18, The Grove
18, The Grove
Description & Estimates
Public records show 18, The Grove, Houghton Le Spring to be a mid-century freehold house with 1,894 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 956 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 5 bedrooms with a garden.
18, The Grove, Houghton Le Spring has an estimated sale value of £405,480 and an estimated rental value of £1,141 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
The Grove, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 lies in the borough of Sunderland, within the DH5 postal district.
Our Data Sources
18, The Grove, Houghton Le Spring has 41 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in August 2023 and a single entry in the EPC database dated February 2016.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 2 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 18, The Grove, Houghton Le Spring would be worth £425,754, with a potential rental value of £1,198 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £377,097, with a rental value of £1,061 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 18, The Grove, Houghton Le Spring has decreased by £6,520 (1.6%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has grown by £16 (1.4%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 3.4%.
Plot Size
18, The Grove, Houghton Le Spring occupies a 956 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 20 other houses in this postcode, 15 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 4th largest.
Energy Efficiency
18, The Grove, Houghton Le Spring has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 11 Feb 2016.
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, The Grove, Houghton Le Spring last changed hands on 31st August 2023, selling for £425,000. 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 dropped by 4.3% since August 2023.
- Sold Aug 2023£425,000
- Sold Aug 2019£387,500
- Sold Aug 2017£307,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 940 metres of 18, The Grove, Houghton Le Spring across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 58, Bridle Way, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8NQ, a freehold house, sold at £300,000 on the 1st August 2025.
Read more about house prices in DH5.
- Sold Aug 2025£300,000 | 5 Bed House58, Bridle Way, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8NQ58, Bridle Way, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8NQ
- Sold Jul 2024£399,999 | 5 Bed House10, Willow Dene, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 9RT10, Willow Dene, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 9RT
- Sold Jun 2024£365,000 | 5 Bed House14, Warwick Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8JR14, Warwick Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8JR
•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, The Grove, Houghton Le Spring as the 8th largest and the 11th most expensive of the 20 addresses on The Grove, Houghton Le Spring, DH5.
Against the DH5 postcode district average, it is £274k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 400mSt Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton
- 900mBernard Gilpin Primary School
- 1.2kmEast Rainton Primary School
- 800mKepier
- 1.8kmHetton Academy
- 5.3kmFarringdon Community Academy
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Public Transport Nearby
Chester-le-Street station is the nearest stop to 18, The Grove, Houghton Le Spring at 7.2 kilometres away.
- 7.2kmChester-le-Street
- 8.4kmSeaham
- 9.2kmDurham
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.
