20, Howden Close, DN4 7JW

20 Howden Close is a 121 m² / 1,302 sq ft semi-detached home in Bessacarr. It sold for £157,500 in November 2006. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £254k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £273k to £356k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 2 July 2026.

Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
Nov 2006 £157,500 10.6% 8.7%
May 1996 £55,000 na na
Internal area
121 square metres (1,302 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £1,301 per square metre (£121 per square foot) in Nov 2006. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £2,100 per square metre (£195 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Nov 2006 £157,500 £1,302 £254,137 £2,100
May 1996 £55,000 £455 £275,510 £2,277

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 121 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.

Valuation
The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £254,137. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Bessacarr are now selling for between £2,260 and £2,940 per square metre (£209 and £273 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 121 m², this implies a valuation between £273,000 and £356,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
Bedrooms
2
Type
Semi-detached
Council tax band
B
Plot size
230 square metres (2,476 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
Archived listings
History:
Archived sales listing for 20 Howden Close. Advertised on multiple portals. It was . It last appeared Oct 2006.
Photos:

There are 1 archived estate agent listing photos for 20 Howden Close.

Photos for 20 Howden Close
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Advertiser remarks:
  • 3 bedrooms
EPC Inspections
Summary:
09 April 2026 - energy performance certificate grade C
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
Marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Semi-Detached House , has 6 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1967 to 1975
Area:
121 sqm (1,302 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, filled cavity. Roof: Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Frequently asked questions

20 Howden Close is worth whatever price a willing buyer and seller agree upon. However, the following can provide useful context.

  • HouseMetric estimates the most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £254,137.
  • Based on an internal area of 121 m² and recent prices in Bessacarr, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £273,000 to £356,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 20 Howden Close last sold for £157,500 in November 2006.

HouseMetric shows 20 Howden Close as 121 m² (1,302 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 2 bedrooms. Bedroom numbers can come from a previous estate agency listing, an EPC record, or an estimate based on the size of the property.

The latest EPC rating shown by HouseMetric is C, from an inspection dated 09 April 2026. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 20 Howden Close was in council tax band B. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

20 Howden Close is in postcode DN4 7JW, in Bessacarr. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for Howden Close, DN4 7JW or analysis of the Bessacarr property market.

HouseMetric combines HM Land Registry price paid data, Energy Performance Certificate data and Ordnance Survey/open data. The data were last updated 2 July 2026. Figures such as indexed values and local valuation ranges are calculated estimates for context, while official records can change as public datasets are updated.

For more detail on HouseMetric data sources, update frequency and valuation methods, see the HouseMetric FAQs.