Our Data Sources
38, Castlefields, Houghton Le Spring has 21 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in October 2018 and a single entry in the EPC database dated June 2018.
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 38, Castlefields, Houghton Le Spring, we estimate a market value of £301,794 and a rental value of £1,544 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £267,303 and £1,368 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 38, Castlefields, Houghton Le Spring as measuring 285 m2.
That makes it the 40th largest plot in the postcode, where all 40 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
38, Castlefields, Houghton Le Spring has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 02 Jun 2018.
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, Castlefields, Houghton Le Spring completed on 19th October 2018 at £190,625 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a leasehold house.
Since 1995 the property has sold twice.
Values of comparable properties have risen by 85.9% over the period since October 2018.
- Sold Oct 2018£190,625
- Sold Jun 1999£85,500
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2007 40 properties similar to 38, Castlefields, Houghton Le Spring have sold within a radius of 1.4 kilometres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 28th November 2025, was 41, Chipchase Court, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6TT, a freehold house which sold for £225,000.
Read more about house prices in DH4.
- Sold Nov 2025£225,000 | 3 Bed House41, Chipchase Court, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6TT41, Chipchase Court, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6TT
- Sold Sep 2025£279,995 | 3 Bed House7, Chartershaugh Square, Chester Le Street, DH3 4ED7, Chartershaugh Square, Chester Le Street, DH3 4ED
- Sold May 2025£269,995 | 3 Bed House6, Chartershaugh Square, Chester Le Street, DH3 4ED6, Chartershaugh Square, Chester Le Street, DH3 4ED
- Sold Feb 2025£284,995 | 3 Bed House3, Chartershaugh Square, Chester Le Street, DH3 4ED3, Chartershaugh Square, Chester Le Street, DH3 4ED
- Sold Jan 2025£319,995 | 3 Bed House1, Chartershaugh Square, Chester Le Street, DH3 4ED1, Chartershaugh Square, Chester Le Street, DH3 4ED
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 £269,970, ranging from £224,599 to £361,881.
- 39 Castlefields
3 Bed House | 10 m | Est. Value: £284,096
- 37 Castlefields
3 Bed House | 11 m | Est. Value: £287,049
- 11 Castlereigh Close
3 Bed House | 21 m | Est. Value: £246,373
- 40 Castlefields
4 Bed House | 23 m | Est. Value: £361,881
- 1 Castlemaine Close
4 Bed House | 27 m | Est. Value: £261,827
Location Comparison
Of the 63 addresses on Castlefields, Houghton Le Spring, DH4, 38, Castlefields, Houghton Le Spring comes out as the 60th largest and the 59th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £125k more expensive than the average property across the DH4 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Bournmoor Primary School700 m away
- Woodlea Primary School1.1 km away
- Lumley Infant and Nursery School2.1 km away
- Park View School2.8 km away
- St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington3.6 km away
- Kepier3.8 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Chester-le-Street|3.3 km away
- Durham|9.2 km away
- Sunderland|10.7 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.












