Our Data Sources
15, Sancroft Drive, Houghton Le Spring has a single entry in the Land Registry from May 2023 and a single entry in the EPC database dated July 2022.
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
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 15, Sancroft Drive, Houghton Le Spring, we estimate a market value of £209,678 and a rental value of £1,030 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £185,715 and £912 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 15, Sancroft Drive, Houghton Le Spring as measuring 246 m2.
That makes it the 17th largest plot in the postcode, where 23 of the 30 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
15, Sancroft Drive, Houghton Le Spring has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 15 Jul 2022.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
The most recent sale of 15, Sancroft Drive, Houghton Le Spring completed on 17th May 2023 at £191,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 this is the property's only sale.
Values of comparable properties have risen by 7.3% over the period since May 2023.
- Sold May 2023£191,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Over the past 2 years 3 properties similar to 15, Sancroft Drive, Houghton Le Spring have sold within a radius of 720 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 8th December 2025, was 17, Sancroft Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8NE, a freehold house which sold for £247,000.
Read more about house prices in DH5.
- Sold Dec 2025£247,000 | 3 Bed House17, Sancroft Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8NE17, Sancroft Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8NE
- Sold Jun 2025£205,000 | 3 Bed House16, Sancroft Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8NE16, Sancroft Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8NE
- Sold Dec 2023£173,500 | 3 Bed House30, Sancroft Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8NE30, Sancroft Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8NE
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Of the 30 addresses on Sancroft Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH5, 15, Sancroft Drive, Houghton Le Spring comes out as the 14th largest and the 14th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £68k more expensive than the average property across the DH5 district.
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Schools Nearby
- 300mSt Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton
- 500mBernard Gilpin Primary School
- 800mGillas Lane Primary Academy
- 500mKepier
- 2.1kmHetton Academy
- 4.9kmFarringdon Community Academy
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Public Transport Nearby
- 7.3kmChester-le-Street
- 8.2kmSeaham
- 9.5kmSunderland
Available Internet Speeds
Broadband here reaches superfast speeds, based on recent Ofcom data.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated very low, based on Environment Agency data.
