Our Data Sources
29, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring has a single entry in the Land Registry from September 2018 and a single entry in the EPC database dated October 2016.
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 29, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring, we estimate a market value of £165,620 and a rental value of £1,124 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £146,692 and £996 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 29, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring as measuring 283 m2.
That makes it the 17th largest plot in the postcode, where 26 of the 33 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
29, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of F. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 04 Oct 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 29, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring completed on 27th September 2018 at £105,000 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 23.2% over the period since September 2018.
- Sold Sep 2018£105,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2014 70 properties similar to 29, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring have sold within a radius of 790 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 Jul 2025£148,000 | 3 Bed House47, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PT47, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PT
- Sold Jul 2025£179,000 | 3 Bed House12, Golf Course Road, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PJ12, Golf Course Road, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PJ
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 £163,111, ranging from £128,323 to £194,720.
- 27 Briar Lea
3 Bed House | 8 m | Est. Value: £162,963
- 25 Briar Lea
2 Bed House | 20 m | Est. Value: £135,126
- 33 Briar Lea
3 Bed House | 24 m | Est. Value: £182,145
- 23 Briar Lea
2 Bed House | 30 m | Est. Value: £129,790
- 15 Lambton Lea
3 Bed House | 30 m | Est. Value: £189,313
Location Comparison
Of the 128 addresses on Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4, 29, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring comes out as the 68th largest and the 78th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £4k less expensive than the average property across the DH4 district.
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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
- Kepier2.9 km away
- St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington3.2 km away
- Biddick Academy3.6 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Chester-le-Street|4.9 km away
- Sunderland|9.2 km away
- Durham|10.3 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.
