20 Wood Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8HT is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 700 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 £158,106 , which equates to approximately £226 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 May 1997 for £42,500. Since then, the value has increased by £115,606, representing a 272.0% increase, or approximately 9.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £158,106 is:

  • 6.2% lower than the average property price on Wood Lea
  • 3.4% lower than the average in the DH5 8HT postcode area
  • and 18.2% lower than the average price for Houghton Le Spring as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 3 November 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
700 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£158,106
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£226
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

20 Wood Lea, Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, DH5 8HT has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 3 Nov 2014.

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 21 Oct 2013. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 20%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 58% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, limited insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to DH5 8HT

10 th / 12
Price Rank
3% lower than average
9 th / 9
Size Rank
23% smaller than average
2 nd / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
26% higher than average

Compared to other properties in DH5 8HT , this house's estimated value ranks 10th out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd 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 9th out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£158,106
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+272 %
16 May 1997
£42,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £145,000
sale date: 12 Sep 2025
rooms: 4
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £85,000
sale date: 9 Jun 2017

Data Sources

The property at 20 Wood Lea, Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, DH5 8HT appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 16 May 1997. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 3 Nov 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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