Melrose Nesham Place, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8AE is a freehold detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 2,616 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £484,753 , which equates to approximately £185 per square foot. It was last sold on 4 Aug 2022 for £440,000. Since then, the value has increased by £44,753, representing a 10.2% increase, or approximately 3.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £484,753 is:

  • 64.0% higher than the average property price on Nesham Place
  • 44.7% higher than the average in the DH5 8AE postcode area
  • and 150.9% 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 12 April 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
2616 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£484,753
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£185
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Melrose Nesham Place, Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, DH5 8AE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 Apr 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 mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 1 Nov 2009, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 24.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 28% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 84% of 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, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 84% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to DH5 8AE

6 th / 13
Price Rank
45% higher than average
3 rd / 6
Size Rank
22% bigger than average
2 nd / 6
Price Per Sq FT Rank
18% higher than average

Compared to other properties in DH5 8AE , this house's estimated value ranks 6th out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 6 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 3rd out of 6 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£484,753
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+10 %
4 Aug 2022
£440,000
Leasehold
+29.4 %
11 Dec 2009
£340,000
Leasehold
+277.8 %
31 May 1995
£90,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 11
size: 3165 sq ft
sale price: £502,500
sale date: 27 Mar 2024
rooms:
size: 1572 sq ft
sale price: £470,000
sale date: 19 Dec 2023
rooms: 6
size: 1270 sq ft
sale price: £153,000
sale date: 2 Sep 2022
rooms: 17
size: 5533 sq ft
sale price: £285,000
sale date: 22 May 2020
rooms: 6
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £81,000
sale date: 5 Dec 2008

Data Sources

The property at Melrose Nesham Place, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8AE appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 4 Aug 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Apr 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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