55 Avenue Vivian, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6HY is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,044 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 £117,735 , which equates to approximately £113 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Jan 2008 for £93,000. Since then, the value has increased by £24,735, representing a 26.6% increase, or approximately 1.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £117,735 is:

  • 16.3% higher than the average property price on Avenue Vivian
  • 24.5% higher than the average in the DH4 6HY postcode area
  • and 39.1% lower 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 31 October 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1044 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£117,735
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£113
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

55 Avenue Vivian, Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, DH4 6HY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 31 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 mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 21 Nov 2024. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The wall energy efficiency improving from average to good, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets to below average lighting efficiency, with efficiency changing from very good to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Below average lighting efficiency
Poor

Sale History

Today
£117,735
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+27 %
23 Jan 2008
£93,000
Leasehold
+44.7 %
30 Jul 2004
£64,250
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £105,000
sale date: 29 Jan 2025
rooms: 5
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £98,000
sale date: 4 Jun 2024
rooms: 5
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £64,000
sale date: 29 Jul 2016
rooms: 5
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £58,000
sale date: 28 Mar 2014
rooms: 4
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £58,000
sale date: 30 May 2013

Data Sources

The property at 55 Avenue Vivian, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6HY appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 23 Jan 2008. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 31 Oct 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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