12 Shellbark, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7TD is a freehold detached property built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 1,722 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £347,963 , which equates to approximately £202 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Aug 2005 for £249,999. Since then, the value has increased by £97,964, representing a 39.2% increase, or approximately 1.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £347,963 is:

  • 14.0% higher than the average property price on Shellbark
  • 20.6% higher than the average in the DH4 7TD postcode area
  • and 80.1% higher than the average price for Houghton Le Spring as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (4 out of 4 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 5 August 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
1722 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£347,963
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£202
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

12 Shellbark, Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, DH4 7TD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of B, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Aug 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 main heating system. The windows are high performance glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 13 Jun 2014, when the property was rated C. Since then, the rating has improved to B, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 21.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to high performance glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 12% of fixed outlets to good lighting efficiency, with efficiency improving from poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
High performance glazing
Good
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
Good

Compared to DH4 7TD

8 th / 22
Price Rank
21% higher than average
1 st / 19
Size Rank
42% bigger than average
17 th / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% lower than average

Compared to other properties in DH4 7TD , this house's estimated value ranks 8th out of 22. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 17th out of 19 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 19 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£347,963
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+39 %
12 Aug 2005
£249,999
Leasehold
+100.8 %
20 Dec 2001
£124,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 6
size: 1422 sq ft
sale price: £206,000
sale date: 19 Jun 2009
rooms: 5
size: 884 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 25 May 2018
rooms: 7
size: 1163 sq ft
sale price: £222,000
sale date: 11 May 2007
rooms: 7
size: 1109 sq ft
sale price: £224,000
sale date: 21 Sep 2007
rooms: 6
size: 1582 sq ft
sale price: £260,000
sale date: 17 May 2019

Data Sources

The property at 12 Shellbark, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7TD appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 12 Aug 2005. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Aug 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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