2 Market Place, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8AH is a freehold flat built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 667 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £44,074 , which equates to approximately £66 per square foot. It was last sold on 8 Mar 2024 for £42,000. Since then, the value has increased by £2,074, representing a 4.9% increase, or approximately 2.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £44,074 is:

  • 77.2% lower than the average property price on Market Place
  • 66.9% lower than the average in the DH5 8AH postcode area
  • and 77.2% 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 6 June 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced Maisonette
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
667 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£44,074
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£66
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

2 Market Place, Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, DH5 8AH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Jun 2023.

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 13 Oct 2014. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 4.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to DH5 8AH

23 rd / 23
Price Rank
67% lower than average
15 th / 15
Size Rank
35% smaller than average
15 th / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
49% lower than average

Compared to other properties in DH5 8AH , this maisonette's estimated value ranks 23th out of 23. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 15th out of 15 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 15th out of 15 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£44,074
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+5 %
8 Mar 2024
£42,000
Leasehold
+35.5 %
31 Aug 2023
£31,000
Leasehold
+47.6 %
13 Dec 2012
£21,000
Leasehold
+110 %
18 Aug 1997
£10,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 1033 sq ft
sale price: £116,000
sale date: 3 Mar 2006
rooms: 5
size: 1561 sq ft
sale price: £74,000
sale date: 30 Jul 2004
rooms: 5
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £110,000
sale date: 9 Aug 2021
rooms: 4
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 10 Feb 2023
rooms: 4
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £103,000
sale date: 21 Dec 2018

Data Sources

The property at 2 Market Place, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8AH appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 8 Mar 2024. It also has five Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Jun 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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