78 Abbey Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5LA is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,023 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 £125,769 , which equates to approximately £123 per square foot. It was last sold on 11 May 2017 for £90,000. Since then, the value has increased by £35,769, representing a 39.7% increase, or approximately 4.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £125,769 is:

  • 6.9% higher than the average property price on Abbey Drive
  • 25.9% higher than the average in the DH4 5LA postcode area
  • and 34.9% lower than the average price for Houghton Le Spring as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 8 June 2009, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1023 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£125,769
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£123
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

78 Abbey Drive, Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, DH4 5LA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 Aug 2019.

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 have partial double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 8 Jun 2009, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 11.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Partial double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to DH4 5LA

7 th / 14
Price Rank
26% higher than average
2 nd / 11
Size Rank
12% bigger than average
7 th / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
13% higher than average

Compared to other properties in DH4 5LA , this house's estimated value ranks 7th out of 14. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 11 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 2nd out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£125,769
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+40 %
11 May 2017
£90,000
Leasehold
0 %
12 Feb 2010
£90,000
Leasehold
+140 %
21 Jul 2000
£37,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £80,000
sale date: 20 Oct 2023
rooms: 5
size: 1141 sq ft
sale price: £90,000
sale date: 27 Jan 2023
rooms: 5
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £90,000
sale date: 14 Oct 2022
rooms: 4
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £65,000
sale date: 24 Aug 2018
rooms: 5
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £86,500
sale date: 29 Sep 2017

Data Sources

The property at 78 Abbey Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5LA appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 11 May 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 14 Aug 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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