21 Fair View, West Rainton, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6RU is a freehold terraced property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 840 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 £120,223 , which equates to approximately £143 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Jul 2010 for £90,000. Since then, the value has increased by £30,223, representing a 33.6% increase, or approximately 2.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £120,223 is:

  • 15.2% higher than the average property price on Fair View
  • 22.6% higher than the average in the DH4 6RU postcode area
  • and 17.2% 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 29 September 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in DH4 6RU

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
840 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£120,223
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£143
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

21 Fair View, West Rainton, Houghton Le Spring, County Durham, Durham, DH4 6RU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Sep 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 28 Jul 2010, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 31.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from very good to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to DH4 6RU

2 nd / 11
Price Rank
23% higher than average
7 th / 9
Size Rank
0% same size than average
2 nd / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
22% higher than average

Compared to other properties in DH4 6RU , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 11. 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 7th out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£120,223
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+34 %
30 Jul 2010
£90,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £67,000
sale date: 23 Jun 2011
rooms: 5
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £85,000
sale date: 25 Feb 2008
rooms: 4
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £79,000
sale date: 13 Jan 2004

Data Sources

The property at 21 Fair View, West Rainton, Houghton Le Spring, County Durham, Durham, DH4 6RU appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 30 Jul 2010. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Sep 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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