16 Sandwell Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7QE is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 775 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 £336,798 , which equates to approximately £435 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Aug 2001 for £110,000. Since then, the value has increased by £226,798, representing a 206.2% increase, or approximately 8.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £336,798 is:

  • 5.3% lower than the average property price on Sandwell Drive
  • 4.0% higher than the average in the DH4 7QE postcode area
  • and 74.3% higher than the average price for Houghton Le Spring as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (2 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 15 June 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
775 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£336,798
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£435
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

16 Sandwell Drive, Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, DH4 7QE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 15 Jun 2024.

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 9 Jun 2014. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 4.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 25 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very 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, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to DH4 7QE

10 th / 15
Price Rank
4% higher than average
8 th / 8
Size Rank
30% smaller than average
1 st / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
49% higher than average

Compared to other properties in DH4 7QE , this house's estimated value ranks 10th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 8 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 8th out of 8 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£336,798
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+206 %
31 Aug 2001
£110,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 6
size: 1593 sq ft
sale price: £322,800
sale date: 4 Dec 2020
rooms: 6
size: 980 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 14 Feb 2024
rooms: 4
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £202,500
sale date: 21 Oct 2014
rooms: 7
size: 1490 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 29 Jul 2011
rooms: 6
size: 1119 sq ft
sale price: £103,500
sale date: 9 Mar 2001

Data Sources

The property at 16 Sandwell Drive, Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, DH4 7QE appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 31 Aug 2001. It also has five Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 15 Jun 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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