Our Data Sources
16, Downs Lane, Houghton Le Spring has 51 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in September 2023 and a single entry in the EPC database dated December 2020.
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
In very good condition, we estimate 16, Downs Lane, Houghton Le Spring would be worth £164,485, with a potential rental value of £920 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £145,686, with a rental value of £815 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Plot Size
16, Downs Lane, Houghton Le Spring occupies a 195 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 14 other houses in this postcode, 2 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 2nd largest.
Energy Efficiency
16, Downs Lane, Houghton Le Spring has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of B. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 10 Dec 2020.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has high performance glazing. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
16, Downs Lane, Houghton Le Spring last changed hands on 22nd September 2023, selling for £157,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 5 times since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 20.8% since September 2023.
- Sold Sep 2023£157,000
- Sold Dec 2020£159,995
- Sold Jul 2009£50,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 740 metres of 16, Downs Lane, Houghton Le Spring across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 61, Blossom Street, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 9GE, a freehold house, sold at £168,500 on the 22nd August 2025.
Read more about house prices in DH5.
- Sold Aug 2025£168,500 | 3 Bed House61, Blossom Street, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 9GE61, Blossom Street, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 9GE
- Sold Jul 2024£189,995 | 3 Bed House20, Downs Lane, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 9EA20, Downs Lane, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 9EA
- Sold Jan 2024£165,000 | 3 Bed House18, Downs Lane, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 9EA18, Downs Lane, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 9EA
•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 16, Downs Lane, Houghton Le Spring as the 7th largest and the 9th most expensive of the 16 addresses on Downs Lane, Hetton-Le-Hole, Houghton Le Spring, DH5.
Against the DH5 postcode district average, it is £25k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 600mEppleton Academy Primary School
- 1.2kmHetton Primary School
- 1.3kmHetton Lyons Primary School
- 1.3kmHetton Academy
- 2.2kmKepier
- 5.3kmFarringdon Community Academy
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Public Transport Nearby
- 7.0kmSeaham
- 8.9kmChester-le-Street
- 9.7kmSunderland
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
