29 Gainsborough Crescent, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7LX is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 861 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £99,218 , which equates to approximately £115 per square foot. It was last sold on 5 May 2017 for £71,000. Since then, the value has increased by £28,218, representing a 39.7% increase, or approximately 4.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £99,218 is:

  • 11.8% lower than the average property price on Gainsborough Crescent
  • 3.2% lower than the average in the DH4 7LX postcode area
  • and 48.7% 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 8 March 2017, 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
861 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£99,218
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£115
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

29 Gainsborough Crescent, Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, DH4 7LX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Mar 2017.

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 mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 27 Jan 2014. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 5.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (very good).
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to DH4 7LX

12 th / 19
Price Rank
3% lower than average
4 th / 13
Size Rank
2% bigger than average
10 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% lower than average

Compared to other properties in DH4 7LX , this house's estimated value ranks 12th out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 13 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 4th out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£99,218
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+40 %
5 May 2017
£71,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £120,000
sale date: 24 Sep 2021
rooms: 5
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £80,000
sale date: 1 Dec 2017
rooms: 3
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £80,000
sale date: 14 Nov 2017
rooms: 4
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £90,000
sale date: 26 May 2017
rooms: 3
size: 801 sq ft
sale price: £60,000
sale date: 2 Feb 2012

Data Sources

The property at 29 Gainsborough Crescent, Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, DH4 7LX appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 5 May 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Mar 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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