12 Dene Avenue, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8EF is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 958 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £73,283 , which equates to approximately £76 per square foot. It was last sold on 14 Aug 2015 for £51,500. Since then, the value has increased by £21,783, representing a 42.3% increase, or approximately 4.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £73,283 is:

  • 14.6% lower than the average property price on Dene Avenue
  • 18.6% lower than the average in the DH5 8EF postcode area
  • and 62.1% 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 26 May 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
958 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£73,283
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£76
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

12 Dene Avenue, Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, DH5 8EF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 26 May 2015.

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 have some double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 26 May 2015. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 5.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to some double glazing.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Some double glazing
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to DH5 8EF

9 th / 10
Price Rank
19% lower than average
3 rd / 9
Size Rank
9% bigger than average
9 th / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
25% lower than average

Compared to other properties in DH5 8EF , this house's estimated value ranks 9th out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 9 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 3rd out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£73,283
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+42 %
14 Aug 2015
£51,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £120,000
sale date: 25 Apr 2025
rooms: 5
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £112,999
sale date: 21 Apr 2023
rooms: 5
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £79,000
sale date: 5 Aug 2019
rooms: 4
size: 977 sq ft
sale price: £70,000
sale date: 28 May 2010

Data Sources

The property at 12 Dene Avenue, Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, DH5 8EF appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 14 Aug 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 26 May 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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