Our Data Sources
20, Barley Close, Houghton Le Spring has a single entry in the Land Registry from September 2017 and a single entry in the EPC database dated September 2018.
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 20, Barley Close, Houghton Le Spring, we estimate a market value of £250,773 and a rental value of £1,233 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £222,113 and £1,092 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 20, Barley Close, Houghton Le Spring as measuring 312 m2.
That makes it the 12th largest plot in the postcode, where all 26 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
20, Barley Close, Houghton Le Spring has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of B. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 17 Sep 2018.
The property is connected to mains gas and has high performance glazing. It is heated using a boiler and radiators (mains gas).
Sold Prices
The most recent sale of 20, Barley Close, Houghton Le Spring completed on 22nd September 2017 at £182,950 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 this is the property's only sale.
Values of comparable properties have risen by 35.9% over the period since September 2017.
- Sold Sep 2017£182,950
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2017 247 properties similar to 20, Barley Close, Houghton Le Spring have sold within a radius of 740 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 9th June 2026, was 9, Barley Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5AE, a freehold house which sold for £222,500.
Read more about house prices in DH4.
- Sold Jun 2026£222,500 | 3 Bed House9, Barley Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5AE9, Barley Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5AE
- Sold May 2026£230,000 | 3 Bed House11, Barley Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5AE11, Barley Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5AE
- Sold Sep 2025£195,000 | 3 Bed House22, Butterwick Road, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4DE22, Butterwick Road, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4DE
- Sold Aug 2025£230,000 | 3 Bed House33, Butterwick Road, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4DE33, Butterwick Road, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4DE
- Sold Jun 2025£210,000 | 3 Bed House40, Buttercup Lane, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5AB40, Buttercup Lane, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5AB
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 £255,330, ranging from £206,442 to £298,073.
- 19 Barley Close
4 Bed House | 9 m | Est. Value: £298,073
- 36 Buttercup Lane
4 Bed House | 19 m | Est. Value: £272,486
- 18 Barley Close
4 Bed House | 20 m | Est. Value: £286,982
- 14 Barley Close
3 Bed House | 24 m | Est. Value: £229,325
- 23 Barley Close
3 Bed House | 30 m | Est. Value: £238,831
Location Comparison
Of the 26 addresses on Barley Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4, 20, Barley Close, Houghton Le Spring comes out as the 15th largest and the 15th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £77k more expensive than the average property across the DH4 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Newbottle Primary Academy500 m away
- Burnside Academy Inspires800 m away
- Dubmire Primary1.3 km away
- Kepier1.6 km away
- Hetton Academy4.2 km away
- Farringdon Community Academy4.4 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Chester-le-Street|5.8 km away
- Sunderland|8.9 km away
- Seaham|9.5 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Internet coverage here is poor, based on recent Ofcom data, and connectivity may be weak or unavailable.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Slow or No Broadband available in this area.
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency data.
