8 Watergate, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6GL is a freehold detached property built between 2007-2011. The property offers approximately 1,475 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 £369,074 , which equates to approximately £250 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Aug 2022 for £335,000. Since then, the value has increased by £34,074, representing a 10.2% increase, or approximately 3.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £369,074 is:

  • 2.2% higher than the average property price on Watergate
  • 5.3% higher than the average in the DH4 6GL postcode area
  • and 91.0% 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 2 June 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
2007-2011
Interior Size
1475 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£369,074
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£250
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Watergate, Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, DH4 6GL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of B, based on the latest assessment carried out on 2 Jun 2025.

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 triple glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 6 Aug 2014. The rating of B is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 2.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from average thermal transmittance 0.11 w/m-¦k to pitched, 350 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (very good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from average thermal transmittance 0.27 w/m-¦k to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from high performance glazing to fully triple glazed.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 350 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully triple glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to DH4 6GL

7 th / 35
Price Rank
5% higher than average
13 th / 35
Size Rank
3% bigger than average
2 nd / 35
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% higher than average

Compared to other properties in DH4 6GL , this house's estimated value ranks 7th out of 35. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 35 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 13th out of 35 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£369,074
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+10 %
30 Aug 2022
£335,000
Leasehold
0 %
3 Aug 2015
£335,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms:
size: 2002 sq ft
sale price: £398,000
sale date: 23 Sep 2016
rooms:
size: 1249 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 11 Dec 2018
rooms:
size: 1496 sq ft
sale price: £345,000
sale date: 13 Jul 2022
rooms:
size: 1249 sq ft
sale price: £207,995
sale date: 27 Feb 2015
rooms:
size: 1195 sq ft
sale price: £292,500
sale date: 10 Oct 2022

Data Sources

The property at 8 Watergate, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6GL appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 Aug 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 2 Jun 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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