Our Data Sources
20, Melrose Gardens, Houghton Le Spring has a single entry in the Land Registry from August 2018 and a single entry in the EPC database dated April 2018.
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, Melrose Gardens, Houghton Le Spring would be worth £175,814, with a potential rental value of £1,074 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £155,721, with a rental value of £952 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Plot Size
20, Melrose Gardens, Houghton Le Spring occupies a 281 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 28 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 24th largest.
Energy Efficiency
20, Melrose Gardens, Houghton Le Spring has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 25 Apr 2018.
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, Melrose Gardens, Houghton Le Spring last changed hands on 29th August 2018, selling for £134,950. The transaction was logged as a leasehold house by HM Land Registry.
That is its only recorded sale since 1995.
The market for similar properties has dropped by 10.5% since August 2018.
- Sold Aug 2018£134,950
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 81 sales of comparable properties within 640 metres of 20, Melrose Gardens, Houghton Le Spring across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 16, South Street, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4EH, a freehold house, sold at £187,000 on the 19th April 2024.
Read more about house prices in DH4.
- Sold Apr 2024£187,000 | 3 Bed House16, South Street, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4EH16, South Street, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4EH
- Sold Sep 2021£140,000 | 3 Bed House25, Melrose Gardens, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4SG25, Melrose Gardens, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4SG
- Sold Nov 2017£145,000 | 3 Bed House18, Hillview Grove, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4SL18, Hillview Grove, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4SL
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
More reading links
Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 20, Melrose Gardens, Houghton Le Spring as the 9th largest and the 17th most expensive of the 28 addresses on Melrose Gardens, Houghton Le Spring, DH4.
Against the DH4 postcode district average, it is £5k more expensive than the typical property.
More reading links
Schools Nearby
- Newbottle Primary Academy200 m away
- Burnside Academy Inspires1.0 km away
- Shiney Row Primary School1.5 km away
- Kepier1.7 km away
- Farringdon Community Academy3.9 km away
- Hetton Academy4.3 km away
More reading links
Public Transport Nearby
- Chester-le-Street|6.3 km away
- Sunderland|8.4 km away
- Seaham|9.2 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.
