38 Ilchester Street, Seaham, SR7 7LW is a freehold terraced property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 775 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 £70,709 , which equates to approximately £91 per square foot. It was last sold on 19 Mar 2007 for £57,000. Since then, the value has increased by £13,709, representing a 24.1% increase, or approximately 1.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £70,709 is:

  • 26.8% higher than the average property price on Ilchester Street
  • 46.6% higher than the average in the SR7 7LW postcode area
  • and 50.5% lower than the average price for Seaham as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 26 June 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in SR7 7LW

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
775 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£70,709
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£91
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

38 Ilchester Street, Seaham, Easington, Durham, SR7 7LW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 26 Jun 2025.

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 8 Jan 2015, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 44%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to very 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 good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets to below average lighting efficiency, with efficiency changing from good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Poor
Lighting
Below average lighting efficiency
Average

Compared to SR7 7LW

14 th / 42
Price Rank
47% higher than average
23 rd / 38
Size Rank
2% smaller than average
11 th / 38
Price Per Sq FT Rank
50% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SR7 7LW , this house's estimated value ranks 14th out of 42. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 38 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 23th out of 38 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£70,709
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+24 %
19 Mar 2007
£57,000
Leasehold
+32.6 %
19 Sep 2005
£43,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £42,500
sale date: 31 Jan 2025
rooms: 3
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £49,000
sale date: 24 May 2024
rooms: 4
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £40,000
sale date: 11 Oct 2023
rooms: 4
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £39,995
sale date: 19 May 2023
rooms: 3
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £39,999
sale date: 7 Mar 2023

Data Sources

The property at 38 Ilchester Street, Seaham, SR7 7LW appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 19 Mar 2007. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 26 Jun 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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