39, Bowater Close
39, Bowater Close
Description & Estimates
Public records show 39, Bowater Close, Houghton Le Spring to be a modern freehold house with 1,313 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 305 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
39, Bowater Close, Houghton Le Spring has an estimated sale value of £249,622 and an estimated rental value of £1,283 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Bowater Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 lies in the borough of Sunderland, within the DH4 postal district.
Our Data Sources
39, Bowater Close, Houghton Le Spring has 2 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in June 2017 and a single entry in the EPC database dated September 2014.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 5 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 39, Bowater Close, Houghton Le Spring would be worth £262,103, with a potential rental value of £1,348 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £232,148, with a rental value of £1,194 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 39, Bowater Close, Houghton Le Spring has fallen by £420 (0.2%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has moved up by £29 (2.2%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 6.2%.
Plot Size
39, Bowater Close, Houghton Le Spring occupies a 305 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 31 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 5th largest.
Energy Efficiency
39, Bowater Close, Houghton Le Spring has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of B. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 03 Sep 2014.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has high performance glazing. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
39, Bowater Close, Houghton Le Spring last changed hands on 30th June 2017, selling for £231,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold twice since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 30.5% since June 2017.
- Sold Jun 2017£231,000
- Sold Oct 2014£207,995
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 770 metres of 39, Bowater Close, Houghton Le Spring across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 36, Bowater Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6GY, a freehold house, sold at £247,000 on the 18th July 2025.
Read more about house prices in DH4.
•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 39, Bowater Close, Houghton Le Spring as the 5th largest and the 5th most expensive of the 31 addresses on Bowater Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4.
Against the DH4 postcode district average, it is £89k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 600mDubmire Primary
- 1.1kmWoodlea Primary School
- 1.1kmBurnside Academy Inspires
- 1.8kmKepier
- 4.1kmHetton Academy
- 4.6kmSt Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington
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Public Transport Nearby
Chester-le-Street station is the nearest stop to 39, Bowater Close, Houghton Le Spring at 5.2 kilometres away.
- 5.2kmChester-le-Street
- 9.3kmDurham
- 9.8kmSunderland
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.
