29, Sancroft Drive
29, Sancroft Drive
Description & Estimates
Public records show 29, Sancroft Drive, Houghton Le Spring to be an early-century freehold house with 946 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 364 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
29, Sancroft Drive, Houghton Le Spring has an estimated sale value of £187,903 and an estimated rental value of £956 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Sancroft Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 lies in the borough of Sunderland, within the DH5 postal district.
Our Data Sources
29, Sancroft Drive, Houghton Le Spring has a single entry in the Land Registry from August 2012 and a single entry in the EPC database dated October 2011.
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
In very good condition, we estimate 29, Sancroft Drive, Houghton Le Spring would be worth £197,299, with a potential rental value of £1,004 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £174,750, with a rental value of £889 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of 29, Sancroft Drive, Houghton Le Spring has increased by £801 (0.4%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has grown by £30 (3.2%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 6.1%.
Plot Size
29, Sancroft Drive, Houghton Le Spring occupies a 364 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 30 other houses in this postcode, 23 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 2nd largest.
Energy Efficiency
29, Sancroft Drive, Houghton Le Spring has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 07 Oct 2011.
The property is connected to mains gas and has partial double glazing. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
29, Sancroft Drive, Houghton Le Spring last changed hands on 24th August 2012, selling for £135,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
That is its only recorded sale since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 37.8% since August 2012.
- Sold Aug 2012£135,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 690 metres of 29, Sancroft Drive, Houghton Le Spring across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 4, Sancroft Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8NE, a freehold house, sold at £165,200 on the 27th June 2025.
Read more about house prices in DH5.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 29, Sancroft Drive, Houghton Le Spring as the 22nd largest and the 21st most expensive of the 30 addresses on Sancroft Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH5.
Against the DH5 postcode district average, it is £56k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 300mSt Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton
- 500mBernard Gilpin Primary School
- 800mGillas Lane Primary Academy
- 500mKepier
- 2.1kmHetton Academy
- 4.9kmFarringdon Community Academy
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Public Transport Nearby
Chester-le-Street station is the nearest stop to 29, Sancroft Drive, Houghton Le Spring at 7.3 kilometres away.
- 7.3kmChester-le-Street
- 8.2kmSeaham
- 9.5kmSunderland
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
