38 St Marys Drive, West Rainton, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6SP is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 753 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 £202,331 , which equates to approximately £268 per square foot. It was last sold on 4 Feb 2021 for £160,000. Since then, the value has increased by £42,331, representing a 26.5% increase, or approximately 5.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £202,331 is:

  • 24.3% lower than the average property price on St Marys Drive
  • 22.2% lower than the average in the DH4 6SP postcode area
  • and 39.3% 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 26 October 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
753 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£202,331
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£268
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

38 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 26 Oct 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 main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 23 Apr 2010, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 10.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • 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 low energy lighting in 54% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 9% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from good to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 9% of fixed outlets
Very Poor

Compared to DH4 6SP

35 th / 42
Price Rank
22% lower than average
36 th / 38
Size Rank
33% smaller than average
5 th / 38
Price Per Sq FT Rank
17% higher than average

Compared to other properties in DH4 6SP , this house's estimated value ranks 35th out of 42. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th 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 36th out of 38 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£202,331
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+26 %
4 Feb 2021
£160,000
Leasehold
+14.3 %
4 Oct 2010
£139,950
Leasehold
+27.8 %
25 Jul 2003
£109,500
Leasehold
+51 %
8 Mar 2002
£72,500
Leasehold
+18.9 %
18 Dec 1998
£60,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £182,000
sale date: 18 Aug 2023
rooms: 5
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £145,000
sale date: 3 May 2017
rooms: 4
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £153,000
sale date: 8 Dec 2006
rooms: 5
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £147,500
sale date: 24 Nov 2005

Data Sources

The property at 38 St Marys Drive, West Rainton, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6SP appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 4 Feb 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 26 Oct 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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