Our Data Sources
38, Bourn Lea, Houghton Le Spring has a single entry in the Land Registry from May 2021 and a single entry in the EPC database dated June 2020.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 3 out of 5 and is considered of medium 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 38, Bourn Lea, Houghton Le Spring, we estimate a market value of £161,743 and a rental value of £1,021 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £143,258 and £904 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 38, Bourn Lea, Houghton Le Spring as measuring 357 m2.
That makes it the 17th largest plot in the postcode, where 42 of the 48 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
38, Bourn Lea, Houghton Le Spring has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 02 Jun 2020.
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 38, Bourn Lea, Houghton Le Spring completed on 4th May 2021 at £160,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 this is the property's only sale.
Values of comparable properties have dropped by 25.2% over the period since May 2021.
- Sold May 2021£160,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2010 15 properties similar to 38, Bourn Lea, Houghton Le Spring have sold within a radius of 690 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 30th October 2025, was 33, Ross Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PQ, a freehold house which sold for £138,263.
Read more about house prices in DH4.
- Sold Oct 2025£138,263 | 2 Bed House33, Ross Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PQ33, Ross Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PQ
- Sold Jan 2025£180,000 | 2 Bed House34, Ross Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PQ34, Ross Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PQ
- Sold Mar 2023£140,000 | 2 Bed House8, Bourn Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PF8, Bourn Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PF
- Sold Oct 2019£130,000 | 2 Bed House56, Bourn Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PG56, Bourn Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PG
- Sold Dec 2018£157,000 | 2 Bed House9, Bourn Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PF9, Bourn Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PF
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 £158,615, ranging from £125,118 to £194,852.
- 39 Bourn Lea
3 Bed House | 8 m | Est. Value: £157,605
- 40 Bourn Lea
3 Bed House | 20 m | Est. Value: £156,457
- 36 Bourn Lea
2 Bed House | 22 m | Est. Value: £170,186
- 41 Bourn Lea
3 Bed House | 28 m | Est. Value: £142,020
- 5 Golf Course Road
3 Bed House | 33 m | Est. Value: £179,984
Location Comparison
Of the 75 addresses on Bourn Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4, 38, Bourn Lea, Houghton Le Spring comes out as the 73rd largest and the 38th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £7k less expensive than the average property across the DH4 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Shiney Row Primary School800 m away
- Bournmoor Primary School1.1 km away
- Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw1.1 km away
- Kepier3.0 km away
- St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington3.1 km away
- Biddick Academy3.4 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Chester-le-Street|5.0 km away
- Sunderland|9.0 km away
- Heworth|10.5 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.
