5, Morton Crescent
5, Morton Crescent
Description & Estimates
The public record describes 5, Morton Crescent, Houghton Le Spring as a period house with 1,033 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 81.7 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
5, Morton Crescent, Houghton Le Spring has an estimated sale value of £112,944 and an estimated rental value of £740 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Morton Crescent, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 lies within the DH4 postal district.
Our Data Sources
5, Morton Crescent, Houghton Le Spring has no recent1 records in the the Land Registry and a single entry in the EPC database dated November 2020.
We combine this information with public data of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 3 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 5, Morton Crescent, Houghton Le Spring would be worth £118,592, with a potential rental value of £777 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £105,038, with a rental value of £688 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 5, Morton Crescent, Houghton Le Spring has risen by £300 (0.3%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has moved up by £22 (3.0%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 7.9%.
Plot Size
5, Morton Crescent, Houghton Le Spring occupies a 82 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 31 other houses in this postcode, 28 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 11th largest.
Energy Efficiency
5, Morton Crescent, Houghton Le Spring has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 27 Nov 2020.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
5, Morton Crescent, Houghton Le Spring last changed hands on 30th January 2004, selling for £55,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
That is its only recorded sale since 1995.
- Sold Jan 2004£55,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 840 metres of 5, Morton Crescent, Houghton Le Spring across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 32, Briarwood Street, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6AZ, a freehold house, sold at £75,000 on the 29th April 2022.
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 5, Morton Crescent, Houghton Le Spring as the 7th largest and the 9th most expensive of the 34 addresses on Morton Crescent, Houghton Le Spring, DH4.
Against the DH4 postcode district average, it is £48k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 400mWoodlea Primary School
- 700mDubmire Primary
- 1.2kmBournmoor Primary School
- 2.3kmKepier
- 4.1kmPark View School
- 4.4kmHetton Academy
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Public Transport Nearby
Chester-le-Street station is the nearest stop to 5, Morton Crescent, Houghton Le Spring at 4.5 kilometres away.
- 4.5kmChester-le-Street
- 8.8kmDurham
- 10.4kmSunderland
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.
