Our Data Sources
1, Sparkwell Close, Houghton Le Spring has no recent1 records in the Land Registry and a single entry in the EPC database dated September 2013.
We combine this information with public data of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 2 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
1Sales dated prior to 2007 are shown, but are not used in our calculations.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 1, Sparkwell Close, Houghton Le Spring would be worth £272,146, with a potential rental value of £1,362 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £241,043, with a rental value of £1,206 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Plot Size
1, Sparkwell Close, Houghton Le Spring occupies a 208 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 10 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 9th largest.
Energy Efficiency
1, Sparkwell Close, Houghton Le Spring has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 11 Sep 2013.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using a boiler and radiators (mains gas).
Sold Prices
1, Sparkwell Close, Houghton Le Spring last changed hands on 4th October 2004, selling for £160,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 3 times since 1995.
- Sold Oct 2004£160,000
- Sold May 2001£83,000
- Sold Oct 1999£75,995
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 56 sales of comparable properties within 770 metres of 1, Sparkwell Close, Houghton Le Spring since 2020.
Most recently, 55, Aberford Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4ZH, a leasehold house, sold at £181,000 on the 29th May 2026.
Read more about house prices in DH4.
- Sold May 2026£181,000 | 3 Bed House55, Aberford Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4ZH55, Aberford Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4ZH
- Sold Dec 2025£255,000 | 3 Bed House4, Sparkwell Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4XN4, Sparkwell Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4XN
- Sold Sep 2025£195,000 | 3 Bed House22, Butterwick Road, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4DE22, Butterwick Road, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4DE
- Sold Aug 2025£230,000 | 3 Bed House33, Butterwick Road, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4DE33, Butterwick Road, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4DE
- Sold Jan 2025£190,884 | 3 Bed House51, Peachleaf Lane, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4FQ51, Peachleaf Lane, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4FQ
Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Explore Nearby Properties
The surrounding properties have an average estimated value of £209,347, ranging from £80,096 to £332,351.
- 69 Okehampton Drive
3 Bed House | 9 m | Est. Value: £209,125
- 3 Sparkwell Close
3 Bed House | 17 m | Est. Value: £272,323
- 12 Green Avenue
2 Bed House | 30 m | Est. Value: £80,096
- 10 Sparkwell Close
4 Bed House | 33 m | Est. Value: £332,351
- 9 Sparkwell Close
3 Bed House | 36 m | Est. Value: £290,948
Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 1, Sparkwell Close, Houghton Le Spring as the 9th largest and the 9th most expensive of the 10 addresses on Sparkwell Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4.
Against the DH4 postcode district average, it is £98k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- Newbottle Primary Academy600 m away
- Shiney Row Primary School1.2 km away
- Burnside Academy Inspires1.4 km away
- Kepier2.1 km away
- Farringdon Community Academy3.7 km away
- St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington4.2 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Chester-le-Street|6.3 km away
- Sunderland|8.1 km away
- Seaham|9.2 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast Broadband available in this area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a Very Low risk of flooding.
