42, Ross Lea
42, Ross Lea
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, 42, Ross Lea, Houghton Le Spring is a mid-century freehold house with 914 ft2 of internal area and sits on a 451 m2 plot.
Houses of this size in this area normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for 42, Ross Lea, Houghton Le Spring is £226,786 and the estimated rental value is £1,144 per month.
Ross Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 is located in the borough of Sunderland within the DH4 postal district.
Our Data Sources
42, Ross Lea, Houghton Le Spring has a single entry in the Land Registry from July 2015 and a single entry in the EPC database dated February 2015.
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.
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 42, Ross Lea, Houghton Le Spring is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £238,125 and a rental value of £1,201 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £210,911 and a rental value of £1,064 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of 42, Ross Lea, Houghton Le Spring has climbed by £602 (0.3%), while its estimated rental value has risen by £34 per month (3.0%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 6.1%.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, 42, Ross Lea, Houghton Le Spring sits on a plot of 451 m2.
We have plot size data on 41 out of 47 other houses in the postcode and 42, Ross Lea, Houghton Le Spring sits on the 10th largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
42, Ross Lea, Houghton Le Spring has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 09 Feb 2015.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, 42, Ross Lea, Houghton Le Spring was last sold on 6th July 2015 for £133,000 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has only had this single sale since 1995.
Since July 2015, the market for similar properties has dropped by 7.6%.
- Sold Jul 2015£133,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to 42, Ross Lea, Houghton Le Spring within a radius of 640 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 6, Briar Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PY, a leasehold house which sold for £205,000 on the 2nd May 2025.
Read more about house prices in DH4.
- Sold May 2025£205,000 | 3 Bed House6, Briar Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PY6, Briar Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PY
- Sold Mar 2024£130,000 | 3 Bed House33, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PS33, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PS
- Sold Feb 2021£120,000 | 3 Bed House51, Ross Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PQ51, Ross Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PQ
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Ross Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 has a total of 87 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 42, Ross Lea, Houghton Le Spring is the 33rd largest and the 7th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £66k more expensive than the average property in DH4.
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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
The closest station to 42, Ross Lea, Houghton Le Spring is Chester-le-Street station, which is 5.1 kilometres away.
- 5.1kmChester-le-Street
- 8.9kmSunderland
- 10.5kmSeaham
Available Internet Speeds
According to recent data from Ofcom, superfast broadband is available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be very low.
