Our Data Sources
35, Watergate, Houghton Le Spring has 2 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in December 2021 and a single entry in the EPC database dated December 2017.
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 35, Watergate, Houghton Le Spring, we estimate a market value of £196,083 and a rental value of £1,096 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £173,674 and £971 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 35, Watergate, Houghton Le Spring as measuring 165 m2.
That makes it the 33rd largest plot in the postcode, where all 35 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
35, Watergate, Houghton Le Spring has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of B. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 04 Dec 2017.
The property is connected to mains gas and has high performance glazing. It is heated using a boiler and radiators (mains gas).
Sold Prices
The most recent sale of 35, Watergate, Houghton Le Spring completed on 20th December 2021 at £147,500 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 the property has sold twice.
Values of comparable properties have dropped by 29.5% over the period since December 2021.
- Sold Dec 2021£147,500
- Sold Dec 2017£128,995
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2016 39 properties similar to 35, Watergate, Houghton Le Spring have sold within a radius of 910 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 30th March 2026, was 20, Waterhouses, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6GE, a freehold house which sold for £150,000.
Read more about house prices in DH4.
- Sold Mar 2026£150,000 | 2 Bed House20, Waterhouses, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6GE20, Waterhouses, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6GE
- Sold Dec 2025£140,000 | 2 Bed House15, Louisa Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6GS15, Louisa Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6GS
- Sold Nov 2025£150,000 | 3 Bed House50, Whitworth Park Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6GN50, Whitworth Park Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6GN
- Sold Sep 2024£123,000 | 3 Bed House10, Briar Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PY10, Briar Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PY
- Sold Feb 2023£168,000 | 2 Bed House13, Briar Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PY13, Briar Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PY
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 £244,067, ranging from £189,050 to £340,506.
- 36 Watergate
4 Bed House | 17 m | Est. Value: £266,764
- 33 Watergate
4 Bed House | 20 m | Est. Value: £254,546
- 34 Watergate
4 Bed House | 20 m | Est. Value: £254,546
- 32 Watergate
3 Bed House | 25 m | Est. Value: £236,928
- 31 Watergate
3 Bed House | 35 m | Est. Value: £236,928
Location Comparison
Of the 35 addresses on Watergate, Houghton Le Spring, DH4, 35, Watergate, Houghton Le Spring comes out as the 35th largest and the 35th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £25k more expensive than the average property across the DH4 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Bournmoor Primary School600 m away
- Woodlea Primary School1.1 km away
- Shiney Row Primary School1.4 km away
- Kepier2.7 km away
- St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington3.6 km away
- Biddick Academy4.0 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Chester-le-Street|4.6 km away
- Sunderland|9.6 km away
- Durham|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.












