78 Leeholme, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8HR is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 624 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £154,761 , which equates to approximately £248 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Dec 2022 for £148,000. Since then, the value has increased by £6,761, representing a 4.6% increase, or approximately 1.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £154,761 is:

  • 1.9% lower than the average property price on Leeholme
  • 1.7% lower than the average in the DH5 8HR postcode area
  • and 19.7% 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 21 October 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
624 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£154,761
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£248
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

78 Leeholme, Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, DH5 8HR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 21 Oct 2022.

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 30 Jun 2009. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 13.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinderstat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to 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, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to DH5 8HR

18 th / 29
Price Rank
2% lower than average
19 th / 21
Size Rank
20% smaller than average
5 th / 21
Price Per Sq FT Rank
22% higher than average

Compared to other properties in DH5 8HR , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 18th out of 29. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 21 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 19th out of 21 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£154,761
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+5 %
20 Dec 2022
£148,000
Leasehold
+20.1 %
21 Nov 2005
£123,250
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £144,000
sale date: 25 Jan 2023
rooms: 4
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £159,950
sale date: 27 Nov 2020
rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £144,000
sale date: 10 May 2019
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £90,000
sale date: 1 Feb 2013
rooms: 3
size: 582 sq ft
sale price: £122,950
sale date: 15 Apr 2011

Data Sources

The property at 78 Leeholme, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8HR appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 20 Dec 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 21 Oct 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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