13, Briar Close
13, Briar Close
Description & Estimates







According to the public record, 13, Briar Close, Houghton Le Spring is an early-century freehold house with 710 ft2 of internal area and sits on a 270 m2 plot.
Houses of this size in this area normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for 13, Briar Close, Houghton Le Spring is £188,937 and the estimated rental value is £1,098 per month.
Briar Close, Shiney Row, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 is located in the borough of Sunderland within the DH4 postal district.
Our Data Sources
13, Briar Close, Houghton Le Spring has 2 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in February 2023 and a single entry in the EPC database dated January 2023.
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 13, Briar Close, Houghton Le Spring is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £198,384 and a rental value of £1,153 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £175,712 and a rental value of £1,022 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of 13, Briar Close, Houghton Le Spring has risen by £502 (0.3%), while its estimated rental value has moved up by £32 per month (3.0%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 7.0%.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, 13, Briar Close, Houghton Le Spring sits on a plot of 270 m2.
We have plot size data on 13 out of 14 other houses in the postcode and 13, Briar Close, Houghton Le Spring sits on the 12th largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
13, Briar Close, Houghton Le Spring has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 28 Jan 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, 13, Briar Close, Houghton Le Spring was last sold on 28th February 2023 for £168,000 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has had 2 sales since 1995.
Since February 2023, the market for similar properties has dropped by 36.1%.
- Sold Feb 2023£168,000
- Sold Sep 2009£142,500
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to 13, Briar Close, Houghton Le Spring within a radius of 850 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 13, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PS, a freehold house which sold for £165,000 on the 26th September 2024.
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
Briar Close, Shiney Row, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 has a total of 14 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 13, Briar Close, Houghton Le Spring is the 13th largest and the 8th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £28k more expensive than the average property in DH4.
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Schools Nearby
- 900mBournmoor Primary School
- 1.0kmShiney Row Primary School
- 1.4kmOur Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw
- 2.9kmKepier
- 3.3kmSt Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington
- 3.6kmBiddick Academy
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to 13, Briar Close, Houghton Le Spring is Chester-le-Street station, which is 4.8 kilometres away.
- 4.8kmChester-le-Street
- 9.3kmSunderland
- 10.3kmDurham
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.

