For sale Detached

5 ASPEN GROVE

SEAHAM, SEAHAM, DURHAM SR7 7PA

4 beds 2 baths 990 sq ft Listed 13 Feb 2026 (-169d)

£260,000

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# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (SR7 7PA)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 5 ASPEN GROVE, SEAHAM, SEAHAM, DURHAM SR7 7PA |
| Price | £260,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | C |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 2003-2006 |
| Floor area | 92 m² |
| Last sold | £157,950 Apr 2006 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 25/03/2036
- **Current heating cost:** £825/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £11,850

### Recommendations
- I (£2,200 - £3,500)
- U (£8,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2051-8807-8060-4301-6121)

## Description

The welcoming entrance hallway leads to a spacious lounge featuring a bay window that floods the room with natural light. Double doors open through to a well appointed kitchen diner, complete with integrated oven and sliding doors that connect seamlessly to the enclosed rear garden—perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The ground floor also benefits from a separate utility room and a convenient WC.

Upstairs, you'll find four well proportioned bedrooms, including a generous master with its own en suite. The family bathroom adds a touch of luxury with a freestanding bath, creating a spa like retreat.

Externally, the property boasts an integrated garage and a driveway providing parking for multiple vehicles. To the rear, the enclosed garden offers a peaceful space with mature trees, ideal for relaxing or family play.

Offered for sale with no onward chain, this is a superb opportunity to secure a turnkey family home in a highly desirable location.

## Property Photos

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- ![garden 2](/listings/photos/172182449/1507765) - garden 2
- ![garden 3](/listings/photos/172182449/1507766) - garden 3
- ![garden 4](/listings/photos/172182449/1507767) - garden 4
- ![IMG_7143](/listings/photos/172182449/1507768) - IMG_7143

## Floorplans

- ![5AspenGroveSeahamSR77PA-High](/listings/photos/172182449/1507769) - 5AspenGroveSeahamSR77PA-High

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/172182449/1507770) - EPC 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 5 ASPEN GROVE, SEAHAM, EASINGTON, DURHAM, SR7 7PA | £157,950 | 25/04/2006 | Detached |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 11 CHESTNUT WAY, SEAHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, SR7 7RN | £253,000 | 14/07/2025 | Detached |
| 113 DAPHNE CRESCENT, SEAHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, SR7 7QF | £300,000 | 10/05/2024 | Detached |
| [Same street] 14 ASPEN GROVE, SEAHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, SR7 7PA | £270,000 | 19/05/2023 | Detached |
| 37 REDWOOD, SEAHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, SR7 7RS | £190,000 | 21/12/2022 | Detached |
| 9 CHERRY GROVE, SEAHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, SR7 7RR | £245,000 | 09/12/2022 | Detached |
| 2 ELDERBERRY CLOSE, SEAHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, SR7 7FB | £200,000 | 30/11/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 15 ASPEN GROVE, SEAHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, SR7 7PA | £205,000 | 22/09/2022 | Detached |
| 2 HEATHWAY, SEAHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, SR7 7UH | £172,500 | 18/08/2022 | Detached |
| 29 CHESTNUT WAY, SEAHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, SR7 7RN | £200,000 | 17/08/2022 | Detached |
| 34 CHESTNUT WAY, SEAHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, SR7 7RN | £185,000 | 29/04/2022 | Detached |
| 10 CHERRY GROVE, SEAHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, SR7 7RR | £230,000 | 24/01/2022 | Detached |
| 41 REDWOOD, SEAHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, SR7 7RS | £212,000 | 24/01/2022 | Detached |
| 5 ALMOND WAY, SEAHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, SR7 7RU | £205,000 | 12/11/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 8 ASPEN GROVE, SEAHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, SR7 7PA | £200,000 | 17/09/2021 | Detached |
| 18 ALDER GROVE, SEAHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, SR7 7RT | £168,000 | 10/09/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £225,000 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £213,375 (12 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £257,829 (11 Detached, SR7, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +0.8%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £577/mo
- **Realistic:** £641/mo
- **Optimistic:** £705/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £698/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.25% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £80,125
- **Target investor price (1%):** £64,100

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £2,826/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -10.6%
- **10y growth:** 35.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** 4.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 24.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 45%

## Flood risk

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

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

92 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 2003-2006

Last sold

£157,950 Apr 2006

Price per m²

£2,826/m²

Local average

£257,829 (+0.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 2 (5,206 of 33,755)

Street crime

198 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

4 BEDROOMS
DETACHED
WELL PRESENTED THROUGHOUT
UTILITY
GROUND FLOOR WC
KITCHEN / DINER
ENSUITE
POPULAR LOCATION
NO CHAIN
GARAGE & DRIVEWAY

