1 Castle Dene Grove, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5QT is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 614 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £157,717 , which equates to approximately £257 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 Aug 1999 for £45,000. Since then, the value has increased by £112,717, representing a 250.5% increase, or approximately 9.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £157,717 is:

  • 7.6% lower than the average property price on Castle Dene Grove
  • 2.4% higher than the average in the DH4 5QT postcode area
  • and 18.4% lower than the average price for Houghton Le Spring as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 15 August 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
614 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£157,717
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£257
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

1 Castle Dene Grove, Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, DH4 5QT has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 15 Aug 2014.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 15 Aug 2014. The rating of E is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 24.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, while the system remained as from main system, no cylinder thermostat.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to DH4 5QT

7 th / 10
Price Rank
2% higher than average
6 th / 6
Size Rank
28% smaller than average
2 nd / 6
Price Per Sq FT Rank
41% higher than average

Compared to other properties in DH4 5QT , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 7th out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 6 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 6th out of 6 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£157,717
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+250 %
27 Aug 1999
£45,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 6
size: 1518 sq ft
sale price: £155,000
sale date: 17 Jun 2016
rooms: 5
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £105,000
sale date: 11 Sep 2020
rooms: 4
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £82,000
sale date: 4 Oct 2013
rooms: 3
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £105,000
sale date: 8 Mar 2016
rooms: 4
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £109,950
sale date: 18 Aug 2017

Data Sources

The property at 1 Castle Dene Grove, Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, DH4 5QT appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 27 Aug 1999. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 15 Aug 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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