Our Data Sources
16, Helmsley Close, Houghton Le Spring has no records in the Land Registry and a single entry in the EPC database dated October 2022.
We combine this information with public data 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 16, Helmsley Close, Houghton Le Spring, we estimate a market value of £126,890 and a rental value of £972 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £112,389 and £861 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 16, Helmsley Close, Houghton Le Spring as measuring 153 m2.
That makes it the 12th largest plot in the postcode, where 20 of the 28 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
16, Helmsley Close, Houghton Le Spring has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 31 Oct 2022.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using a boiler and radiators (mains gas).
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2018 56 properties similar to 16, Helmsley Close, Houghton Le Spring have sold within a radius of 530 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 17th February 2026, was 8, Sutton Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7NB, a leasehold house which sold for £80,000.
Read more about house prices in DH4.
- Sold Feb 2026£80,000 | 3 Bed House8, Sutton Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7NB8, Sutton Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7NB
- Sold Feb 2026£122,500 | 3 Bed House22, Sutton Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7NB22, Sutton Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7NB
- Sold Sep 2025£140,000 | 3 Bed House41, Redlands, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7LF41, Redlands, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7LF
- Sold Sep 2025£115,000 | 3 Bed House71, Redlands, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7LF71, Redlands, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7LF
- Sold Feb 2025£125,000 | 3 Bed House1, Helmsley Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7ND1, Helmsley Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7ND
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 £126,079, ranging from £117,576 to £140,631.
- 18 Helmsley Close
3 Bed House | 5 m | Est. Value: £121,355
- 20 Helmsley Close
3 Bed House | 9 m | Est. Value: £120,848
- 12 Helmsley Close
3 Bed House | 11 m | Est. Value: £120,848
- 10 Helmsley Close
3 Bed House | 16 m | Est. Value: £136,774
- 22 Helmsley Close
3 Bed House | 30 m | Est. Value: £120,848
Location Comparison
Of the 28 addresses on Helmsley Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4, 16, Helmsley Close, Houghton Le Spring comes out as the 21st largest and the 23rd most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £41k less expensive than the average property across the DH4 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw300 m away
- Barnwell Academy400 m away
- Shiney Row Primary School400 m away
- St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington2.6 km away
- Biddick Academy2.9 km away
- Kepier3.5 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Chester-le-Street|5.5 km away
- Sunderland|8.3 km away
- Heworth|9.9 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.





