1, Orchid Square
1, Orchid Square
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, 1, Orchid Square, Houghton Le Spring is a modern freehold house with 1,194 ft2 of internal area and sits on a 350 m2 plot.
Houses of this size in this area normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for 1, Orchid Square, Houghton Le Spring is £284,381 and the estimated rental value is £1,267 per month.
Orchid Square, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 is located within the DH4 postal district.
Our Data Sources
1, Orchid Square, Houghton Le Spring has 2 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in April 2021 and a single entry in the EPC database dated August 2013.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 4 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
Decorative condition can have a big effect on a property's value and this effect varies depending on the type, size and location of the property.
If 1, Orchid Square, Houghton Le Spring is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £298,600 and a rental value of £1,330 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £264,475 and a rental value of £1,178 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of 1, Orchid Square, Houghton Le Spring has dropped by £478 (0.2%), while its estimated rental value has risen by £28 per month (2.2%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 5.3%.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, 1, Orchid Square, Houghton Le Spring sits on a plot of 350 m2.
We have plot size data on 11 out of 11 other houses in the postcode and 1, Orchid Square, Houghton Le Spring sits on the 3rd largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
1, Orchid Square, Houghton Le Spring has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of B. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 27 Aug 2013.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has high performance glazing. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, 1, Orchid Square, Houghton Le Spring was last sold on 9th April 2021 for £245,000 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has had 2 sales since 1995.
Since April 2021, the market for similar properties has risen by 19.6%.
- Sold Apr 2021£245,000
- Sold Aug 2013£225,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to 1, Orchid Square, Houghton Le Spring within a radius of 970 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 7, Orchid Square, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6BZ, a freehold house which sold for £282,000 on the 25th July 2025.
Read more about house prices in DH4.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Orchid Square, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 has a total of 11 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 1, Orchid Square, Houghton Le Spring is the 6th largest and the 6th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £123k more expensive than the average property in DH4.
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Schools Nearby
- 400mBournmoor Primary School
- 600mWoodlea Primary School
- 1.5kmDubmire Primary
- 3.1kmKepier
- 3.5kmPark View School
- 3.9kmSt Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to 1, Orchid Square, Houghton Le Spring is Chester-le-Street station, which is 4.0 kilometres away.
- 4.0kmChester-le-Street
- 9.2kmDurham
- 10.4kmSunderland
Available Internet Speeds
According to recent data from Ofcom, superfast broadband is available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be very low.
