Our Data Sources
3, Briar Close, Houghton Le Spring has 41 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in October 2007 and no records in the EPC database.
We combine this sold price information with public data of neighbouring properties to estimate the 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
In very good condition, we estimate 3, Briar Close, Houghton Le Spring would be worth £211,156, with a potential rental value of £1,174 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £187,024, with a rental value of £1,040 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Plot Size
3, Briar Close, Houghton Le Spring occupies a 446 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 14 other houses in this postcode, 13 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 2nd largest.
Sold Prices
3, Briar Close, Houghton Le Spring last changed hands on 5th October 2007, selling for £169,950. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 4 times since 1995.
The market for similar properties has dropped by 29.8% since October 2007.
- Sold Oct 2007£169,950
- Sold Jan 2005£159,000
- Sold Jun 2000£59,500
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 152 sales of comparable properties within 860 metres of 3, Briar Close, Houghton Le Spring since 2016.
Most recently, 32, Bowes Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PR, a leasehold house, sold at £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 Nov 2025£175,000 | 3 Bed House67, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PX67, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PX
- 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 Jul 2025£169,600 | 3 Bed House64, Ross Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PH64, Ross Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PH
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 £176,722, ranging from £151,375 to £206,276.
- 1 Briar Close
3 Bed House | 9 m | Est. Value: £194,505
- 50 Briar Lea
3 Bed House | 32 m | Est. Value: £158,188
- 6 Briar Close
3 Bed House | 37 m | Est. Value: £195,924
- 52 Briar Lea
3 Bed House | 38 m | Est. Value: £153,087
- 11 Briar Close
3 Bed House | 40 m | Est. Value: £206,276
Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 3, Briar Close, Houghton Le Spring as the largest and the 5th most expensive of the 14 addresses on Briar Close, Shiney Row, Houghton Le Spring, DH4.
Against the DH4 postcode district average, it is £40k more expensive than the typical property.
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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, Penshaw1.4 km away
- Kepier2.9 km away
- St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington3.3 km away
- Biddick Academy3.6 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
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast Broadband available in this area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a Very Low risk of flooding.
