1, Low Downs Square
1, Low Downs Square
Description & Estimates
1, Low Downs Square, Houghton Le Spring is described in the public record as a mid-century house with 516 ft2 of internal area.
Locally, houses of this size normally have 2 bedrooms with a garden.
Our estimate of the sale value of 1, Low Downs Square, Houghton Le Spring is £62,425 and its rental estimate is £445 per month, given the available information and assuming reasonable condition.
Low Downs Square, Hetton-Le-Hole, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 falls within the DH5 postal district, in the borough of Sunderland.
Our Data Sources
1, Low Downs Square, Houghton Le Spring has no records in the the Land Registry and a single entry in the EPC database dated April 2017.
We combine this information with public data of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 1 out of 5 and is considered of low accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
The condition of a property plays an important role in determining its value, with the degree of impact varying by property type, size and location.
For 1, Low Downs Square, Houghton Le Spring, we estimate a market value of £65,547 and a rental value of £467 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £58,055 and £414 per month respectively.
Recent Market Change
Over the last year, 1, Low Downs Square, Houghton Le Spring has seen its estimated sale value rise by £158 (0.3%) and its estimated rental value move up by £14 per month (3.2%). This results in an estimated gross rental yield of 8.6%.
Energy Efficiency
1, Low Downs Square, Houghton Le Spring has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 06 Apr 2017.
The property is connected to mains gas and has partial double glazing. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Over the past 2 years 3 properties similar to 1, Low Downs Square, Houghton Le Spring have sold within a radius of 900 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 20th August 2025, was 6, Eppleton Terrace East, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 9DT, a freehold house which sold for £70,000.
Read more about house prices in DH5.
- Sold Aug 2025£70,000 | 2 Bed House6, Eppleton Terrace East, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 9DT6, Eppleton Terrace East, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 9DT
- Sold Aug 2023£83,000 | 2 Bed House1, Willis Street, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 9AE1, Willis Street, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 9AE
- Sold Jun 2022£53,000 | 2 Bed House3, Eppleton Terrace East, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 9DT3, Eppleton Terrace East, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 9DT
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Of the 10 addresses on Low Downs Square, Hetton-Le-Hole, Houghton Le Spring, DH5, 1, Low Downs Square, Houghton Le Spring comes out as the 3rd largest and the 3rd most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £69k less expensive than the average property across the DH5 district.
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Schools Nearby
- 300mEppleton Academy Primary School
- 1.0kmGillas Lane Primary Academy
- 1.6kmBernard Gilpin Primary School
- 1.7kmHetton Academy
- 1.9kmKepier
- 4.8kmFarringdon Community Academy
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Public Transport Nearby
From 1, Low Downs Square, Houghton Le Spring, the nearest station is Seaham, 6.9 kilometres away.
- 6.9kmSeaham
- 8.7kmChester-le-Street
- 9.3kmSunderland
Available Internet Speeds
Broadband here reaches superfast speeds, based on recent Ofcom data.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated very low, based on Environment Agency data.
