38, Thirkeld Place
38, Thirkeld Place
Description & Estimates
Public records show 38, Thirkeld Place, Houghton Le Spring to be a mid-century freehold house with 1,025 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 361 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
38, Thirkeld Place, Houghton Le Spring has an estimated sale value of £155,081 and an estimated rental value of £996 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Thirkeld Place, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 lies in the borough of Sunderland, within the DH4 postal district.
Our Data Sources
38, Thirkeld Place, Houghton Le Spring has 31 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in February 2011 and a single entry in the EPC database dated October 2009.
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
In very good condition, we estimate 38, Thirkeld Place, Houghton Le Spring would be worth £162,835, with a potential rental value of £1,046 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £144,225, with a rental value of £927 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of 38, Thirkeld Place, Houghton Le Spring has risen by £412 (0.3%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has moved up by £29 (3.0%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 7.7%.
Plot Size
38, Thirkeld Place, Houghton Le Spring occupies a 361 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 19 other houses in this postcode, 18 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the largest.
Energy Efficiency
38, Thirkeld Place, Houghton Le Spring has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 13 Oct 2009.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
38, Thirkeld Place, Houghton Le Spring last changed hands on 28th February 2011, selling for £125,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 3 times since 1995.
The market for similar properties has dropped by 5.3% since February 2011.
- Sold Feb 2011£125,000
- Sold Aug 2002£93,000
- Sold Aug 2002£93,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 540 metres of 38, Thirkeld Place, Houghton Le Spring across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 38, Carlisle Crescent, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7RD, a freehold house, sold at £167,000 on the 16th December 2025.
Read more about house prices in DH4.
- Sold Dec 2025£167,000 | 3 Bed HouseCarlisle Crescent38, Carlisle Crescent, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7RD
- Sold Dec 2023£165,000 | 3 Bed HouseCarlisle Crescent25, Carlisle Crescent, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7RD
- Sold Dec 2022£170,000 | 4 Bed HouseThirkeld Place31, Thirkeld Place, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7RF
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 38, Thirkeld Place, Houghton Le Spring as the 13th largest and the 17th most expensive of the 38 addresses on Thirkeld Place, Houghton Le Spring, DH4.
Against the DH4 postcode district average, it is £6k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 100mBarnwell Academy
- 300mOur Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw
- 400mNew Penshaw Academy
- 2.3kmSt Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington
- 2.5kmBiddick Academy
- 3.9kmKepier
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Public Transport Nearby
Chester-le-Street station is the nearest stop to 38, Thirkeld Place, Houghton Le Spring at 5.7 kilometres away.
- 5.7kmChester-le-Street
- 8.0kmSunderland
- 9.5kmHeworth
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
