5 Middle Cowden Cottages, Birtley, Hexham, NE48 3JB is a freehold terraced property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,066 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 £247,774 , which equates to approximately £233 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 May 2016 for £166,000. Since then, the value has increased by £81,774, representing a 49.3% increase, or approximately 5.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £247,774 is:

  • 17.8% higher than the average property price on Middle Cowden Cottages
  • 57.6% higher than the average in the NE48 3JB postcode area
  • and 26.6% lower than the average price for Hexham 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 30 June 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1066 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£247,774
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£233
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Middle Cowden Cottages, Birtley, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 3JB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Jun 2014.

This property uses an oil-fired boiler with radiators 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 3 May 2013, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 11.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 50 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 73% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, oil
Average
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Sandstone, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets
Good

Sale History

Today
£247,774
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+49 %
18 May 2016
£166,000
Leasehold
+2.5 %
29 Apr 2014
£162,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

4 Middle Cowden Cottages, Birtley, Hexham, NE48 3JB
rooms: 4
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £115,000
sale date: 18 Aug 2021
3 Middle Cowden Cottages, Birtley, Hexham, NE48 3JB
rooms: 4
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £115,000
sale date: 23 Oct 2020
2 Middle Cowden Cottages, Birtley, Hexham, NE48 3JB
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £90,000
sale date: 30 Apr 2025
1 Middle Cowden Cottages, Birtley, Hexham, NE48 3JB
rooms: 3
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 26 Jun 2015

Data Sources

The property at 5 Middle Cowden Cottages, Birtley, Hexham, NE48 3JB appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 18 May 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 Jun 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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