Our Data Sources
36, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring has 21 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in July 2019 and a single entry in the EPC database dated June 2019.
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.
1Sales dated prior to 2007 are shown, but are not used in our calculations.
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 36, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring, we estimate a market value of £189,010 and a rental value of £1,122 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £167,409 and £994 per month respectively.
Energy Efficiency
36, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 05 Jun 2019.
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 36, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring completed on 12th July 2019 at £147,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a leasehold house.
Since 1995 the property has sold twice.
Values of comparable properties have dropped by 24.9% over the period since July 2019.
- Sold Jul 2019£147,000
- Sold Apr 1999£42,950
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2014 100 properties similar to 36, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring have sold within a radius of 830 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 Dec 2025£187,500 | 4 Bed House32, Bowes Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PR32, Bowes Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PR
- Sold Dec 2025£130,000 | 4 Bed House31, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PS31, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PS
- 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
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 £161,681, ranging from £136,661 to £196,930.
- 34 Briar Lea
2 Bed House | 9 m | Est. Value: £136,661
- 40 Briar Lea
3 Bed House | 21 m | Est. Value: £153,469
- 32 Briar Lea
3 Bed House | 22 m | Est. Value: £142,529
- 30 Briar Lea
3 Bed House | 30 m | Est. Value: £147,182
- 43 Briar Lea
4 Bed House | 34 m | Est. Value: £196,930
Location Comparison
Of the 128 addresses on Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4, 36, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring comes out as the 29th largest and the 27th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £19k more 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, Penshaw1.4 km away
- Kepier2.8 km away
- St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington3.3 km away
- Biddick Academy3.7 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.
