Our Data Sources
20, Fairburn Avenue, Houghton Le Spring has 21 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in December 2012 and a single entry in the EPC database dated January 2011.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 3 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 20, Fairburn Avenue, Houghton Le Spring would be worth £196,917, with a potential rental value of £895 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £174,413, with a rental value of £793 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Plot Size
20, Fairburn Avenue, Houghton Le Spring occupies a 329 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 25 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 18th largest.
Energy Efficiency
20, Fairburn Avenue, Houghton Le Spring has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 11 Jan 2011.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
20, Fairburn Avenue, Houghton Le Spring last changed hands on 7th December 2012, selling for £169,950. The transaction was logged as a leasehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold twice since 1995.
The market for similar properties has dropped by 9.9% since December 2012.
- Sold Dec 2012£169,950
- Sold Mar 1995£69,995
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 128 sales of comparable properties within 680 metres of 20, Fairburn Avenue, Houghton Le Spring across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 15, Warwick Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8JR, a freehold house, sold at £280,000 on the 12th February 2026.
Read more about house prices in DH5.
- Sold Feb 2026£280,000 | 3 Bed House15, Warwick Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8JR15, Warwick Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8JR
- Sold Aug 2025£173,500 | 3 Bed House44, Bradley Avenue, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8JY44, Bradley Avenue, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8JY
- Sold Jan 2023£180,000 | 3 Bed House21, Bradley Avenue, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8JZ21, Bradley Avenue, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8JZ
•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 20, Fairburn Avenue, Houghton Le Spring as the 9th largest and the 16th most expensive of the 25 addresses on Fairburn Avenue, Houghton Le Spring, DH5.
Against the DH5 postcode district average, it is £55k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton500 m away
- Bernard Gilpin Primary School800 m away
- Gillas Lane Primary Academy800 m away
- Kepier900 m away
- Hetton Academy1.7 km away
- Farringdon Community Academy5.0 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Chester-le-Street|7.6 km away
- Seaham|8.0 km away
- Durham|9.6 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.
