6, Briar Close
6, Briar Close
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, 6, Briar Close, Houghton Le Spring is a mid-century leasehold house with 882 ft2 of internal area and sits on a 336 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 6, Briar Close, Houghton Le Spring is £196,167 and the estimated rental value is £1,055 per month.
Briar Close, Shiney Row, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 is located in the borough of Sunderland within the DH4 postal district.
Our Data Sources
6, Briar Close, Houghton Le Spring has a single entry in the Land Registry from May 2025 and a single entry in the EPC database dated October 2024.
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
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 6, Briar Close, Houghton Le Spring is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £205,975 and a rental value of £1,108 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £182,435 and a rental value of £981 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of 6, Briar Close, Houghton Le Spring has dropped by £76,806 (39.2%), while its estimated rental value has risen by £31 per month (3.0%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 6.5%.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, 6, Briar Close, Houghton Le Spring sits on a plot of 336 m2.
We have plot size data on 13 out of 14 other houses in the postcode and 6, Briar Close, Houghton Le Spring sits on the 4th largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
6, Briar Close, Houghton Le Spring has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 17 Oct 2024.
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, 6, Briar Close, Houghton Le Spring was last sold on 2nd May 2025 for £205,000 and was recorded as a leasehold house.
The property has only had this single sale since 1995.
Since May 2025, the market for similar properties has dropped by 39.2%.
- Sold May 2025£205,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to 6, Briar Close, Houghton Le Spring within a radius of 850 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 1, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PS, a freehold house which sold for £191,500 on the 31st March 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
Briar Close, Shiney Row, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 has a total of 14 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 6, Briar Close, Houghton Le Spring is the 3rd largest and the 5th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £35k more expensive than the average property in DH4.
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Schools Nearby
- 900mBournmoor Primary School
- 1.0kmShiney Row Primary School
- 1.4kmOur Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw
- 2.9kmKepier
- 3.3kmSt Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington
- 3.6kmBiddick Academy
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to 6, Briar Close, Houghton Le Spring is Chester-le-Street station, which is 4.8 kilometres away.
- 4.8kmChester-le-Street
- 9.3kmSunderland
- 10.3kmDurham
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.
