# 2 bedroom bungalow for sale (SR7 8NN)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 42 KINGSTON AVENUE, SEAHAM, COUNTY DURHAM SR7 8NN |
| Price | £79,950 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | A |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 |
| Floor area | 52 m² |
| Last sold | £80,000 Dec 2023 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Current heating cost:** £1,260/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £12,075

### Recommendations
- A2 (£850 - £1,500)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- G (£350 - £450)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9137-3728-7200-0581-9226)

## Description

**Welcome to this charming mid-terrace bungalow nestled in the highly desirable Kingston Avenue, Seaham. This property offers a delightful living experience with its thoughtful layout and attractive features. **

**As you step through the spacious entrance sun porch, you're greeted by a warm and inviting living room, perfect for relaxation and socializing. The well-appointed kitchen is designed to cater to your culinary needs, making meal preparation a breeze. An inner hall leads you to two generously sized double bedrooms that provide ample space for comfort and rest. The conveniently situated family bathroom completes the accommodation, offering modern convenience and functionality.**

**Outside, this bungalow continues to impress. The rear yard is a versatile space, while the spacious front garden is thoughtfully designed for low maintenance, allowing you to savour the outdoors without the hassle. With a coveted South facing aspect, you'll have the privilege of enjoying natural light throughout the day.**

**Practical features include gas combi central heating, ensuring warmth during the cooler months, and double glazing that enhances energy efficiency and minimizes external noise. An additional advantage of this property is the absence of an onward chain, facilitating a smooth and expedited transition for the lucky new owners.**

**In summary, this mid-terrace bungalow in Kingston Avenue presents a unique opportunity to embrace comfortable living in a sought-after location. Its blend of indoor and outdoor space, modern amenities, and appealing features make it a must-see property. Don't miss the chance to make this house your new home. Contact us today to arrange a viewing.**

**Entrance Sun Porch (1.50m x 3.90m)****Living Room (3.50m x 3.90m)****Kitchen (2.90m x 1.90m)****Bedroom 1 (3.50m x 3.40m)****Bedroom 2 (4.10m x 2.30m)****Bathroom (2.00m x 1.70m)**

**Water Meter - Yes**

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/138737987/607610) - Floorplan 1
- ![Floorplan 2](/listings/photos/138737987/607612) - Floorplan 2

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/138737987/607613) - EPC 1

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 42 KINGSTON AVENUE, SEAHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, SR7 8NN | £80,000 | 05/12/2023 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 22 GRANTHAM AVENUE, SEAHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, SR7 8LZ | £125,000 | 19/05/2023 | Detached |
| 50 WEYMOUTH DRIVE, DALTON LE DALE, SEAHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, SR7 8DF | £231,500 | 02/12/2022 | Detached |
| 47 WEYMOUTH DRIVE, DALTON LE DALE, SEAHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, SR7 8DF | £220,000 | 08/07/2022 | Detached |

**Area average:** £192,167 (3 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £257,312 (10 Detached, SR7, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -68.9%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (County Durham). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £572/mo
- **Realistic:** £635/mo
- **Optimistic:** £699/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Sunderland (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £474/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Jubilee Avenue, SR7 | £565/mo | 2 | 0.55 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Wells Crescent, SR7 | £750/mo | 2 | 0.66 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £658/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.82% (okay)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £82,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £65,800

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £658/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 9.9%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 10.1×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £252/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 13.1%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £1,538/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** -0.9%
- **10y growth:** 35.2%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for County Durham; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0.4%
- **5y growth (index):** 21.3%
- **10y growth (index):** 40.6%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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