Our Data Sources
23, Bowes Lea, Houghton Le Spring has a single entry in the Land Registry from July 2016 and a single entry in the EPC database dated February 2016.
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
Decorative condition can have a big effect on a property's value and this effect varies depending on the type, size and location of the property.
If 23, Bowes Lea, Houghton Le Spring is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £193,570 and a rental value of £1,125 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £171,447 and a rental value of £997 per month.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, 23, Bowes Lea, Houghton Le Spring sits on a plot of 256 m2.
We have plot size data on 26 out of 29 other houses in the postcode and 23, Bowes Lea, Houghton Le Spring sits on the 9th largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
23, Bowes Lea, Houghton Le Spring has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 26 Feb 2016.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using a boiler and radiators (mains gas).
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, 23, Bowes Lea, Houghton Le Spring was last sold on 29th July 2016 for £145,000 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has only had this single sale since 1995.
Since July 2016, the market for similar properties has dropped by 11.0%.
- Sold Jul 2016£145,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 102 sales of properties similar to 23, Bowes Lea, Houghton Le Spring within a radius of 820 metres since 2018.
The most recent example is 32, Bowes Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PR, a leasehold house which sold for £187,500 on the 5th December 2025.
Read more about house prices in DH4.
- Sold Dec 2025£187,500 | 4 Bed House32, Bowes Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PR32, Bowes Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PR
- Sold Dec 2025£130,000 | 4 Bed House31, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PS31, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PS
- Sold Aug 2025£210,000 | 3 Bed House10, Lambton Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PW10, Lambton Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PW
- Sold Jul 2025£148,000 | 3 Bed House47, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PT47, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PT
- Sold Mar 2025£185,000 | 3 Bed House51, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PT51, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PT
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 £183,976, ranging from £134,372 to £264,425.
- 24 Bowes Lea
4 Bed House | 9 m | Est. Value: £185,891
- 26 Bowes Lea
3 Bed House | 24 m | Est. Value: £170,727
- 22 Bowes Lea
5 Bed House | 24 m | Est. Value: £264,425
- 22A Bowes Lea
3 Bed House | 24 m | Est. Value: £185,286
- 32 Bowes Lea
4 Bed House | 33 m | Est. Value: £180,091
Location Comparison
Bowes Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 has a total of 37 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 23, Bowes Lea, Houghton Le Spring is the 20th largest and the 14th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £23k more expensive than the average property in DH4.
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Schools Nearby
- Bournmoor Primary School900 m away
- Shiney Row Primary School1.0 km away
- Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw1.3 km away
- Kepier3.0 km away
- St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington3.1 km away
- Biddick Academy3.5 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Chester-le-Street|4.8 km away
- Sunderland|9.3 km away
- Durham|10.3 km away
Available Internet Speeds
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast Broadband is available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast Broadband available in this area.
Risk of Flooding
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be Very Low.
