21 Ellesmere, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6EA is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,475 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £415,455 , which equates to approximately £282 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 Jun 2021 for £345,000. Since then, the value has increased by £70,455, representing a 20.4% increase, or approximately 4.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £415,455 is:

  • 72.6% higher than the average property price on Ellesmere
  • 77.4% higher than the average in the DH4 6EA postcode area
  • and 185.2% 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 29 October 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1475 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£415,455
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£282
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

21 Ellesmere, Houghton Le Spring, County Durham, Durham, DH4 6EA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Oct 2019.

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 8 Feb 2016, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 106.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and radiators, oil to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, limited insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 53% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
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
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to DH4 6EA

1 st / 16
Price Rank
77% higher than average
2 nd / 14
Size Rank
22% bigger than average
1 st / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
46% higher than average

Compared to other properties in DH4 6EA , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 16. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 14 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 2nd out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£415,455
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+20 %
25 Jun 2021
£345,000
Leasehold
+62 %
15 Apr 2016
£213,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 1399 sq ft
sale price: £173,500
sale date: 27 Jan 2016

Data Sources

The property at 21 Ellesmere, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6EA appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 25 Jun 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Oct 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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