146, Abbey Drive
146, Abbey Drive
Description & Estimates
Public records show 146, Abbey Drive, Houghton Le Spring to be a mid-century freehold house with 796 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 205 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
146, Abbey Drive, Houghton Le Spring has an estimated sale value of £115,185 and an estimated rental value of £845 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Abbey Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 lies in the borough of Sunderland, within the DH4 postal district.
Our Data Sources
146, Abbey Drive, Houghton Le Spring has a single entry in the Land Registry from October 2021 and a single entry in the EPC database dated June 2021.
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
In very good condition, we estimate 146, Abbey Drive, Houghton Le Spring would be worth £120,944, with a potential rental value of £887 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £107,122, with a rental value of £786 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of 146, Abbey Drive, Houghton Le Spring has increased by £306 (0.3%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has grown by £25 (3.0%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 8.8%.
Plot Size
146, Abbey Drive, Houghton Le Spring occupies a 205 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 33 other houses in this postcode, 20 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 11th largest.
Energy Efficiency
146, Abbey Drive, Houghton Le Spring has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 18 Jun 2021.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
146, Abbey Drive, Houghton Le Spring last changed hands on 6th October 2021, selling for £85,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
That is its only recorded sale since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 23.3% since October 2021.
- Sold Oct 2021£85,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 710 metres of 146, Abbey Drive, Houghton Le Spring across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 17, Brinkburn Crescent, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5HE, a freehold house, sold at £115,000 on the 17th June 2025.
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
Our analysis of the public data ranks 146, Abbey Drive, Houghton Le Spring as the 76th largest and the 56th most expensive of the 137 addresses on Abbey Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH4.
Against the DH4 postcode district average, it is £46k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 400mBurnside Academy Inspires
- 500mNewbottle Primary Academy
- 1.3kmDubmire Primary
- 1.2kmKepier
- 3.7kmHetton Academy
- 4.4kmFarringdon Community Academy
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Public Transport Nearby
Chester-le-Street station is the nearest stop to 146, Abbey Drive, Houghton Le Spring at 6.1 kilometres away.
- 6.1kmChester-le-Street
- 9.0kmSunderland
- 9.2kmSeaham
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
