6 Lea Rigg, West Rainton, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6SR is a freehold detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 1,711 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £429,200 , which equates to approximately £251 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 Nov 2024 for £410,000. Since then, the value has increased by £19,200, representing a 4.7% increase, or approximately 4.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £429,200 is:

  • 27.7% higher than the average property price on Lea Rigg
  • 31.4% higher than the average in the DH4 6SR postcode area
  • and 195.5% 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 24 July 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
1711 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£429,200
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£251
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

6 Lea Rigg, West Rainton, Houghton Le Spring, County Durham, Durham, DH4 6SR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Jul 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 23 Mar 2013, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 6.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • 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.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor 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, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to DH4 6SR

3 rd / 14
Price Rank
31% higher than average
3 rd / 10
Size Rank
19% bigger than average
6 th / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% higher than average

Compared to other properties in DH4 6SR , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 14. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 10 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 3rd out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£429,200
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+5 %
29 Nov 2024
£410,000
Leasehold
+64.8 %
15 Feb 2019
£248,800
Leasehold
+10.1 %
26 Aug 2016
£226,000
Leasehold
+166 %
27 Aug 1999
£84,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1765 sq ft
sale price: £425,000
sale date: 13 Mar 2025
rooms: 5
size: 1593 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 16 Jul 2019
rooms: 5
size: 1916 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2015

Data Sources

The property at 6 Lea Rigg, West Rainton, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6SR appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 29 Nov 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 Jul 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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