4, Downs Lane
4, Downs Lane
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, 4, Downs Lane, Houghton Le Spring is a modern freehold house with 645 ft2 of internal area.
Houses of this size in this area normally have 2 bedrooms with a garden.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for 4, Downs Lane, Houghton Le Spring is £140,725 and the estimated rental value is £793 per month.
Downs Lane, Hetton-Le-Hole, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 is located in the borough of Sunderland within the DH5 postal district.
Our Data Sources
4, Downs Lane, Houghton Le Spring has a single entry in the Land Registry from September 2021 and a single entry in the EPC database dated August 2021.
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
Decorative condition can have a big effect on a property's value and this effect varies depending on the type, size and location of the property.
If 4, Downs Lane, Houghton Le Spring is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £147,761 and a rental value of £833 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £130,874 and a rental value of £738 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of 4, Downs Lane, Houghton Le Spring has grown by £357 (0.3%), while its estimated rental value has climbed by £25 per month (3.2%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 6.8%.
Energy Efficiency
4, Downs Lane, Houghton Le Spring has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of B. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 06 Aug 2021.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has high performance glazing. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, 4, Downs Lane, Houghton Le Spring was last sold on 30th September 2021 for £120,995 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has only had this single sale since 1995.
Since September 2021, the market for similar properties has risen by 65.6%.
- Sold Sep 2021£120,995
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to 4, Downs Lane, Houghton Le Spring within a radius of 760 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 1, Evergreen Road, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 9FX, a freehold house which sold for £130,000 on the 5th June 2025.
Read more about house prices in DH5.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Downs Lane, Hetton-Le-Hole, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 has a total of 16 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 4, Downs Lane, Houghton Le Spring is the 15th largest and the 14th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £9k more expensive than the average property in DH5.
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Schools Nearby
- 600mEppleton Academy Primary School
- 1.2kmHetton Primary School
- 1.3kmHetton Lyons Primary School
- 1.3kmHetton Academy
- 2.2kmKepier
- 5.3kmFarringdon Community Academy
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to 4, Downs Lane, Houghton Le Spring is Seaham station, which is 7.0 kilometres away.
- 7.0kmSeaham
- 8.9kmChester-le-Street
- 9.7kmSunderland
Risk of Flooding
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be very low.
