15 Bell Street, Penshaw, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7HH is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. 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 £128,519 , which equates to approximately £134 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 May 2007 for £110,000. Since then, the value has increased by £18,519, representing a 16.8% increase, or approximately 0.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £128,519 is:

  • 10.9% higher than the average property price on Bell Street
  • 10.9% higher than the average in the DH4 7HH postcode area
  • and 33.3% 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 11 April 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
958 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£128,519
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£134
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

15 Bell Street, Penshaw, Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, DH4 7HH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Apr 2017.

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 8 Apr 2014, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 18%.

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, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 18% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 73% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 73% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to DH4 7HH

8 th / 16
Price Rank
11% higher than average
7 th / 10
Size Rank
3% smaller than average
5 th / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% higher than average

Compared to other properties in DH4 7HH , this house's estimated value ranks 8th out of 16. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 10 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 7th out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£128,519
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+17 %
25 May 2007
£110,000
Leasehold
+214.7 %
21 Jun 1996
£34,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £119,950
sale date: 28 Feb 2025
rooms: 4
size: 990 sq ft
sale price: £60,000
sale date: 18 Oct 2019
rooms: 5
size: 1023 sq ft
sale price: £59,000
sale date: 14 Oct 2019
rooms: 4
size: 1023 sq ft
sale price: £78,000
sale date: 17 Apr 2014
rooms: 5
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £77,500
sale date: 14 Sep 2012

Data Sources

The property at 15 Bell Street, Penshaw, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7HH appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 25 May 2007. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Apr 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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