26 Gill Crescent South, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6AP is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 818 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 £52,113 , which equates to approximately £64 per square foot. It was last sold on 15 Feb 2013 for £35,000. Since then, the value has increased by £17,113, representing a 48.9% increase, or approximately 3.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £52,113 is:

  • 41.7% lower than the average property price on Gill Crescent South
  • 22.2% lower than the average in the DH4 6AP postcode area
  • and 64.1% lower than the average price for Houghton Le Spring as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (2 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 20 April 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
818 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£52,113
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£64
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

26 Gill Crescent South, Houghton Le Spring, County Durham, Durham, DH4 6AP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Apr 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 11 Dec 2013, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 52.1%.

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 poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor 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 average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to DH4 6AP

24 th / 26
Price Rank
22% lower than average
23 rd / 25
Size Rank
12% smaller than average
23 rd / 25
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% lower than average

Compared to other properties in DH4 6AP , this house's estimated value ranks 24th out of 26. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 23th out of 25 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 23th out of 25 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£52,113
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+49 %
15 Feb 2013
£35,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £89,999
sale date: 20 Feb 2025
rooms: 4
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £39,999
sale date: 22 Jan 2025
rooms: 3
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £81,999
sale date: 5 Dec 2024
rooms: 3
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £38,000
sale date: 12 Mar 2024
rooms: 4
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £49,000
sale date: 2 Oct 2023

Data Sources

The property at 26 Gill Crescent South, Houghton Le Spring, County Durham, Durham, DH4 6AP appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 15 Feb 2013. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Apr 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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