40, Ross Lea
40, Ross Lea
Description & Estimates
Public records show 40, Ross Lea, Houghton Le Spring to be a mid-century leasehold house with 861 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 347 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
40, Ross Lea, Houghton Le Spring has an estimated sale value of £191,482 and an estimated rental value of £1,115 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Ross Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 lies in the borough of Sunderland, within the DH4 postal district.
Our Data Sources
40, Ross Lea, Houghton Le Spring has a single entry in the Land Registry from October 2018 and a single entry in the EPC database dated November 2017.
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 40, Ross Lea, Houghton Le Spring would be worth £201,056, with a potential rental value of £1,170 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £178,078, with a rental value of £1,037 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 40, Ross Lea, Houghton Le Spring has increased by £509 (0.3%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has grown by £33 (3.0%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 7.0%.
Plot Size
40, Ross Lea, Houghton Le Spring occupies a 347 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 47 other houses in this postcode, 41 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 16th largest.
Energy Efficiency
40, Ross Lea, Houghton Le Spring has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 09 Nov 2017.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
40, Ross Lea, Houghton Le Spring last changed hands on 18th October 2018, selling for £130,000. The transaction was logged as a leasehold house by HM Land Registry.
That is its only recorded sale since 1995.
The market for similar properties has dropped by 6.7% since October 2018.
- Sold Oct 2018£130,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 640 metres of 40, Ross Lea, Houghton Le Spring across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 14, Ross Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PQ, a leasehold house, sold at £160,000 on the 22nd January 2026.
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 40, Ross Lea, Houghton Le Spring as the 42nd largest and the 30th most expensive of the 87 addresses on Ross Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4.
Against the DH4 postcode district average, it is £30k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 700mShiney Row Primary School
- 1.1kmOur Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw
- 1.2kmBournmoor Primary School
- 2.9kmKepier
- 3.2kmSt Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington
- 3.5kmBiddick Academy
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Public Transport Nearby
Chester-le-Street station is the nearest stop to 40, Ross Lea, Houghton Le Spring at 5.1 kilometres away.
- 5.1kmChester-le-Street
- 8.9kmSunderland
- 10.5kmSeaham
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.
