Our Data Sources
26, Bourn Lea, Houghton Le Spring has a single entry in the Land Registry from October 2021 and a single entry in the EPC database dated September 2019.
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
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 26, Bourn Lea, Houghton Le Spring, we estimate a market value of £184,621 and a rental value of £1,175 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £163,522 and £1,040 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 26, Bourn Lea, Houghton Le Spring as measuring 545 m2.
That makes it the largest plot in the postcode, where 42 of the 48 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
26, Bourn Lea, Houghton Le Spring has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 04 Sep 2019.
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
The most recent sale of 26, Bourn Lea, Houghton Le Spring completed on 6th October 2021 at £142,500 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a leasehold house.
Since 1995 this is the property's only sale.
Values of comparable properties have dropped by 20.2% over the period since October 2021.
- Sold Oct 2021£142,500
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2018 107 properties similar to 26, Bourn Lea, Houghton Le Spring have sold within a radius of 640 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 31st March 2026, was 1, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PS, a freehold house which sold for £191,500.
Read more about house prices in DH4.
- Sold Mar 2026£191,500 | 3 Bed House1, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PS1, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PS
- Sold Jan 2026£160,000 | 3 Bed House14, Ross Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PQ14, Ross Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PQ
- Sold Dec 2025£207,000 | 3 Bed House50, Ross Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PQ50, Ross Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PQ
- 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
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 £160,934, ranging from £105,092 to £294,448.
- 29 Bourn Lea
3 Bed House | 30 m | Est. Value: £165,413
- The Haven
4 Bed House | 30 m | Est. Value: £294,448
- 34 Larkfield Crescent
3 Bed House | 31 m | Est. Value: £105,092
- 32 Larkfield Crescent
3 Bed House | 34 m | Est. Value: £105,092
- 36 Larkfield Crescent
3 Bed House | 35 m | Est. Value: £119,901
Location Comparison
Of the 75 addresses on Bourn Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4, 26, Bourn Lea, Houghton Le Spring comes out as the 7th largest and the 10th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £14k more expensive than the average property across the DH4 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Shiney Row Primary School800 m away
- Bournmoor Primary School1.1 km away
- Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw1.1 km away
- Kepier3.0 km away
- St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington3.1 km away
- Biddick Academy3.4 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Chester-le-Street|5.0 km away
- Sunderland|9.0 km away
- Heworth|10.5 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Broadband here reaches superfast speeds, based on recent Ofcom data.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast Broadband available in this area.
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency data.
