55, Highsteads, DH8 6QB

55 Highsteads is a 126 m² / 1,356 sq ft detached home in Consett. It sold for £110,000 in May 2002. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £272k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £141k to £247k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 1 November 2026.

Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
May 2002 £110,000 4.5% 2.8%
Apr 1997 New build New £87,995 na na
Internal area
126 square metres (1,356 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £873 per square metre (£81 per square foot) in May 2002. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £2,157 per square metre (£200 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
May 2002 £110,000 £873 £271,757 £2,157
Apr 1997 £87,995 £698 £284,218 £2,256

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 126 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 £271,757. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Consett are now selling for between £1,120 and £1,960 per square metre (£104 and £182 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 126 m², this implies a valuation between £141,000 and £247,000. 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
D
Plot size
430 square metres (4,628 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
EPC Inspections
Summary:
21 November 2014 - energy performance certificate grade E
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
None of the above
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Detached House , has 6 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1996 to 2002
Area:
126 sqm (1,356 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed). Roof: Pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Frequently asked questions

55 Highsteads 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 £271,757.
  • Based on an internal area of 126 m² and recent prices in Consett, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £141,000 to £247,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 55 Highsteads last sold for £110,000 in May 2002.

HouseMetric shows 55 Highsteads as 126 m² (1,356 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 E, from an inspection dated 21 November 2014. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 55 Highsteads was in council tax band D. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

55 Highsteads is in postcode DH8 6QB, in Consett. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for Highsteads, DH8 6QB or analysis of the Consett property market.

HouseMetric combines HM Land Registry price paid data, Energy Performance Certificate data and Ordnance Survey/open data. The data were last updated 1 November 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.