Our Data Sources
137, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring has 2 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in May 2013 and a single entry in the EPC database dated July 2012.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 3 out of 5 and is considered of medium 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 137, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring, we estimate a market value of £203,677 and a rental value of £1,168 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £180,400 and £1,034 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 137, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring as measuring 226 m2.
That makes it the 38th largest plot in the postcode, where 44 of the 49 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
137, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 26 Jul 2012.
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 137, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring completed on 19th May 2013 at £150,000 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 13.9% over the period since May 2013.
- Sold May 2013£150,000
- Sold Dec 2008£111,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2013 114 properties similar to 137, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring have sold within a radius of 830 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 5th December 2025, was 32, Bowes Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PR, a leasehold house which sold for £187,500.
Read more about house prices in DH4.
- Sold Dec 2025£187,500 | 4 Bed House32, Bowes Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PR32, Bowes Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PR
- Sold Dec 2025£130,000 | 4 Bed House31, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PS31, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PS
- Sold Mar 2025£185,000 | 4 Bed House24, Bowes Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PR24, Bowes Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PR
- Sold Dec 2024£182,000 | 4 Bed House15, Hindsons Crescent North, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4SA15, Hindsons Crescent North, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4SA
- Sold Oct 2024£190,000 | 3 Bed House18, Bowes Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PR18, Bowes Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PR
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 £182,100, ranging from £142,682 to £264,425.
- 135 Briar Lea
3 Bed House | 13 m | Est. Value: £175,303
- 133 Briar Lea
3 Bed House | 17 m | Est. Value: £167,539
- 127 Briar Lea
3 Bed House | 28 m | Est. Value: £171,128
- 23 Bowes Lea
3 Bed House | 34 m | Est. Value: £184,352
- 22 Bowes Lea
5 Bed House | 34 m | Est. Value: £264,425
Location Comparison
Of the 128 addresses on Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4, 137, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring comes out as the 14th largest and the 11th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £33k more expensive than the average property across the DH4 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Bournmoor Primary School700 m away
- Shiney Row Primary School1.2 km away
- Woodlea Primary School1.4 km away
- Kepier3.0 km away
- St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington3.3 km away
- Biddick Academy3.6 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Chester-le-Street|4.7 km away
- Sunderland|9.4 km away
- Durham|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.
