West Rainton, Houghton Le Spring - DH4 6SH
Key Postcode Insights
DH4 6SH is a residential postcode situated on West Rainton, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 with 3 addresses.
It ranks as the 94th largest and 829th most expensive of the 901 postcodes in the DH4 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 3 properties: 3 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £335,992
- 10 Year change
- up 22.4%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,652pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 47.9%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £185/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.9%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
DH4 6SH is a residential postcode situated on West Rainton, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 with 3 addresses.
It ranks as the 94th largest and 829th most expensive of the 901 postcodes in the DH4 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 3 properties: 3 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £335,992
- 10 Year change
- up 22.4%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,652pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 47.9%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £185/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.9%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin DH4 6SH
- Conifers
4 Bed Mid-century House
- Maple Lodge
4 Bed Mid-century House
- Pine Lodge
5 Bed Mid-century House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in DH4 6SH sold for £320,000 on 8th January 2026. Since then prices are up an average of 1.4%.
The current average value in the postcode is £335,992.
The DH4 6SH Sales Market has increased by 22.4% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -0.9% | £335,992 |
| June 2025 | 0.9% | £339,027 |
| June 2024 | -0.2% | £336,167 |
| June 2023 | 4.6% | £336,975 |
| June 2022 | 7.5% | £322,169 |
| June 2021 | 4.4% | £299,632 |
| June 2020 | 2.5% | £286,931 |
| June 2019 | 1.8% | £280,026 |
| June 2018 | 0.2% | £275,119 |
| June 2017 | 0% | £274,597 |
| June 2016 | 0.8% | £274,493 |
| June 2015 | 1% | £272,185 |
| June 2014 | 4.7% | £269,461 |
| June 2013 | -2.6% | £257,421 |
| June 2012 | 3.5% | £264,356 |
| June 2011 | -6% | £255,416 |
| June 2010 | 5.4% | £271,604 |
| June 2009 | -7.9% | £257,687 |
| June 2008 | -2.7% | £279,689 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £287,515 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,652.
The DH4 6SH Rental Market has increased by 47.9% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2% | £1,652pcm |
| June 2025 | 2.5% | £1,620pcm |
| June 2024 | 8.4% | £1,580pcm |
| June 2023 | 7.3% | £1,457pcm |
| June 2022 | 9.8% | £1,359pcm |
| June 2021 | 4.9% | £1,237pcm |
| June 2020 | 2.7% | £1,179pcm |
| June 2019 | 0.8% | £1,149pcm |
| June 2018 | 3.4% | £1,140pcm |
| June 2017 | -1.3% | £1,102pcm |
| June 2016 | 1.5% | £1,117pcm |
| June 2015 | 2% | £1,100pcm |
| June 2014 | 1.3% | £1,079pcm |
| June 2013 | 0.4% | £1,065pcm |
| June 2012 | 2.1% | £1,061pcm |
| June 2011 | 1.3% | £1,039pcm |
| June 2010 | 5.2% | £1,025pcm |
| June 2009 | -1.7% | £975pcm |
| June 2008 | 5.5% | £992pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £940pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 8th January 2026 for £320,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 1.4%. The postcode has had a total of 3 sales since 1995.
DH4 6SH has seen 1 sale in the last three years and 1 sale in the last twelve months.
- Sold Jan 2026£320,000 | 4 Bed HouseConifers, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6SHConifers, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6SH
- Sold Oct 2015£232,000 | 4 Bed HouseMaple Lodge, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6SHMaple Lodge, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6SH
- Sold Jun 2015£405,000 | 5 Bed HousePine Lodge, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6SHPine Lodge, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6SH
Nearby Postcodes
DH4 6SH is the 94th largest and the 829th most expensive postcode out of the 901 postcodes in the DH4 area.
- DH4 6SY, Burns Close, West Rainton, Houghton Le Spring, DH4DH4 6SY16 Addresses|85 m away
- DH4 6RL, Woodland View, West Rainton, Houghton Le Spring, DH4DH4 6RL32 Addresses|130 m away
- DH4 6RX, Fair View, West Rainton, Houghton Le Spring, DH4DH4 6RX42 Addresses|147 m away
- DH4 6SZ, St. Godrics Drive, West Rainton, Houghton Le Spring, DH4DH4 6SZ51 Addresses|149 m away
- DH4 6SR, Lea Rigg, West Rainton, Houghton Le Spring, DH4DH4 6SR24 Addresses|170 m away
Property Types
- 3 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- mid-century house (3)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 3 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (1)
- B (0)
- F (1)
- C (0)
- G (0)
- D (1)
- No EPC (0)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Jun 2021£775,000 | 5 Bed House4 Village Farm, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6NT4 Village Farm, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6NT
- Sold Jun 2015£405,000 | 5 Bed HousePine Lodge, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6SHPine Lodge, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6SH
- Sold Jan 2026£320,000 | 4 Bed HouseConifers, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6SHConifers, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6SH
Schools Nearby
- West Rainton Primary School600 m away
- East Rainton Primary School1.7 km away
- Pittington Primary School2.6 km away
- Hetton Academy2.6 km away
- Kepier3.5 km away
- Belmont Community School3.6 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to DH4 6SH is Durham station, which is 6.4 kilometres away.
- Durham|6.4 km away
- Chester-le-Street|6.8 km away
- Seaham|10.6 km away
- Sunderland|12.8 km away
