Our Data Sources
12, Balfour Street, Houghton Le Spring has 31 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in April 2024 and a single entry in the EPC database dated July 2023.
We combine this information with that 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
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 12, Balfour Street, Houghton Le Spring is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £60,650 and a rental value of £419 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £53,719 and a rental value of £371 per month.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, 12, Balfour Street, Houghton Le Spring sits on a plot of 76 m2.
We have plot size data on 23 out of 24 other houses in the postcode and 12, Balfour Street, Houghton Le Spring sits on the 8th largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
12, Balfour Street, Houghton Le Spring has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 05 Jul 2023.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, 12, Balfour Street, Houghton Le Spring was last sold on 5th April 2024 for £62,500 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has had 3 sales since 1995.
Since April 2024, the market for similar properties has risen by 1.2%.
- Sold Apr 2024£62,500
- Sold Jan 2008£79,500
- Sold Mar 2000£17,500
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 39 sales of properties similar to 12, Balfour Street, Houghton Le Spring within a radius of 910 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 15, Balfour Street, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8BA, a freehold house which sold for £30,000 on the 26th August 2025.
Read more about house prices in DH5.
- Sold Aug 2025£30,000 | 3 Bed House15, Balfour Street, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8BA15, Balfour Street, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8BA
- Sold Jun 2025£43,500 | 3 Bed House13, Baker Street, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8BD13, Baker Street, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8BD
- Sold Nov 2024£34,000 | 3 Bed House11, Balfour Street, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8BA11, 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
Balfour Street, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 has a total of 24 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 12, Balfour Street, Houghton Le Spring is the 23rd largest and the 23rd most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £75k less expensive than the average property in DH5.
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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
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.
