8 Kirknewton Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8EY is a freehold terraced property built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 635 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 £94,790 , which equates to approximately £149 per square foot. It was last sold on 8 Aug 2008 for £76,500. Since then, the value has increased by £18,290, representing a 23.9% increase, or approximately 1.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £94,790 is:

  • 16.8% lower than the average property price on Kirknewton Close
  • 7.3% lower than the average in the DH5 8EY postcode area
  • and 50.9% 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 once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 8 December 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
635 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£94,790
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£149
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

8 Kirknewton Close, Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, DH5 8EY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Dec 2023.

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 2 Dec 2013, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 6.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 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 8EY

15 th / 20
Price Rank
7% lower than average
14 th / 18
Size Rank
7% smaller than average
8 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
0% same as average

Compared to other properties in DH5 8EY , this house's estimated value ranks 15th out of 20. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 18 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 14th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£94,790
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+24 %
8 Aug 2008
£76,500
Leasehold
+104 %
30 Oct 2002
£37,500
Leasehold
+15 %
21 Jul 1995
£32,600
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £106,000
sale date: 2 Sep 2022
rooms: 4
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £83,000
sale date: 25 Jul 2022
rooms: 3
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £79,950
sale date: 26 Nov 2020
rooms: 4
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £75,000
sale date: 5 Dec 2018
rooms: 4
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £72,500
sale date: 23 Feb 2018

Data Sources

The property at 8 Kirknewton Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8EY appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 8 Aug 2008. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Dec 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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