6, Skylark Way
6, Skylark Way
Description & Estimates
Public records show 6, Skylark Way, Houghton Le Spring to be a modern freehold house with 1,345 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 261 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
6, Skylark Way, Houghton Le Spring has an estimated sale value of £248,231 and an estimated rental value of £1,064 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Skylark Way, Easington Lane, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 lies in the borough of Sunderland, within the DH5 postal district.
Our Data Sources
6, Skylark Way, Houghton Le Spring has 2 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in October 2019 and a single entry in the EPC database dated October 2016.
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
In very good condition, we estimate 6, Skylark Way, Houghton Le Spring would be worth £260,643, with a potential rental value of £1,117 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £230,855, with a rental value of £990 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, Skylark Way, Houghton Le Spring has declined by £1,153 (0.5%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has climbed by £27 (2.6%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 5.1%.
Plot Size
6, Skylark Way, Houghton Le Spring occupies a 261 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 6 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 6th largest.
Energy Efficiency
6, Skylark Way, Houghton Le Spring has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 20 Oct 2016.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has high performance glazing. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
6, Skylark Way, Houghton Le Spring last changed hands on 25th October 2019, selling for £204,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold twice since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 8.4% since October 2019.
- Sold Oct 2019£204,000
- Sold Jun 2017£199,995
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 770 metres of 6, Skylark Way, Houghton Le Spring across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 33, Kingfisher Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 0GE, a freehold house, sold at £207,000 on the 16th February 2024.
Read more about house prices in DH5.
•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, Skylark Way, Houghton Le Spring as the largest and the most expensive of the 6 addresses on Skylark Way, Easington Lane, Houghton Le Spring, DH5.
Against the DH5 postcode district average, it is £116k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 500mEasington Lane Primary School
- 1.1kmHetton Lyons Primary School
- 1.6kmHetton Primary School
- 1.8kmHetton Academy
- 4.0kmKepier
- 5.5kmSeaham High School
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Public Transport Nearby
Seaham station is the nearest stop to 6, Skylark Way, Houghton Le Spring at 6.6 kilometres away.
- 6.6kmSeaham
- 10.1kmDurham
- 10.2kmHorden
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show poor internet coverage in this area, which may mean weak or no connectivity.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Slow/none broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
