1 Richmond Drive, Woodstone Village, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6TX is a freehold detached property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 1,711 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £352,961 , which equates to approximately £206 per square foot. It was last sold on 8 Apr 2005 for £250,000. Since then, the value has increased by £102,961, representing a 41.2% increase, or approximately 2.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £352,961 is:

  • 20.7% higher than the average property price on Richmond Drive
  • 23.5% higher than the average in the DH4 6TX postcode area
  • and 143.0% higher than the average price for Houghton Le Spring as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (2 out of 3 inspections). 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 25 July 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
1711 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£352,961
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£206
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

1 Richmond Drive, Woodstone Village, Houghton Le Spring, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, DH4 6TX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 25 Jul 2025.

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 21 May 2015, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from good to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to excellent lighting efficiency, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Poor
Lighting
Excellent lighting efficiency
Very Good

Compared to DH4 6TX

7 th / 33
Price Rank
24% higher than average
1 st / 18
Size Rank
43% bigger than average
18 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
13% lower than average

Compared to other properties in DH4 6TX , this house's estimated value ranks 7th out of 33. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 18th out of 18 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 1st out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£352,961
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+41 %
8 Apr 2005
£250,000
Leasehold
+92.3 %
17 Sep 2001
£129,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1464 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 8 Nov 2019
rooms: 7
size: 1647 sq ft
sale price: £123,995
sale date: 25 Aug 2000
rooms: 8
size: 1959 sq ft
sale price: £315,000
sale date: 18 Apr 2008

Data Sources

The property at 1 Richmond Drive, Woodstone Village, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6TX appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 8 Apr 2005. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 25 Jul 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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