34 St Marys Drive, West Rainton, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6SP is a leasehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 990 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 £194,468 , which equates to approximately £196 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Nov 2005 for £145,000. Since then, the value has increased by £49,468, representing a 34.1% increase, or approximately 1.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £194,468 is:

  • 27.2% lower than the average property price on St Marys Drive
  • 25.2% lower than the average in the DH4 6SP postcode area
  • and 33.9% 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 2 November 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
990 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£194,468
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£196
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

34 St Marys Drive, West Rainton, Houghton Le Spring, Durham, DH4 6SP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 2 Nov 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 22 Mar 2010. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 9.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from good to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, limited insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 11% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, limited insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 11% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to DH4 6SP

22 nd / 42
Price Rank
25% lower than average
26 th / 38
Size Rank
12% smaller than average
15 th / 38
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% lower than average

Compared to other properties in DH4 6SP , this house's estimated value ranks 22th out of 42. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 15th out of 38 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 26th out of 38 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£194,468
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+34 %
24 Nov 2005
£145,000
Leasehold
+23.9 %
13 May 2003
£117,000
Leasehold
+74.8 %
5 Nov 1998
£66,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £145,000
sale date: 3 May 2017
rooms: 5
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £142,250
sale date: 11 Jun 2004
rooms: 6
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £106,000
sale date: 8 May 2003
rooms: 5
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £116,450
sale date: 25 Apr 2003
rooms: 6
size: 1098 sq ft
sale price: £81,950
sale date: 20 Nov 2001

Data Sources

The property at 34 St Marys Drive, West Rainton, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6SP appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 24 Nov 2005. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 2 Nov 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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