18 Gainsborough Crescent, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7LX is a freehold terraced property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 786 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 £106,615 , which equates to approximately £136 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 May 2013 for £72,000. Since then, the value has increased by £34,615, representing a 48.1% increase, or approximately 3.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £106,615 is:

  • 5.2% lower than the average property price on Gainsborough Crescent
  • 4.0% higher than the average in the DH4 7LX postcode area
  • and 44.8% lower 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 30 August 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
786 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£106,615
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£136
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

18 Gainsborough Crescent, Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, DH4 7LX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Aug 2013.

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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 6 Feb 2013, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 18%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 88% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation
Very 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 7LX

11 th / 19
Price Rank
4% higher than average
12 th / 13
Size Rank
7% smaller than average
8 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% higher than average

Compared to other properties in DH4 7LX , this house's estimated value ranks 11th out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 13 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 12th out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£106,615
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+48 %
24 May 2013
£72,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £25,000
sale date: 21 Apr 1995

Data Sources

The property at 18 Gainsborough Crescent, Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, DH4 7LX appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 24 May 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 Aug 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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