34 Cottonwood, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7TA is a freehold detached property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 1,421 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 £343,827 , which equates to approximately £242 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 May 2001 for £120,500. Since then, the value has increased by £223,327, representing a 185.3% increase, or approximately 7.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £343,827 is:

  • 17.2% higher than the average property price on Cottonwood
  • 21.9% higher than the average in the DH4 7TA postcode area
  • and 78.3% 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 20 October 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
1421 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£343,827
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£242
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

34 Cottonwood, Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, DH4 7TA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Oct 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 15 Nov 2010. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 5.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to DH4 7TA

11 th / 60
Price Rank
22% higher than average
7 th / 41
Size Rank
24% bigger than average
31 st / 41
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% lower than average

Compared to other properties in DH4 7TA , this house's estimated value ranks 11th out of 60. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 31th out of 41 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 7th out of 41 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£343,827
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+185 %
18 May 2001
£120,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1464 sq ft
sale price: £315,000
sale date: 8 Oct 2024
rooms: 6
size: 1281 sq ft
sale price: £295,000
sale date: 9 Feb 2024
rooms: 6
size: 1399 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 17 Jan 2019
rooms: 5
size: 1496 sq ft
sale price: £248,000
sale date: 24 Mar 2017
rooms: 6
size: 1345 sq ft
sale price: £228,500
sale date: 29 Mar 2007

Data Sources

The property at 34 Cottonwood, Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, DH4 7TA appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 18 May 2001. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Oct 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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