Our Data Sources
22, Shellbark, Houghton Le Spring has 21 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in November 2017 and a single entry in the EPC database dated April 2012.
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
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 22, Shellbark, Houghton Le Spring, we estimate a market value of £292,768 and a rental value of £1,404 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £259,309 and £1,243 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 22, Shellbark, Houghton Le Spring as measuring 270 m2.
That makes it the 16th largest plot in the postcode, where all 24 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
22, Shellbark, Houghton Le Spring has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 23 Apr 2012.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
The most recent sale of 22, Shellbark, Houghton Le Spring completed on 3rd November 2017 at £182,500 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 the property has sold twice.
Values of comparable properties have risen by 18.2% over the period since November 2017.
- Sold Nov 2017£182,500
- Sold Jul 2002£98,950
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Over the past 2 years 97 properties similar to 22, Shellbark, Houghton Le Spring have sold within a radius of 680 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 27th June 2025, was 6, Tanbark, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7TE, a freehold house which sold for £300,000.
Read more about house prices in DH4.
- Sold Jun 2025£300,000 | 4 Bed House6, Tanbark, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7TE6, Tanbark, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7TE
- Sold Feb 2024£295,000 | 4 Bed House12, Cottonwood, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7TA12, Cottonwood, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7TA
- Sold Jun 2022£300,050 | 4 Bed House45, Cottonwood, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7TA45, Cottonwood, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7TA
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Of the 24 addresses on Shellbark, Houghton Le Spring, DH4, 22, Shellbark, Houghton Le Spring comes out as the 11th largest and the 10th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £116k more expensive than the average property across the DH4 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw600 m away
- Shiney Row Primary School700 m away
- Barnwell Academy800 m away
- St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington2.5 km away
- Biddick Academy2.8 km away
- Kepier3.6 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Chester-le-Street|5.0 km away
- Sunderland|8.8 km away
- Heworth|9.9 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Broadband here reaches superfast speeds, based on recent Ofcom data.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast Broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency data.












