2, Sandwell Drive
2, Sandwell Drive
Description & Estimates
Public records show 2, Sandwell Drive, Houghton Le Spring to be a modern freehold house with 1,205 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 443 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
2, Sandwell Drive, Houghton Le Spring has an estimated sale value of £322,686 and an estimated rental value of £1,438 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Sandwell Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 lies in the borough of Sunderland, within the DH4 postal district.
Our Data Sources
2, Sandwell Drive, Houghton Le Spring has 21 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in December 2020 and a single entry in the EPC database dated February 2020.
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 2, Sandwell Drive, Houghton Le Spring would be worth £338,821, with a potential rental value of £1,510 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £300,098, with a rental value of £1,337 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 2, Sandwell Drive, Houghton Le Spring has declined by £543 (0.2%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has climbed by £32 (2.2%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 5.3%.
Plot Size
2, Sandwell Drive, Houghton Le Spring occupies a 443 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 17 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 11th largest.
Energy Efficiency
2, Sandwell Drive, Houghton Le Spring has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 21 Feb 2020.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
2, Sandwell Drive, Houghton Le Spring last changed hands on 11th December 2020, selling for £303,000. 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 dropped by 6.2% since December 2020.
- Sold Dec 2020£303,000
- Sold Dec 2001£145,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 960 metres of 2, Sandwell Drive, Houghton Le Spring across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 1, Bransdale, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7SF, a freehold house, sold at £348,500 on the 10th June 2025.
Read more about house prices in DH4.
•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 2, Sandwell Drive, Houghton Le Spring as the 12th largest and the 10th most expensive of the 17 addresses on Sandwell Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH4.
Against the DH4 postcode district average, it is £162k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 800mFatfield Academy
- 1.0kmNew Penshaw Academy
- 1.1kmOur Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw
- 1.2kmSt Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington
- 1.5kmBiddick Academy
- 3.0kmOxclose Community Academy
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Public Transport Nearby
Chester-le-Street station is the nearest stop to 2, Sandwell Drive, Houghton Le Spring at 5.1 kilometres away.
- 5.1kmChester-le-Street
- 8.6kmHeworth
- 8.7kmSunderland
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.
