Avondale Avenue - DH4 7QS
Key Postcode Insights
DH4 7QS is a residential postcode situated on Avondale Avenue, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 with 18 addresses.
It ranks as the 523rd largest and 25th most expensive of the 901 postcodes in the DH4 area. The most common property type is a mid-century flat built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 18 properties: 2 houses and 16 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £71,359
- 10 Year change
- up 23.1%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £544pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 41.3%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £128/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 9.1%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
DH4 7QS is a residential postcode situated on Avondale Avenue, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 with 18 addresses.
It ranks as the 523rd largest and 25th most expensive of the 901 postcodes in the DH4 area. The most common property type is a mid-century flat built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 18 properties: 2 houses and 16 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £71,359
- 10 Year change
- up 23.1%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £544pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 41.3%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £128/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 9.1%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin DH4 7QS
- 32A Avondale Avenue
3 Bed Mid-century Flat
- 34A Avondale Avenue
4 Bed Early-century House
- 36A Avondale Avenue
3 Bed Mid-century Flat
- 38A Avondale Avenue
3 Bed Mid-century Flat
- 40A Avondale Avenue
3 Bed Mid-century Flat
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in DH4 7QS sold for £31,000 on 7th June 2022. Since then prices are down an average of 0.0%.
The current average value in the postcode is £71,359.
The DH4 7QS Sales Market has increased by 23.1% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -0.7% | £71,359 |
| June 2025 | 0.7% | £71,886 |
| June 2024 | 4.6% | £71,370 |
| June 2023 | 1.8% | £68,209 |
| June 2022 | 8% | £66,989 |
| June 2021 | 6.2% | £62,046 |
| June 2020 | 1.4% | £58,416 |
| June 2019 | 1.7% | £57,626 |
| June 2018 | -1.3% | £56,658 |
| June 2017 | -0.9% | £57,431 |
| June 2016 | 0.3% | £57,968 |
| June 2015 | 0.2% | £57,773 |
| June 2014 | 2.2% | £57,637 |
| June 2013 | -3.1% | £56,402 |
| June 2012 | -0.3% | £58,193 |
| June 2011 | -5.1% | £58,345 |
| June 2010 | -0.9% | £61,461 |
| June 2009 | -9.9% | £61,989 |
| June 2008 | -3.1% | £68,769 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £70,971 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £544.
The DH4 7QS Rental Market has increased by 41.3% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.6% | £544pcm |
| June 2025 | 4.3% | £530pcm |
| June 2024 | 7.8% | £508pcm |
| June 2023 | 6.8% | £471pcm |
| June 2022 | 9.3% | £441pcm |
| June 2021 | 3.9% | £403pcm |
| June 2020 | 1.4% | £388pcm |
| June 2019 | -0.5% | £383pcm |
| June 2018 | 0.7% | £385pcm |
| June 2017 | -0.8% | £382pcm |
| June 2016 | -0.3% | £385pcm |
| June 2015 | -0.4% | £386pcm |
| June 2014 | -1.3% | £388pcm |
| June 2013 | -1.4% | £393pcm |
| June 2012 | -1.4% | £399pcm |
| June 2011 | -0.1% | £404pcm |
| June 2010 | -1.3% | £404pcm |
| June 2009 | -3.5% | £409pcm |
| June 2008 | 3.4% | £424pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £410pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 7th June 2022 for £31,000 and since then the market in the area has remained stable. The postcode has had a total of 4 sales since 1995.
DH4 7QS has seen no sales in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Jun 2022£31,000 | 2 Bed Flat62, Avondale Avenue, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7QS62, Avondale Avenue, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7QS
- Sold Apr 2022£30,200 | 2 Bed Flat62, Avondale Avenue, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7QS62, Avondale Avenue, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7QS
- Sold May 2021£550,000 | 3 Bed Flat32A, Avondale Avenue, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7QS32A, Avondale Avenue, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7QS
- Sold Aug 2017£47,000 | 3 Bed Flat36A, Avondale Avenue, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7QS36A, Avondale Avenue, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7QS
Nearby Postcodes
DH4 7QS is the 523rd largest and the 25th most expensive postcode out of the 901 postcodes in the DH4 area.
- DH4 7RR, Weardale Crescent, Houghton Le Spring, DH4DH4 7RR15 Addresses|62 m away
- DH4 7RS, Weardale Crescent, Houghton Le Spring, DH4DH4 7RS20 Addresses|88 m away
- DH4 7NP, Allendale Crescent, Penshaw, Houghton Le Spring, DH4DH4 7NP18 Addresses|110 m away
- DH4 7RW, Tynedale Crescent, Houghton Le Spring, DH4DH4 7RW24 Addresses|133 m away
- DH4 7PD, Wensleydale Avenue, Houghton Le Spring, DH4DH4 7PD27 Addresses|150 m away
Property Types
- 1 period flat built between 1800 and 1911
- 1 mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979
- 15 mid-century flats built between 1936 and 1979
- 1 early-century house built between 1912 and 1935
- period flat (1)
- mid-century house (1)
- mid-century flat (15)
- early-century house (1)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 18 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (3)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (9)
- G (0)
- D (6)
- No EPC (0)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold May 2021£550,000 | 3 Bed Flat32A, Avondale Avenue, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7QS32A, Avondale Avenue, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7QS
- Sold Feb 2025£158,000 | 3 Bed House14, Avondale Avenue, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7QR14, Avondale Avenue, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7QR
- Sold Aug 2023£141,750 | 3 Bed House12, Avondale Avenue, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7QR12, Avondale Avenue, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7QR
Schools Nearby
- New Penshaw Academy200 m away
- Barnwell Academy200 m away
- Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw400 m away
- St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington2.3 km away
- Biddick Academy2.5 km away
- Kepier4.0 km away
More reading links
Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to DH4 7QS is Chester-le-Street station, which is 5.9 kilometres away.
- Chester-le-Street|5.9 km away
- Sunderland|7.9 km away
- Heworth|9.5 km away
- Seaham|10.6 km away
