Our Data Sources
18, Balfour Street, Houghton Le Spring has 21 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in December 2020 and a single entry in the EPC database dated August 2021.
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 18, Balfour Street, Houghton Le Spring would be worth £61,732, with a potential rental value of £422 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £54,677, with a rental value of £374 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Plot Size
18, Balfour Street, Houghton Le Spring occupies a 75 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 24 other houses in this postcode, 23 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 12th largest.
Energy Efficiency
18, Balfour Street, Houghton Le Spring has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 05 Aug 2021.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
18, Balfour Street, Houghton Le Spring last changed hands on 28th December 2020, selling for £35,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold twice since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 19.1% since December 2020.
- Sold Dec 2020£35,000
- Sold Mar 2002£24,350
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 48 sales of comparable properties within 910 metres of 18, Balfour Street, Houghton Le Spring across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 15, Balfour Street, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8BA, a freehold house, sold at £30,000 on the 26th August 2025.
Read more about house prices in DH5.
- Sold Aug 2025£30,000 | 3 Bed House15, Balfour Street, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8BA15, Balfour Street, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8BA
- Sold Oct 2024£36,000 | 3 Bed House23, Balfour Street, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8BA23, Balfour Street, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8BA
- Sold May 2022£56,000 | 3 Bed House19, Balfour Street, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8BA19, Balfour Street, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8BA
•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 18, Balfour Street, Houghton Le Spring as the 18th largest and the 18th most expensive of the 24 addresses on Balfour Street, Houghton Le Spring, DH5.
Against the DH5 postcode district average, it is £74k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- Bernard Gilpin Primary School700 m away
- Burnside Academy Inspires1.0 km away
- Gillas Lane Primary Academy1.0 km away
- Kepier900 m away
- Hetton Academy3.1 km away
- Farringdon Community Academy3.8 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Chester-le-Street|7.3 km away
- Seaham|8.0 km away
- Sunderland|8.5 km away
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.
