42 Blencathra, Washington, NE37 1SD is a leasehold semi-detached property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 538 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £132,553 , which equates to approximately £246 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Jan 2018 for £99,950. Since then, the value has increased by £32,603, representing a 32.6% increase, or approximately 4.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £132,553 is:

  • 18.6% higher than the average property price on Blencathra
  • 28.9% higher than the average in the NE37 1SD postcode area
  • and 37.8% lower than the average price for Washington 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 4 March 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
538 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£132,553
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£246
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

42 Blencathra, Washington, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, NE37 1SD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of F, based on the latest assessment carried out on 4 Mar 2022.

This property uses electric room heaters 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 3 Jun 2009, when the property was rated E. The current rating of F reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 40%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from average to very poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from good to very poor.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to NE37 1SD

2 nd / 36
Price Rank
29% higher than average
34 th / 36
Size Rank
16% smaller than average
1 st / 36
Price Per Sq FT Rank
54% higher than average

Compared to other properties in NE37 1SD , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 36. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 36 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 34th out of 36 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£132,553
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+33 %
31 Jan 2018
£99,950
Leasehold
+53.8 %
29 Jul 2011
£65,000
Leasehold
+12.1 %
22 Jun 2001
£58,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £72,000
sale date: 29 Jul 2011
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £88,000
sale date: 10 Dec 2010
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £80,500
sale date: 29 Aug 2003
rooms: 4
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £60,000
sale date: 11 Oct 2002

Data Sources

The property at 42 Blencathra, Washington, NE37 1SD appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 31 Jan 2018. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 4 Mar 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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