18 Bowes Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PR is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 1,076 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £197,698 , which equates to approximately £184 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Oct 2024 for £190,000. Since then, the value has increased by £7,698, representing a 4.1% increase, or approximately 3.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £197,698 is:

  • 0.8% lower than the average property price on Bowes Lea
  • 13.1% higher than the average in the DH4 4PR postcode area
  • and 35.7% higher 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 10 September 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
1076 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£197,698
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£184
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

18 Bowes Lea, Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland, Durham, DH4 4PR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Sep 2014.

This property uses a dual-fuel boiler (mineral fuel and wood) with radiators as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 13 Aug 2014, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 61.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and radiators, mains gas to boiler and radiators, dual fuel (mineral and wood), changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 76% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, dual fuel (mineral and wood)
Average
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 76% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to DH4 4PR

4 th / 13
Price Rank
13% higher than average
3 rd / 9
Size Rank
4% bigger than average
3 rd / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% higher than average

Compared to other properties in DH4 4PR , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 9 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 3rd out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£197,698
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+4 %
24 Oct 2024
£190,000
Leasehold
+26.7 %
18 Sep 2020
£149,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1033 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 12 Dec 2023
rooms: 7
size: 1044 sq ft
sale price: £145,000
sale date: 29 Jul 2016
rooms: 6
size: 1109 sq ft
sale price: £137,500
sale date: 29 Nov 2013

Data Sources

The property at 18 Bowes Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PR appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 24 Oct 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Sep 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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