6, Longfellow Street
6, Longfellow Street
Description & Estimates
Public records show 6, Longfellow Street, Houghton Le Spring to be an early-century freehold house with 828 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 143 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
6, Longfellow Street, Houghton Le Spring has an estimated sale value of £72,727 and an estimated rental value of £511 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Longfellow Street, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 lies in the borough of Sunderland, within the DH5 postal district.
Our Data Sources
6, Longfellow Street, Houghton Le Spring has 41 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in October 2024 and a single entry in the EPC database dated March 2019.
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 6, Longfellow Street, Houghton Le Spring would be worth £76,364, with a potential rental value of £537 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £67,636, with a rental value of £475 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 6, Longfellow Street, Houghton Le Spring has climbed by £310 (0.4%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has risen by £16 (3.2%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 8.4%.
Plot Size
6, Longfellow Street, Houghton Le Spring occupies a 143 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 28 other houses in this postcode, 9 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 8th largest.
Energy Efficiency
6, Longfellow Street, Houghton Le Spring has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 07 Mar 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
6, Longfellow Street, Houghton Le Spring last changed hands on 16th October 2024, selling for £63,000. 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 11.8% since October 2024.
- Sold Oct 2024£63,000
- Sold Aug 2003£45,000
- Sold May 2003£37,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 590 metres of 6, Longfellow Street, Houghton Le Spring across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 4, Shakespeare Street, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8JH, a freehold house, sold at £70,000 on the 6th May 2025.
Read more about house prices in DH5.
- Sold May 2025£70,000 | 3 Bed HouseShakespeare Street4, Shakespeare Street, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8JH
- Sold Apr 2025£59,950 | 3 Bed HouseWordsworth Avenue East3, Wordsworth Avenue East, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8LH
- Sold Dec 2017£35,000 | 3 Bed HouseLongfellow Street2, Longfellow Street, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8LF
•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 6, Longfellow Street, Houghton Le Spring as the 24th largest and the 24th most expensive of the 28 addresses on Longfellow Street, Houghton Le Spring, DH5.
Against the DH5 postcode district average, it is £59k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 400mBernard Gilpin Primary School
- 500mGillas Lane Primary Academy
- 600mSt Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton
- 700mKepier
- 2.1kmHetton Academy
- 4.7kmFarringdon Community Academy
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Public Transport Nearby
Chester-le-Street station is the nearest stop to 6, Longfellow Street, Houghton Le Spring at 7.5 kilometres away.
- 7.5kmChester-le-Street
- 7.9kmSeaham
- 9.3kmSunderland
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.
