Our Data Sources
12, Watergate, Houghton Le Spring has 2 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in June 2017 and a single entry in the EPC database dated November 2014.
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, Watergate, Houghton Le Spring, we estimate a market value of £280,102 and a rental value of £1,308 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £248,091 and £1,159 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 12, Watergate, Houghton Le Spring as measuring 274 m2.
That makes it the 21st largest plot in the postcode, where all 35 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
12, Watergate, Houghton Le Spring has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of B. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 17 Nov 2014.
The property is connected to mains gas and has high performance glazing. It is heated using a boiler and radiators (mains gas).
Sold Prices
The most recent sale of 12, Watergate, Houghton Le Spring completed on 22nd June 2017 at £245,000 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 17.9% over the period since June 2017.
- Sold Jun 2017£245,000
- Sold Dec 2014£237,500
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2018 193 properties similar to 12, Watergate, Houghton Le Spring have sold within a radius of 920 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 30th April 2026, was 27, Watergate, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6GL, a freehold house which sold for £248,000.
Read more about house prices in DH4.
- Sold Apr 2026£248,000 | 4 Bed House27, Watergate, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6GL27, Watergate, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6GL
- Sold Mar 2026£195,000 | 4 Bed House4, Ravensworth Park, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6GU4, Ravensworth Park, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6GU
- Sold Feb 2026£243,500 | 4 Bed House9, Ravensworth Park, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6GU9, Ravensworth Park, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6GU
- Sold Jan 2026£242,000 | 4 Bed House45, Whitworth Park Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6GP45, Whitworth Park Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6GP
- Sold Nov 2025£232,000 | 4 Bed House83, Whitworth Park Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6GP83, Whitworth Park Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6GP
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 £377,353, ranging from £266,281 to £544,937.
- 14 Watergate
4 Bed House | 12 m | Est. Value: £382,597
- 11 Watergate
4 Bed House | 15 m | Est. Value: £340,506
- 10 Watergate
4 Bed House | 23 m | Est. Value: £298,520
- 15 Watergate
5 Bed House | 24 m | Est. Value: £452,163
- 5 Watergate
5 Bed House | 38 m | Est. Value: £452,163
Location Comparison
Of the 35 addresses on Watergate, Houghton Le Spring, DH4, 12, Watergate, Houghton Le Spring comes out as the 28th largest and the 19th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £105k more expensive than the average property across the DH4 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Bournmoor Primary School600 m away
- Woodlea Primary School1.1 km away
- Shiney Row Primary School1.4 km away
- Kepier2.7 km away
- St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington3.6 km away
- Biddick Academy4.0 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Chester-le-Street|4.6 km away
- Sunderland|9.6 km away
- Durham|9.8 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.
