38 The Meadows, West Rainton, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6NP is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 980 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 £123,467 , which equates to approximately £126 per square foot. It was last sold on 15 Mar 2024 for £110,000. Since then, the value has increased by £13,467, representing a 12.2% increase, or approximately 7.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £123,467 is:

  • 48.6% lower than the average property price on The Meadows
  • 41.3% lower than the average in the DH4 6NP postcode area
  • and 15.2% lower than the average price for Houghton Le Spring as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 7 December 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
980 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£123,467
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£126
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

38 The Meadows, West Rainton, Houghton Le Spring, County Durham, Durham, DH4 6NP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 7 Dec 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 25 Oct 2013, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 66.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation, changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to DH4 6NP

33 rd / 33
Price Rank
41% lower than average
14 th / 26
Size Rank
2% smaller than average
25 th / 26
Price Per Sq FT Rank
40% lower than average

Compared to other properties in DH4 6NP , this house's estimated value ranks 33th out of 33. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 25th out of 26 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 14th out of 26 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£123,467
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+12 %
15 Mar 2024
£110,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 17 Jan 2025
rooms: 3
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £177,500
sale date: 7 Jun 2024
rooms: 4
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 9 Apr 2021
rooms: 4
size: 1023 sq ft
sale price: £118,000
sale date: 8 Feb 2019
rooms: 4
size: 1108 sq ft
sale price: £148,500
sale date: 9 Jul 2010

Data Sources

The property at 38 The Meadows, West Rainton, Houghton Le Spring, County Durham, Durham, DH4 6NP appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 15 Mar 2024. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 7 Dec 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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