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Set within a charming and sought after residential estate, this immaculate four bedroom detached home offers the ideal setting for family living. Beautifully presented throughout and enjoying an attractive outlook over a central green, it provides a wonderful sense of community and tranquillity.
The welcoming entrance hallway leads to a spacious lounge featuring a bay window that floods the room with natural light. Double doors open through to a well appointed kitchen diner, complete with integrated oven and sliding doors that connect seamlessly to the enclosed rear garden—perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The ground floor also benefits from a separate utility room and a convenient WC.
Upstairs, you'll find four well proportioned bedrooms, including a generous master with its own en suite. The family bathroom adds a touch of luxury with a freestanding bath, creating a spa like retreat.
Externally, the property boasts an integrated garage and a driveway providing parking for multiple vehicles. To the rear, the enclosed garden offers a peaceful space with mature trees, ideal for relaxing or family play.
Offered for sale with no onward chain, this is a superb opportunity to secure a turnkey family home in a highly desirable location.

Listed by

Seaham

Dowen

Reference: 172182449

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 26/03/2026

Expiry date: 25/03/2036

Current heating cost: £825/year

Potential heating cost: £730/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £11,850

Recommendations

Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,500)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

5AspenGroveSeahamSR77PA-High

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Listed for sale	—	£260,000	+64.6%
Sold	25/04/2006 (20 years ago)	£157,950	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
11 CHESTNUT WAY, SEAHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, SR7 7RN	£253,000	14/07/2025	Detached
113 DAPHNE CRESCENT, SEAHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, SR7 7QF	£300,000	10/05/2024	Detached
Same street 14 ASPEN GROVE, SEAHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, SR7 7PA	£270,000	19/05/2023	Detached
37 REDWOOD, SEAHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, SR7 7RS	£190,000	21/12/2022	Detached
9 CHERRY GROVE, SEAHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, SR7 7RR	£245,000	09/12/2022	Detached
2 ELDERBERRY CLOSE, SEAHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, SR7 7FB	£200,000	30/11/2022	Detached
Same street 15 ASPEN GROVE, SEAHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, SR7 7PA	£205,000	22/09/2022	Detached
2 HEATHWAY, SEAHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, SR7 7UH	£172,500	18/08/2022	Detached
29 CHESTNUT WAY, SEAHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, SR7 7RN	£200,000	17/08/2022	Detached
34 CHESTNUT WAY, SEAHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, SR7 7RN	£185,000	29/04/2022	Detached
10 CHERRY GROVE, SEAHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, SR7 7RR	£230,000	24/01/2022	Detached
41 REDWOOD, SEAHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, SR7 7RS	£212,000	24/01/2022	Detached
5 ALMOND WAY, SEAHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, SR7 7RU	£205,000	12/11/2021	Detached
Same street 8 ASPEN GROVE, SEAHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, SR7 7PA	£200,000	17/09/2021	Detached
18 ALDER GROVE, SEAHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, SR7 7RT	£168,000	10/09/2021	Detached

Street average: £225,000 (3 sales)

Area average: £213,375 (12 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -10.6%

10y growth 35.4%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): County Durham. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 4.6%

5y (index) 24.8%

10y (index) 45%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for County Durham. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £577/mo

Realistic £641/mo

Optimistic £705/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → County Durham.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Sunderland: £698/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View SR7 7PA

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Parkside Crescent-Ash Crescent	0.0 miles
Shop	Park Side Convenience Store	0.2 miles
Shop	DS & GK Dhanda	0.2 miles
Train station	Seaham	0.7 miles
Train station	Horden	4.8 miles
Hospital	Peterlee Community Hospital	5.2 miles
Hospital	Sunderland Primary care Trust	7.9 miles
University	Josephine Butler College	10.5 miles
University	Stephenson College	10.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	50
Anti-social behaviour	41
Shoplifting	37
Criminal damage and arson	24
Public order	11
Burglary	8
Other crime	8
Vehicle crime	6
Other theft	4
Robbery	4
Bicycle theft	2
Drugs	1
Possession of weapons	1
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	198

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Seaham Trinity Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 8 Nov 2013
Seaview Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 3 Jul 2024
Seaham Harbour Nursery School	Nursery	0.7 miles	Outstanding — 20 Apr 2015
Ropery Walk Primary School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 24 May 2016
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.8 miles	Good — 8 Feb 2013

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.25%

Max investor price (0.8%) £80,125

Target investor price (1%) £64,100

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).