16, Ashdale, DH4 7SL

16 Ashdale is a 129 m² / 1,389 sq ft detached home in Penshaw. It sold for £508,000 in January 2026. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £508k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £152k to £297k 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
Jan 2026 £508,000 4.3% 1.3%
Apr 2014 £310,000 0.7% -1.9%
Apr 2007 £295,000 10.7% 8.5%
Jul 2002 £182,000 8.8% 7.3%
Nov 1997 £122,000 12.6% 10.3%
May 1996 £103,000 na na
Internal area
129 square metres (1,389 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £3,937 per square metre (£366 per square foot) in Jan 2026. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £3,938 per square metre (£366 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Jan 2026 £508,000 £3,938 £508,000 £3,938
Apr 2014 £310,000 £2,403 £435,646 £3,377
Apr 2007 £295,000 £2,287 £386,377 £2,995
Jul 2002 £182,000 £1,411 £410,083 £3,179
Nov 1997 £122,000 £946 £425,135 £3,296
May 1996 £103,000 £798 £388,572 £3,012

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 129 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 £508,000. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Penshaw are now selling for between £1,180 and £2,300 per square metre (£109 and £213 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 129 m², this implies a valuation between £152,000 and £297,000. 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
4
Type
Detached
Council tax band
E
Plot size
535 square metres (5,759 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
Planning applications
Planning ref:
September 2019 19/01360/PRI
Type:
Outline application - proposal prior to a full application, including assessments and scoping opinions.
Status:
Application approved
Address:
16 Ashdale Houghton-le-Spring
Description:
Erection of a single storey rear extension. (Extends 4.3m from the original rear, 2.7m overall height and 2.7m to the eaves, including demolition of existing conservatory).
EPC Inspections
Summary:
19 July 2024 - energy performance certificate grade C
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
Non-marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Detached House , has 6 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1983 to 1990
Area:
129 sqm (1,389 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, filled cavity. Roof: Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Summary:
26 August 2014 - energy performance certificate grade D
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
None of the above
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Detached House , has 7 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1983 to 1990
Area:
133 sqm (1,432 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed). Roof: Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Summary:
02 December 2013 - energy performance certificate grade D
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
Marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Detached House , has 6 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1991 to 1995
Area:
125 sqm (1,345 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed). Roof: Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Frequently asked questions

16 Ashdale 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 £508,000.
  • Based on an internal area of 129 m² and recent prices in Penshaw, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £152,000 to £297,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 16 Ashdale last sold for £508,000 in January 2026.

HouseMetric shows 16 Ashdale as 129 m² (1,389 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 4 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 19 July 2024. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 16 Ashdale was in council tax band E. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

16 Ashdale is in postcode DH4 7SL, in Penshaw. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for Ashdale, DH4 7SL or analysis of the Penshaw 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.

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