18 Cottonwood, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7TA is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 818 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 £228,681 , which equates to approximately £280 per square foot. It was last sold on 11 Jul 2017 for £167,000. Since then, the value has increased by £61,681, representing a 36.9% increase, or approximately 4.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £228,681 is:

  • 23.7% lower than the average property price on Cottonwood
  • 19.0% lower than the average in the DH4 7TA postcode area
  • and 18.3% 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 11 July 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
818 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£228,681
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£280
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

18 Cottonwood, Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, DH4 7TA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Jul 2016.

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 Mar 2009, when the property was rated C. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 26.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from good to average, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 22% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 22% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to DH4 7TA

59 th / 60
Price Rank
19% lower than average
41 st / 42
Size Rank
29% smaller than average
15 th / 42
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% higher than average

Compared to other properties in DH4 7TA , this house's estimated value ranks 59th out of 60. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 15th out of 42 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 41th out of 42 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£228,681
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+37 %
11 Jul 2017
£167,000
Leasehold
+7.7 %
27 Nov 2009
£155,000
Leasehold
+121.4 %
21 Oct 1999
£69,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 21 Jul 2025
rooms: 5
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £164,950
sale date: 25 Oct 2007

Data Sources

The property at 18 Cottonwood, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7TA appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 11 Jul 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Jul 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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