Orchard House Pittington Road, Rainton Gate, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 9RG is a freehold detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 3,520 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 £597,772 , which equates to approximately £170 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Feb 2015 for £400,000. Since then, the value has increased by £197,772, representing a 49.4% increase, or approximately 4.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £597,772 is:

  • 25.5% higher than the average property price on Pittington Road
  • 16.1% higher than the average in the DH5 9RG postcode area
  • and 311.5% 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 24 April 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
3520 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£597,772
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£170
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Orchard House Pittington Road, Rainton Gate, Houghton Le Spring, County Durham, Durham, DH5 9RG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Apr 2015.

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 15 Mar 2011. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 3.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 50 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 4% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from good to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 4% of fixed outlets
Very Poor

Compared to DH5 9RG

3 rd / 16
Price Rank
16% higher than average
2 nd / 15
Size Rank
66% bigger than average
12 th / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
30% lower than average

Compared to other properties in DH5 9RG , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 16. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 15 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 2nd out of 15 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£597,772
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+49 %
20 Feb 2015
£400,000
Leasehold
-27.3 %
15 Dec 2006
£550,000
Leasehold
+258.3 %
12 Sep 1997
£153,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 8
size: 2476 sq ft
sale price: £675,000
sale date: 15 Apr 2025
rooms: 7
size: 2368 sq ft
sale price: £546,000
sale date: 10 Jan 2022
rooms: 7
size: 1894 sq ft
sale price: £442,000
sale date: 21 Sep 2021
rooms: 7
size: 1841 sq ft
sale price: £415,000
sale date: 14 Feb 2020
rooms: 6
size: 1916 sq ft
sale price: £355,000
sale date: 8 Nov 2019

Data Sources

The property at Orchard House Pittington Road, Rainton Gate, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 9RG appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 20 Feb 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 Apr 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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