40, The Cove
40, The Cove
Description & Estimates
Public records show 40, The Cove, Houghton Le Spring to be a mid-century freehold house with 1,550 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 244 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
40, The Cove, Houghton Le Spring has an estimated sale value of £152,231 and an estimated rental value of £972 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
The Cove, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 lies in the borough of Sunderland, within the DH4 postal district.
Our Data Sources
40, The Cove, Houghton Le Spring has 41 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in March 2016 and a single entry in the EPC database dated December 2019.
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 40, The Cove, Houghton Le Spring would be worth £159,842, with a potential rental value of £1,020 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £141,575, with a rental value of £904 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, The Cove, Houghton Le Spring has fallen by £256 (0.2%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has moved up by £22 (2.2%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 7.7%.
Plot Size
40, The Cove, Houghton Le Spring occupies a 244 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 46 other houses in this postcode, 39 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 16th largest.
Energy Efficiency
40, The Cove, Houghton Le Spring has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 18 Dec 2019.
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, The Cove, Houghton Le Spring last changed hands on 16th March 2016, selling for £89,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 4 times since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 257.4% since March 2016.
- Sold Mar 2016£89,000
- Sold Aug 2010£77,500
- Sold Nov 2000£35,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 550 metres of 40, The Cove, Houghton Le Spring across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 14, Henry Street, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4JP, a freehold house, sold at £90,000 on the 17th April 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 40, The Cove, Houghton Le Spring as the largest and the most expensive of the 46 addresses on The Cove, Houghton Le Spring, DH4.
Against the DH4 postcode district average, it is £9k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 200mShiney Row Primary School
- 500mBarnwell Academy
- 500mOur Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw
- 2.8kmSt Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington
- 3.1kmBiddick Academy
- 3.3kmKepier
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Public Transport Nearby
Chester-le-Street station is the nearest stop to 40, The Cove, Houghton Le Spring at 5.7 kilometres away.
- 5.7kmChester-le-Street
- 8.2kmSunderland
- 10.1kmHeworth
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.
