16 Springwell Avenue, Durham, DH1 4LY is a freehold detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,862 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 £857,356 , which equates to approximately £460 per square foot. It was last sold on 19 Nov 2020 for £680,000. Since then, the value has increased by £177,356, representing a 26.1% increase, or approximately 4.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £857,356 is:

  • 210.3% higher than the average property price on Springwell Avenue
  • 118.6% higher than the average in the DH1 4LY postcode area
  • and 248.3% higher than the average price for Durham 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 7 February 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in DH1 4LY

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1862 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£857,356
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£460
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

16 Springwell Avenue, Durham, County Durham, DH1 4LY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of B, based on the latest assessment carried out on 7 Feb 2015.

This property is heated by an air source heat pump and underfloor heating. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 19 Jun 2014, when the property was rated G. Since then, the rating has improved to B, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 8000%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from no system present: electric heaters assumed to air source heat pump, underfloor, electric, improving energy efficiency from very poor to very good.
  • The hot water system changed from no system present: electric immersion assumed to from main system, with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Air source heat pump, underfloor, electric
Very Good
Hot Water
From main system
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to DH1 4LY

1 st / 21
Price Rank
119% higher than average
1 st / 15
Size Rank
45% bigger than average
1 st / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
51% higher than average

Sale History

Today
£857,356
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+26 %
19 Nov 2020
£680,000
Freehold
+94.3 %
5 Jun 2014
£350,000
Freehold
+134.1 %
11 Sep 1998
£149,500
Freehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Very low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
No mapped risk

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has very low surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 1378 sq ft
sale price: £379,000
sale date: 27 Jan 2023
rooms: 5
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 18 Dec 2009
rooms: 5
size: 1308 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 31 Jul 2009
rooms: 4
size: 1055 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 31 Jul 2013
rooms: 7
size: 1625 sq ft
sale price: £387,500
sale date: 2 Oct 2020

Data Sources

The property at 16 Springwell Avenue, Durham, DH1 4LY appears three times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 19 Nov 2020. It also has four Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 7 Feb 2015. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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