Our Data Sources
12, Kestrel Close, Houghton Le Spring has 2 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in December 2022 and a single entry in the EPC database dated May 2022.
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
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 12, Kestrel Close, Houghton Le Spring, we estimate a market value of £187,244 and a rental value of £967 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £165,845 and £856 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 12, Kestrel Close, Houghton Le Spring as measuring 315 m2.
That makes it the 2nd largest plot in the postcode, where all 22 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
12, Kestrel Close, Houghton Le Spring has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 09 May 2022.
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
The most recent sale of 12, Kestrel Close, Houghton Le Spring completed on 15th December 2022 at £195,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 the property has sold twice.
Values of comparable properties have risen by 33.1% over the period since December 2022.
- Sold Dec 2022£195,000
- Sold May 2012£169,995
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2017 210 properties similar to 12, Kestrel Close, Houghton Le Spring have sold within a radius of 650 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 5th December 2025, was 1, Whitethroat Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 0GB, a freehold house which sold for £190,000.
Read more about house prices in DH5.
- Sold Dec 2025£190,000 | 3 Bed House1, Whitethroat Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 0GB1, Whitethroat Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 0GB
- Sold Oct 2025£177,500 | 3 Bed House73, Kingfisher Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 0GE73, Kingfisher Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 0GE
- Sold Dec 2024£130,000 | 3 Bed House62, Whitethroat Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 0GB62, Whitethroat Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 0GB
- Sold Dec 2024£204,000 | 3 Bed House51, Greenfinch Road, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 0GG51, Greenfinch Road, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 0GG
- Sold Oct 2024£135,000 | 3 Bed House6, Redshank Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 0GX6, Redshank Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 0GX
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 £137,506, ranging from £38,223 to £186,458.
- 11 Kestrel Close
3 Bed House | 14 m | Est. Value: £180,165
- 14 Kestrel Close
3 Bed House | 19 m | Est. Value: £180,165
- 10 Kestrel Close
3 Bed House | 21 m | Est. Value: £171,847
- 15 Whitethroat Close
3 Bed House | 26 m | Est. Value: £175,676
- 15 Kestrel Close
3 Bed House | 26 m | Est. Value: £180,165
Location Comparison
Of the 22 addresses on Kestrel Close, Easington Lane, Houghton Le Spring, DH5, 12, Kestrel Close, Houghton Le Spring comes out as the 11th largest and the 10th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £44k more expensive than the average property across the DH5 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Easington Lane Primary School600 m away
- Hetton Lyons Primary School900 m away
- Hetton Primary School1.4 km away
- Hetton Academy1.5 km away
- Kepier3.9 km away
- Seaham High School5.8 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Seaham|6.9 km away
- Durham|9.8 km away
- Chester-le-Street|10.1 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Broadband here reaches superfast speeds, based on recent Ofcom data.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast Broadband available in this area.
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency data.
