Our Data Sources
26, Dunscar, Houghton Le Spring has 31 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in August 2015 and a single entry in the EPC database dated September 2016.
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.
1Sales dated prior to 2007 are shown, but are not used in our calculations.
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, Dunscar, Houghton Le Spring, we estimate a market value of £251,960 and a rental value of £1,264 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £223,165 and £1,120 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 26, Dunscar, Houghton Le Spring as measuring 241 m2.
That makes it the 24th largest plot in the postcode, where all 39 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
26, Dunscar, Houghton Le Spring has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 23 Sep 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
The most recent sale of 26, Dunscar, Houghton Le Spring completed on 21st August 2015 at £155,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 the property has sold 3 times.
Values of comparable properties have risen by 23.2% over the period since August 2015.
- Sold Aug 2015£155,000
- Sold Jun 2005£160,000
- Sold Dec 2003£153,950
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2018 205 properties similar to 26, Dunscar, Houghton Le Spring have sold within a radius of 620 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 9th January 2026, was 2, Wolsingham, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6GZ, a freehold house which sold for £267,000.
Read more about house prices in DH4.
- Sold Jan 2026£267,000 | 4 Bed House2, Wolsingham, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6GZ2, Wolsingham, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6GZ
- Sold Jul 2025£247,000 | 4 Bed House36, Bowater Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6GY36, Bowater Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6GY
- Sold Dec 2024£244,000 | 3 Bed House17, Harwood Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5NY17, Harwood Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5NY
- Sold Oct 2024£225,000 | 4 Bed House25, Auckland Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6GG25, Auckland Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6GG
- Sold Mar 2024£220,000 | 3 Bed House9, Auckland Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6GG9, Auckland Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6GG
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 £227,150, ranging from £171,741 to £343,908.
- 27 Dunscar
3 Bed House | 7 m | Est. Value: £187,433
- 28 Dunscar
2 Bed House | 13 m | Est. Value: £171,741
- 29 Dunscar
3 Bed House | 20 m | Est. Value: £198,482
- 12 Fairfield
3 Bed House | 21 m | Est. Value: £198,899
- 26 Harwood Drive
3 Bed House | 23 m | Est. Value: £231,914
Location Comparison
Of the 39 addresses on Dunscar, Houghton Le Spring, DH4, 26, Dunscar, Houghton Le Spring comes out as the 11th largest and the 11th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £78k more expensive than the average property across the DH4 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Dubmire Primary400 m away
- Burnside Academy Inspires800 m away
- Newbottle Primary Academy1.3 km away
- Kepier1.3 km away
- Hetton Academy3.6 km away
- Park View School5.1 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Chester-le-Street|5.6 km away
- Durham|9.2 km away
- Seaham|9.8 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.












