17 Kirknewton Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8EY is a freehold terraced property built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 667 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 £98,799 , which equates to approximately £148 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Sep 2006 for £82,000. Since then, the value has increased by £16,799, representing a 20.5% increase, or approximately 1.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £98,799 is:

  • 10.2% lower than the average property price on Kirknewton Close
  • 3.4% lower than the average in the DH5 8EY postcode area
  • and 48.8% lower than the average price for Houghton Le Spring as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 2 May 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
667 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£98,799
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£148
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

17 Kirknewton Close, Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, DH5 8EY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 2 May 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 4 Aug 2014. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 3.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good 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
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 200 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 DH5 8EY

20 th / 20
Price Rank
3% lower than average
7 th / 18
Size Rank
1% bigger than average
16 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% lower than average

Compared to other properties in DH5 8EY , this house's estimated value ranks 20th out of 20. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 16th out of 18 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 7th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£98,799
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+20 %
28 Sep 2006
£82,000
Leasehold
+6.6 %
30 Nov 2004
£76,950
Leasehold
+35.1 %
28 May 2004
£56,950
Leasehold
+99.8 %
28 Sep 2001
£28,500
Leasehold
-12.6 %
27 Oct 1995
£32,600
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £106,000
sale date: 2 Sep 2022
rooms: 4
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £83,000
sale date: 25 Jul 2022
rooms: 3
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £79,950
sale date: 26 Nov 2020
rooms: 4
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £75,000
sale date: 5 Dec 2018
rooms: 4
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £72,500
sale date: 23 Feb 2018

Data Sources

The property at 17 Kirknewton Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8EY appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Sep 2006. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 2 May 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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