Our Data Sources
18, Ferndale Road, Houghton Le Spring has 31 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in September 2018 and a single entry in the EPC database dated May 2025.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 4 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 18, Ferndale Road, Houghton Le Spring would be worth £101,168, with a potential rental value of £809 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £89,606, with a rental value of £717 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Plot Size
18, Ferndale Road, Houghton Le Spring occupies a 312 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 32 other houses in this postcode, 10 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 4th largest.
Energy Efficiency
18, Ferndale Road, Houghton Le Spring has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 07 May 2025.
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, Ferndale Road, Houghton Le Spring last changed hands on 24th September 2018, selling for £67,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 3 times since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 35.1% since September 2018.
- Sold Sep 2018£67,000
- Sold Jun 2007£79,000
- Sold Jan 2001£27,400
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 32 sales of comparable properties within 820 metres of 18, Ferndale Road, Houghton Le Spring across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 28, Ferndale Road, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7JE, a freehold house, sold at £101,000 on the 24th March 2025.
Read more about house prices in DH4.
- Sold Mar 2025£101,000 | 3 Bed House28, Ferndale Road, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7JE28, Ferndale Road, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7JE
- Sold Mar 2024£105,000 | 3 Bed House12, Ferndale Road, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7JE12, Ferndale Road, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7JE
- Sold Nov 2023£100,000 | 2 Bed House5, Ferndale Road, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7JE5, Ferndale Road, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7JE
•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, Ferndale Road, Houghton Le Spring as the 16th largest and the 16th most expensive of the 32 addresses on Ferndale Road, Houghton Le Spring, DH4.
Against the DH4 postcode district average, it is £66k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- New Penshaw Academy400 m away
- Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw700 m away
- Barnwell Academy700 m away
- St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington1.8 km away
- Biddick Academy2.0 km away
- Oxclose Community Academy3.6 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Chester-le-Street|5.7 km away
- Sunderland|8.1 km away
- Heworth|9.0 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.












