Our Data Sources
4, Sparkwell Close, Houghton Le Spring has 21 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in December 2025 and a single entry in the EPC database dated May 2022.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 2 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 4, Sparkwell Close, Houghton Le Spring, we estimate a market value of £266,795 and a rental value of £1,355 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £236,304 and £1,201 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 4, Sparkwell Close, Houghton Le Spring as measuring 383 m2.
That makes it the 4th largest plot in the postcode, where all 10 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
4, Sparkwell Close, Houghton Le Spring has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 14 May 2022.
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 4, Sparkwell Close, Houghton Le Spring completed on 15th December 2025 at £255,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 the property has sold twice.
Values of comparable properties have dropped by 31.0% over the period since December 2025.
- Sold Dec 2025£255,000
- Sold Jul 1999£91,995
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2007 21 properties similar to 4, Sparkwell Close, Houghton Le Spring have sold within a radius of 760 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 31st October 2024, was 6, Peachleaf Lane, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4FQ, a freehold house which sold for £175,703.
Read more about house prices in DH4.
- Sold Oct 2024£175,703 | 3 Bed House6, Peachleaf Lane, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4FQ6, Peachleaf Lane, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4FQ
- Sold Sep 2024£197,950 | 3 Bed House12, Populus Court, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4FT12, Populus Court, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4FT
- Sold Jun 2024£205,000 | 3 Bed House49, Glanville Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6NZ49, Glanville Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6NZ
- Sold Feb 2023£196,995 | 3 Bed House19, Copthill Way, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4FB19, Copthill Way, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4FB
- Sold Dec 2022£209,950 | 3 Bed House62, Monarch Road, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6FG62, Monarch Road, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6FG
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 £196,159, ranging from £77,375 to £332,351.
- 5 Sparkwell Close
3 Bed House | 9 m | Est. Value: £284,871
- 6 Sparkwell Close
3 Bed House | 19 m | Est. Value: £290,948
- 7 Sparkwell Close
3 Bed House | 29 m | Est. Value: £283,332
- 4 Tiverton Close
3 Bed House | 32 m | Est. Value: £170,628
- 3 Tiverton Close
3 Bed House | 33 m | Est. Value: £185,551
Location Comparison
Of the 10 addresses on Sparkwell Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4, 4, Sparkwell Close, Houghton Le Spring comes out as the 10th largest and the 10th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £93k more expensive than the average property across the DH4 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Newbottle Primary Academy600 m away
- Shiney Row Primary School1.2 km away
- Burnside Academy Inspires1.4 km away
- Kepier2.1 km away
- Farringdon Community Academy3.7 km away
- St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington4.2 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Chester-le-Street|6.3 km away
- Sunderland|8.1 km away
- Seaham|9.2 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.
