12 The Limes, Penshaw, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7HU is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 764 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £121,976 , which equates to approximately £160 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 Nov 2020 for £94,000. Since then, the value has increased by £27,976, representing a 29.8% increase, or approximately 5.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £121,976 is:

  • 0.5% higher than the average property price on The Limes
  • 11.2% higher than the average in the DH4 7HU postcode area
  • and 36.9% lower than the average price for Houghton Le Spring as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 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 11 July 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
764 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£121,976
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£160
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

12 The Limes, Penshaw, Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, DH4 7HU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 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 main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 5 May 2011, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 78.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • 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, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Poor
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
Good

Sale History

Today
£121,976
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+30 %
6 Nov 2020
£94,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £88,000
sale date: 5 Sep 2019
rooms: 5
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £65,000
sale date: 26 Apr 2019
rooms: 5
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £111,000
sale date: 12 Apr 2019
rooms: 5
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £75,000
sale date: 17 Jul 2015

Data Sources

The property at 12 The Limes, Penshaw, Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, DH4 7HU appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 6 Nov 2020. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Jul 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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