152 Abbey Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5LD is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,033 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 £113,337 , which equates to approximately £110 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 Aug 2023 for £110,000. Since then, the value has increased by £3,337, representing a 3.0% increase, or approximately 1.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £113,337 is:

  • 0.3% lower than the average property price on Abbey Drive
  • 2.4% higher than the average in the DH4 5LD postcode area
  • and 41.2% 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 14 October 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in DH4 5LD

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1033 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£113,337
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£110
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

152 Abbey Drive, Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, DH4 5LD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 Oct 2014.

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 6 Apr 2011. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 21.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • 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, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 50 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 65% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to DH4 5LD

6 th / 11
Price Rank
2% higher than average
1 st / 8
Size Rank
14% bigger than average
7 th / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% lower than average

Compared to other properties in DH4 5LD , this house's estimated value ranks 6th out of 11. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 8 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 8 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£113,337
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+3 %
25 Aug 2023
£110,000
Leasehold
+73.2 %
6 May 2011
£63,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £131,000
sale date: 25 Sep 2023
rooms: 4
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £139,000
sale date: 23 Apr 2025
rooms: 4
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £119,950
sale date: 6 Sep 2024
rooms: 4
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £80,000
sale date: 20 Oct 2023
rooms: 5
size: 1141 sq ft
sale price: £90,000
sale date: 27 Jan 2023

Data Sources

The property at 152 Abbey Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5LD appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 25 Aug 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 14 Oct 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

This website uses public sector information from:

These datasets are licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by HM Land Registry or DLUHC.


Disclaimer: StreetScan.co.uk makes all reasonable efforts to ensure the information provided on this website is current and accurate; however, no warranties or representations are made as to its completeness or accuracy. StreetScan.co.uk expressly disclaims any and all liability for any loss, damage, or expense arising directly or indirectly from the use of, or reliance upon, such information.