Our Data Sources
18, Bowes Lea, Houghton Le Spring has 2 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in October 2024 and a single entry in the EPC database dated September 2014.
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 18, Bowes Lea, Houghton Le Spring, we estimate a market value of £196,495 and a rental value of £1,123 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £174,038 and £995 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 18, Bowes Lea, Houghton Le Spring as measuring 204 m2.
That makes it the 26th largest plot in the postcode, where 26 of the 29 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
18, Bowes Lea, Houghton Le Spring has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 10 Sep 2014.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using a boiler and radiators (dual fuel (mineral and wood)).
Sold Prices
The most recent sale of 18, Bowes Lea, Houghton Le Spring completed on 24th October 2024 at £190,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 the property has sold twice.
Values of comparable properties have dropped by 31.4% over the period since October 2024.
- Sold Oct 2024£190,000
- Sold Sep 2020£149,950
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2013 100 properties similar to 18, Bowes Lea, Houghton Le Spring have sold within a radius of 810 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 5th December 2025, was 32, Bowes Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PR, a leasehold house which sold for £187,500.
Read more about house prices in DH4.
- Sold Dec 2025£187,500 | 4 Bed House32, Bowes Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PR32, Bowes Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PR
- Sold Dec 2025£130,000 | 4 Bed House31, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PS31, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PS
- Sold Jul 2025£148,000 | 3 Bed House47, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PT47, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PT
- Sold Jul 2025£169,600 | 3 Bed House64, Ross Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PH64, Ross Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PH
- Sold Mar 2025£185,000 | 3 Bed House51, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PT51, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PT
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 £181,835, ranging from £134,372 to £279,860.
- 17 Bowes Lea
3 Bed House | 6 m | Est. Value: £155,891
- 28 Bowes Lea
2 Bed House | 30 m | Est. Value: £134,372
- 27 Bowes Lea
4 Bed House | 32 m | Est. Value: £198,590
- 96 Briar Lea
2 Bed House | 35 m | Est. Value: £135,918
- 14 Bowes Lea
3 Bed House | 36 m | Est. Value: £176,724
Location Comparison
Of the 37 addresses on Bowes Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4, 18, Bowes Lea, Houghton Le Spring comes out as the 18th largest and the 11th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £26k more 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.
