16, Sancroft Drive
16, Sancroft Drive
Description & Estimates
Public records show 16, Sancroft Drive, Houghton Le Spring to be a mid-century freehold house with 1,022 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 252 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
16, Sancroft Drive, Houghton Le Spring has an estimated sale value of £195,556 and an estimated rental value of £973 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Sancroft Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 lies in the borough of Sunderland, within the DH5 postal district.
Our Data Sources
16, Sancroft Drive, Houghton Le Spring has 41 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in June 2025 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 5 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 16, Sancroft Drive, Houghton Le Spring would be worth £205,334, with a potential rental value of £1,022 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £181,867, with a rental value of £905 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 16, Sancroft Drive, Houghton Le Spring has climbed by £834 (0.4%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has risen by £31 (3.2%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 6.0%.
Plot Size
16, Sancroft Drive, Houghton Le Spring occupies a 252 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 30 other houses in this postcode, 23 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 15th largest.
Energy Efficiency
16, Sancroft Drive, Houghton Le Spring has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 03 Dec 2020.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
16, Sancroft Drive, Houghton Le Spring last changed hands on 27th June 2025, selling for £205,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 4 times since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 7.8% since June 2025.
- Sold Jun 2025£205,000
- Sold Apr 2021£170,000
- Sold Apr 1998£65,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 730 metres of 16, Sancroft Drive, Houghton Le Spring across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 17, Mill Hill, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8NJ, a leasehold house, sold at £210,000 on the 21st March 2025.
Read more about house prices in DH5.
•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, Sancroft Drive, Houghton Le Spring as the 15th largest and the 15th most expensive of the 30 addresses on Sancroft Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH5.
Against the DH5 postcode district average, it is £64k more expensive than the typical property.
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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
Chester-le-Street station is the nearest stop to 16, Sancroft Drive, Houghton Le Spring at 7.3 kilometres away.
- 7.3kmChester-le-Street
- 8.2kmSeaham
- 9.5kmSunderland
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.
