehold |
| 62, Penhill Close DH2 1SG | 27 Jan 2017 | £158,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 7, Penhill Close DH2 1SF | 25 Nov 2016 | £223,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 64, Penhill Close DH2 1SG | 15 Aug 2016 | £143,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 44, Penhill Close DH2 1SG | 15 Apr 2016 | £168,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 31, Penhill Close | £119,000 (Dec 2021) → £145,000 (Jun 2026) | +22% over 4 yrs |
| 63, Penhill Close | £190,000 (Oct 2022) → £183,000 (Jul 2024) | -4% over 2 yrs |
| 62, Penhill Close | £158,000 (Jan 2017) → £170,000 (May 2019) | +8% over 2 yrs |
| 44, Penhill Close | £168,000 (Apr 2016) → £180,000 (Jul 2018) | +7% over 2 yrs |
| 70, Penhill Close | £133,000 (May 2018) → £130,000 (Jun 2018) | -2% over under a year |
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Schools near Penhill Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ouston Primary School 259 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston 217 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Pelton Community Primary School 290 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Barley Mow Primary School 155 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley 105 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 7–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Roseberry Primary and Nursery School 266 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Portobello Primary School 182 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy 1,334 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Chester-le-Street station 2.2 mi · 43 min walk
- Dunston station 4.9 mi · 1 hr 39 min walk
- Heworth station 5.2 mi · 1 hr 43 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Penhill Close (E-bound, Perimeter Road) 2 min walk
- Penhill Close (W-bound, Perimeter Road) 2 min walk
- Red Lion (N-bound, Ouston Lane) 5 min walk
- Red Lion (SW-bound, Ouston Lane) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Pelton & Fellrose Medical Group
Unit 1, The Lavender Centre, Pelton Lane, Chester Le Street · 0.6 mi - Birtley Medical Group
Durham Road, Birtley, Chester Le Street · 1.3 mi - Villages Medical Group
21 Gardiner Crescent, Pelton Fell, Chester Le Street · 1.7 mi - Bridge End Surgery
Bridge End, Chester Le Street · 2.0 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Pelton · 0.7 mi
- Morrisons Morrisons Birtley · 1.3 mi
- Tesco Tesco Chester · 1.9 mi
- Aldi Aldi Drum Industrial Estate Chester-le-Street · 2.0 mi
Pharmacies
- Centrechem · 0.7 mi
- Vigo Pharmacy · 0.9 mi
- Well · 1.3 mi
Dentists
- Wheldon Terrace Dental Practice P'ship · 0.7 mi
- Roseberry School House · 1.4 mi
- Deneholme Dental Practice · 1.5 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 8 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 5 of 10 |
| Crime | 7 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 84.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 11.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 4.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 680 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 63.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 22.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,534 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 84% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 87% | 92% |
Share of homes across County Durham with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Penhill Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.9% | 96.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1% | 1.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.2% | 0.4% |
Religion
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 61% | 54.6% |
| No religion | 32.6% | 38.6% |
| Not answered | 5% | 5.1% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 95.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 1.8% | 4.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 27.9% | 26.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 20.6% | 19.9% |
| No qualifications | 14.8% | 20.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.3% | 14.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.6% | 9.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.9% | 6.2% |
| Other qualifications | 2.9% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.7% | 43% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 33.9% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 15.6% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 40.4% | 25.5% |
| 1 car or van in household | 37.8% | 42.3% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 12.8% | 8% |
| No cars or vans in household | 9% | 24.1% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Durham.
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