Chilton Moor, Houghton Le Spring - DH4 6LU
Key Postcode Insights
DH4 6LU is a residential postcode situated on Chilton Moor, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 with 12 addresses.
It ranks as the 381st largest and 711th most expensive of the 901 postcodes in the DH4 area. The most common property type is a early-century house built between 1912 and 1935.
The postcode contains a total of 12 properties: 7 houses and 5 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £229,513
- 10 Year change
- up 27.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,290pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 48.9%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £212/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.7%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
DH4 6LU is a residential postcode situated on Chilton Moor, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 with 12 addresses.
It ranks as the 381st largest and 711th most expensive of the 901 postcodes in the DH4 area. The most common property type is a early-century house built between 1912 and 1935.
The postcode contains a total of 12 properties: 7 houses and 5 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £229,513
- 10 Year change
- up 27.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,290pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 48.9%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £212/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.7%/year/yr
Explore Properties in DH4 6LU
- Armadale
House
- Brinkburn
2 Bed Early-century House
- Graydon
4 Bed Mid-century House
- Haining Croft
4 Bed Early-century House
- Martindale
4 Bed Early-century House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in DH4 6LU sold for £260,000 on 18th September 2025. Since then prices are up an average of 0.5%.
The current average value in the postcode is £229,513.
The DH4 6LU Sales Market has increased by 27.6% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -0.3% | £229,513 |
| June 2025 | -1% | £230,212 |
| June 2024 | 3.3% | £232,437 |
| June 2023 | 4.6% | £225,042 |
| June 2022 | 8.6% | £215,051 |
| June 2021 | 6.1% | £198,030 |
| June 2020 | 2.4% | £186,594 |
| June 2019 | 1.9% | £182,248 |
| June 2018 | 0.4% | £178,823 |
| June 2017 | -1% | £178,092 |
| June 2016 | 0.1% | £179,915 |
| June 2015 | 1.4% | £179,728 |
| June 2014 | 3.3% | £177,160 |
| June 2013 | -3.1% | £171,458 |
| June 2012 | 2.1% | £177,031 |
| June 2011 | -5.3% | £173,447 |
| June 2010 | 2.8% | £183,216 |
| June 2009 | -7% | £178,252 |
| June 2008 | -3.3% | £191,753 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £198,244 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,290.
The DH4 6LU Rental Market has increased by 48.9% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.6% | £1,290pcm |
| June 2025 | 4.7% | £1,257pcm |
| June 2024 | 7% | £1,201pcm |
| June 2023 | 7.7% | £1,122pcm |
| June 2022 | 9.1% | £1,042pcm |
| June 2021 | 5.3% | £955pcm |
| June 2020 | 2.1% | £907pcm |
| June 2019 | 0.4% | £888pcm |
| June 2018 | 2.2% | £885pcm |
| June 2017 | 0% | £866pcm |
| June 2016 | 0% | £866pcm |
| June 2015 | 1.6% | £866pcm |
| June 2014 | -0.8% | £852pcm |
| June 2013 | 0.5% | £859pcm |
| June 2012 | 0.1% | £854pcm |
| June 2011 | 0.7% | £854pcm |
| June 2010 | 1.2% | £847pcm |
| June 2009 | -1.3% | £838pcm |
| June 2008 | 4.4% | £849pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £813pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 18th September 2025 for £260,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 0.5%.
DH4 6LU has had 3 sales since 1995, with 2 in the last three years and 1 in the last twelve months.
- Sold Sep 2025£260,000 | 4 Bed HouseHaining Croft, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6LUHaining Croft, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6LU
- Sold Sep 2023£225,000 | 4 Bed HouseMeadowfield, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6LUMeadowfield, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6LU
- Sold May 2021£115,000 | 2 Bed HouseBrinkburn, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6LUBrinkburn, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6LU
Nearby Postcodes
DH4 6LU is the 381st largest and the 711th most expensive postcode out of the 901 postcodes in the DH4 area.
- DH4 6TZ, Highfield Grange, Houghton Le Spring, DH4DH4 6TZ5 Addresses|71 m away
- DH4 6TB, Syston Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4DH4 6TB15 Addresses|96 m away
- DH4 6NE, Highfield Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH4DH4 6NE15 Addresses|96 m away
- DH4 6FT, Centurion Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4DH4 6FT26 Addresses|107 m away
- DH4 5NT, St. Andrews, Houghton Le Spring, DH4DH4 5NT38 Addresses|149 m away
Property Types
- 2 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 5 early-century houses built between 1912 and 1935
- 5 other addresses of unknown type
- mid-century house (2)
- early-century house (5)
- Unknown (5)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 7 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (3)
- G (0)
- D (4)
- No EPC (5)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Jan 2022£875,000 | 5 Bed HouseMorton Grange Manor, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6QBMorton Grange Manor, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6QB
- Sold Nov 2017£510,000 | 5 Bed HouseMorton Acres Cottage, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6PYMorton Acres Cottage, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6PY
- Sold Aug 2013£480,000 | 5 Bed HouseMorton Acres Cottage, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6PYMorton Acres Cottage, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6PY
Schools Nearby
- Dubmire Primary500 m away
- Burnside Academy Inspires1.2 km away
- St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton1.4 km away
- Kepier1.3 km away
- Hetton Academy3.2 km away
- Park View School5.2 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to DH4 6LU is Chester-le-Street station, which is 5.6 kilometres away.
- Chester-le-Street|5.6 km away
- Durham|8.7 km away
- Seaham|9.8 km away
- Sunderland|10.3 km away
