53 Longlands Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8LR is a freehold detached property built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 807 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 £243,958 , which equates to approximately £302 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Jun 1995 for £64,000. Since then, the value has increased by £179,958, representing a 281.2% increase, or approximately 9.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £243,958 is:

  • 9.4% higher than the average property price on Longlands Drive
  • 15.5% higher than the average in the DH5 8LR postcode area
  • and 26.3% 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 13 November 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
807 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£243,958
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£302
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

53 Longlands Drive, Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, DH5 8LR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Nov 2024.

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 Jun 2024. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, plus solar to from main system, with its energy efficiency changing from very good to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from good to very 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, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to DH5 8LR

24 th / 61
Price Rank
16% higher than average
21 st / 39
Size Rank
13% smaller than average
13 th / 39
Price Per Sq FT Rank
33% higher than average

Compared to other properties in DH5 8LR , this house's estimated value ranks 24th out of 61. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 13th out of 39 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 21th out of 39 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£243,958
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+281 %
30 Jun 1995
£64,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 4
size: 1033 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 29 Apr 2022
rooms: 4
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £136,000
sale date: 15 Mar 2017
rooms: 4
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £120,000
sale date: 10 Aug 2018
rooms: 4
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £157,500
sale date: 2 Nov 2022
rooms: 4
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £161,000
sale date: 31 May 2024

Data Sources

The property at 53 Longlands Drive, Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, DH5 8LR appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 30 Jun 1995. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 Nov 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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