40 Cheviot Gardens, Seaham, SR7 0BY is a freehold detached property built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 850 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 £221,252 , which equates to approximately £260 per square foot. It was last sold on 11 Jun 2012 for £153,000. Since then, the value has increased by £68,252, representing a 44.6% increase, or approximately 3.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £221,252 is:

  • 25.8% higher than the average property price on Cheviot Gardens
  • 21.8% higher than the average in the SR7 0BY postcode area
  • and 54.8% higher than the average price for Seaham 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 16 October 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in SR7 0BY

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
850 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£221,252
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£260
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

40 Cheviot Gardens, Seaham, County Durham, Durham, SR7 0BY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 16 Oct 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 21 Aug 2014, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 29.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (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 11% of fixed outlets to good lighting efficiency, with efficiency improving from poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Poor
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
Good

Compared to SR7 0BY

8 th / 40
Price Rank
22% higher than average
14 th / 31
Size Rank
2% bigger than average
8 th / 31
Price Per Sq FT Rank
19% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SR7 0BY , this house's estimated value ranks 8th out of 40. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 31 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 14th out of 31 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£221,252
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+45 %
11 Jun 2012
£153,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £162,500
sale date: 25 Aug 2020
rooms: 5
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 24 Jul 2009
rooms: 4
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £142,950
sale date: 4 Jul 2007
rooms: 5
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 9 May 2007

Data Sources

The property at 40 Cheviot Gardens, Seaham, County Durham, Durham, SR7 0BY appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 11 Jun 2012. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 16 Oct 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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