Our Data Sources
17, Bowes Lea, Houghton Le Spring has a single entry in the Land Registry from September 2017 and a single entry in the EPC database dated February 2017.
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 17, Bowes Lea, Houghton Le Spring, we estimate a market value of £163,685 and a rental value of £1,119 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £144,978 and £991 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 17, Bowes Lea, Houghton Le Spring as measuring 216 m2.
That makes it the 16th largest plot in the postcode, where 26 of the 29 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
17, Bowes Lea, Houghton Le Spring has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 28 Feb 2017.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using a boiler and radiators (mains gas).
Sold Prices
The most recent sale of 17, Bowes Lea, Houghton Le Spring completed on 25th September 2017 at £118,500 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a leasehold house.
Since 1995 this is the property's only sale.
Values of comparable properties have dropped by 10.5% over the period since September 2017.
- Sold Sep 2017£118,500
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2018 63 properties similar to 17, Bowes Lea, Houghton Le Spring have sold within a radius of 800 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 31st March 2026, was 1, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PS, a freehold house which sold for £191,500.
Read more about house prices in DH4.
- Sold Mar 2026£191,500 | 3 Bed House1, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PS1, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PS
- Sold Jan 2026£160,000 | 3 Bed House14, Ross Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PQ14, Ross Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PQ
- Sold Dec 2025£207,000 | 3 Bed House50, Ross Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PQ50, Ross Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PQ
- Sold Jul 2025£179,000 | 3 Bed House12, Golf Course Road, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PJ12, Golf Course Road, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PJ
- Sold Jun 2025£150,000 | 3 Bed House60, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PU60, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PU
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 £175,747, ranging from £134,372 to £279,860.
- 18 Bowes Lea
3 Bed House | 6 m | Est. Value: £187,138
- 14 Bowes Lea
3 Bed House | 30 m | Est. Value: £176,724
- 28 Bowes Lea
2 Bed House | 31 m | Est. Value: £134,372
- 27 Bowes Lea
4 Bed House | 34 m | Est. Value: £198,590
- 96 Briar Lea
2 Bed House | 34 m | Est. Value: £135,918
Location Comparison
Of the 37 addresses on Bowes Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4, 17, Bowes Lea, Houghton Le Spring comes out as the 35th largest and the 32nd most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £6k less expensive than the average property across the DH4 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Bournmoor Primary School900 m away
- Shiney Row Primary School1.0 km away
- Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw1.3 km away
- Kepier3.0 km away
- St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington3.1 km away
- Biddick Academy3.5 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Chester-le-Street|4.8 km away
- Sunderland|9.3 km away
- Durham|10.3 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.
