Our Data Sources
38, Dunscar, Houghton Le Spring has no recent1 records in the Land Registry and a single entry in the EPC database dated August 2016.
We combine this information with public data 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.
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, Dunscar, Houghton Le Spring, we estimate a market value of £260,961 and a rental value of £1,377 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £231,136 and £1,219 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 38, Dunscar, Houghton Le Spring as measuring 368 m2.
That makes it the 3rd largest plot in the postcode, where all 39 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
38, Dunscar, Houghton Le Spring has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 31 Aug 2016.
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, Dunscar, Houghton Le Spring completed on 28th January 2005 at £230,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 the property has sold twice.
- Sold Jan 2005£230,000
- Sold Apr 2003£179,950
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2015 170 properties similar to 38, Dunscar, Houghton Le Spring have sold within a radius of 630 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 9th January 2026, was 2, Wolsingham, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6GZ, a freehold house which sold for £267,000.
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- Sold Jan 2026£267,000 | 4 Bed House2, Wolsingham, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6GZ2, Wolsingham, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6GZ
- Sold Oct 2024£225,000 | 4 Bed House25, Auckland Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6GG25, Auckland Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6GG
- Sold Feb 2024£250,000 | 4 Bed House12, Greenmount, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5FB12, Greenmount, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5FB
- Sold Sep 2023£265,000 | 4 Bed House26, Bowater Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6GY26, Bowater Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6GY
- Sold Jul 2023£203,000 | 3 Bed House10, Greenmount, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5FB10, Greenmount, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5FB
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 £225,689, ranging from £188,802 to £255,878.
- 37 Dunscar
4 Bed House | 10 m | Est. Value: £250,654
- 39 Dunscar
4 Bed House | 11 m | Est. Value: £255,878
- 40 Dunscar
3 Bed House | 21 m | Est. Value: £224,725
- 36 Dunscar
4 Bed House | 21 m | Est. Value: £250,654
- 4 Fairfield
4 Bed House | 32 m | Est. Value: £226,829
Location Comparison
Of the 39 addresses on Dunscar, Houghton Le Spring, DH4, 38, Dunscar, Houghton Le Spring comes out as the 9th largest and the 9th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £86k more expensive than the average property across the DH4 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Dubmire Primary400 m away
- Burnside Academy Inspires800 m away
- Newbottle Primary Academy1.3 km away
- Kepier1.3 km away
- Hetton Academy3.6 km away
- Park View School5.1 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Chester-le-Street|5.6 km away
- Durham|9.2 km away
- Seaham|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.












