26 Dene Avenue, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8EF is a freehold terraced property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,130 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £120,455 , which equates to approximately £107 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Mar 2006 for £89,950. Since then, the value has increased by £30,505, representing a 33.9% increase, or approximately 1.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £120,455 is:

  • 40.3% higher than the average property price on Dene Avenue
  • 33.8% higher than the average in the DH5 8EF postcode area
  • and 37.7% 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 25 June 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1130 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£120,455
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£107
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

26 Dene Avenue, Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, DH5 8EF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 25 Jun 2024.

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 28 Oct 2014, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to very good.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to DH5 8EF

4 th / 10
Price Rank
34% higher than average
1 st / 9
Size Rank
28% bigger than average
6 th / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% higher than average

Compared to other properties in DH5 8EF , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 9 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 1st out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£120,455
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+34 %
31 Mar 2006
£89,950
Leasehold
+361.3 %
28 May 2003
£19,500
Leasehold
+39.3 %
19 Jul 2002
£14,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £120,000
sale date: 25 Apr 2025
rooms: 5
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £112,999
sale date: 21 Apr 2023
rooms: 5
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £51,500
sale date: 14 Aug 2015
rooms: 4
size: 977 sq ft
sale price: £70,000
sale date: 28 May 2010
rooms: 3
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £52,000
sale date: 21 Sep 2018

Data Sources

The property at 26 Dene Avenue, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8EF appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 31 Mar 2006. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 25 Jun 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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