Our Data Sources
3, Rookhope, Houghton Le Spring has 2 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in November 2021 and a single entry in the EPC database dated May 2025.
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
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 3, Rookhope, Houghton Le Spring, we estimate a market value of £243,850 and a rental value of £1,211 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £215,981 and £1,073 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 3, Rookhope, Houghton Le Spring as measuring 239 m2.
That makes it the 9th largest plot in the postcode, where all 12 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
3, Rookhope, Houghton Le Spring has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 23 May 2025.
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 3, Rookhope, Houghton Le Spring completed on 26th November 2021 at £210,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 the property has sold twice.
Values of comparable properties have risen by 24.7% over the period since November 2021.
- Sold Nov 2021£210,000
- Sold Jun 2015£180,995
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2020 213 properties similar to 3, Rookhope, Houghton Le Spring have sold within a radius of 740 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 26th February 2026, was 21, Newton Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6RB, a freehold house which sold for £245,000.
Read more about house prices in DH4.
- Sold Feb 2026£245,000 | 4 Bed House21, Newton Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6RB21, Newton Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6RB
- 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 May 2025£205,000 | 3 Bed House3, Westgate, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6GW3, Westgate, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6GW
- Sold Dec 2024£217,500 | 3 Bed House27, Westgate, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6GW27, Westgate, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6GW
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 £241,975, ranging from £204,870 to £283,222.
- 4 Rookhope
4 Bed House | 9 m | Est. Value: £259,488
- 2 Rookhope
4 Bed House | 10 m | Est. Value: £271,888
- 1 Rookhope
3 Bed House | 19 m | Est. Value: £216,846
- 5 Rookhope
4 Bed House | 19 m | Est. Value: £241,957
- 19 Wolsingham
3 Bed House | 25 m | Est. Value: £235,462
Location Comparison
Of the 12 addresses on Rookhope, Houghton Le Spring, DH4, 3, Rookhope, Houghton Le Spring comes out as the 9th largest and the 9th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £71k more expensive than the average property across the DH4 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Dubmire Primary500 m away
- Woodlea Primary School1.0 km away
- Burnside Academy Inspires1.2 km away
- Kepier1.8 km away
- Hetton Academy4.1 km away
- Park View School4.7 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Chester-le-Street|5.1 km away
- Durham|9.3 km away
- Sunderland|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.
