Our Data Sources
1, Balfour Street, Houghton Le Spring has no recent1 records in the the Land Registry and a single entry in the EPC database dated November 2022.
We combine this information with public data of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 5 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 1, Balfour Street, Houghton Le Spring would be worth £67,198, with a potential rental value of £436 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £59,518, with a rental value of £386 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Plot Size
1, Balfour Street, Houghton Le Spring occupies a 66 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 24 other houses in this postcode, 23 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 23rd largest.
Energy Efficiency
1, Balfour Street, Houghton Le Spring has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of G. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 14 Nov 2022.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using No system present: electric heaters assumed.
Sold Prices
1, Balfour Street, Houghton Le Spring last changed hands on 6th November 2006, selling for £88,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold twice since 1995.
- Sold Nov 2006£88,000
- Sold May 2001£32,500
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 40 sales of comparable properties within 900 metres of 1, Balfour Street, Houghton Le Spring across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 21, Outram Street, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8AZ, a freehold house, sold at £62,000 on the 19th June 2025.
Read more about house prices in DH5.
- Sold Jun 2025£62,000 | 3 Bed House21, Outram Street, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8AZ21, Outram Street, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8AZ
- Sold May 2025£59,950 | 3 Bed House7, Balfour Street, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8BA7, Balfour Street, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8BA
- Sold Dec 2024£65,000 | 3 Bed House16, Balfour Street, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8BA16, Balfour Street, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8BA
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 1, Balfour Street, Houghton Le Spring as the largest and the most expensive of the 24 addresses on Balfour Street, Houghton Le Spring, DH5.
Against the DH5 postcode district average, it is £68k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- Bernard Gilpin Primary School700 m away
- Burnside Academy Inspires1.0 km away
- Gillas Lane Primary Academy1.0 km away
- Kepier900 m away
- Hetton Academy3.1 km away
- Farringdon Community Academy3.8 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Chester-le-Street|7.3 km away
- Seaham|8.0 km away
- Sunderland|8.5 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast Broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a Very Low risk of flooding.
