8 The Cove, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7DS is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 958 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 £102,794 , which equates to approximately £107 per square foot. It was last sold on 26 May 1995 for £26,500. Since then, the value has increased by £76,294, representing a 287.9% increase, or approximately 9.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £102,794 is:

  • 19.1% lower than the average property price on The Cove
  • 14.1% lower than the average in the DH4 7DS postcode area
  • and 46.8% 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 9 September 2013, 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
958 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£102,794
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£107
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 The Cove, Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, DH4 7DS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 Sep 2013.

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 9 Sep 2013, and the property received the same rating of D with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 64.

Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to DH4 7DS

24 th / 26
Price Rank
14% lower than average
11 th / 22
Size Rank
2% bigger than average
19 th / 22
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% lower than average

Compared to other properties in DH4 7DS , this house's estimated value ranks 24th out of 26. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 19th out of 22 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 11th out of 22 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£102,794
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+288 %
26 May 1995
£26,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £120,000
sale date: 29 Sep 2025
rooms: 4
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £138,500
sale date: 18 Nov 2024
rooms: 4
size: 984 sq ft
sale price: £79,000
sale date: 17 Sep 2012
rooms: 5
size: 1043 sq ft
sale price: £80,000
sale date: 2 Sep 2011
rooms: 4
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £105,000
sale date: 27 Sep 2005

Data Sources

The property at 8 The Cove, Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, DH4 7DS appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 26 May 1995. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 Sep 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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