Our Data Sources
6, Thornton Close, Houghton Le Spring has 51 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in October 2023 and a single entry in the EPC database dated January 2020.
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.
1Sales dated prior to 2007 are shown, but are not used in our calculations.
Price Range & Condition
The condition of a property plays an important role in determining its value, with the degree of impact varying by property type, size and location.
For 6, Thornton Close, Houghton Le Spring, we estimate a market value of £202,921 and a rental value of £1,210 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £179,730 and £1,072 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 6, Thornton Close, Houghton Le Spring as measuring 229 m2.
That makes it the 6th largest plot in the postcode, where all 12 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
6, Thornton Close, Houghton Le Spring has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 30 Jan 2020.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using a boiler and radiators (mains gas).
Sold Prices
The most recent sale of 6, Thornton Close, Houghton Le Spring completed on 20th October 2023 at £178,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 the property has sold 5 times.
Values of comparable properties have dropped by 9.5% over the period since October 2023.
- Sold Oct 2023£178,000
- Sold Jul 2020£145,000
- Sold Feb 2000£59,950
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2011 27 properties similar to 6, Thornton Close, Houghton Le Spring have sold within a radius of 550 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 4th October 2024, was 59, Station Road, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7PS, a leasehold house which sold for £195,000.
Read more about house prices in DH4.
- Sold Oct 2024£195,000 | 4 Bed House59, Station Road, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7PS59, Station Road, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7PS
- Sold May 2024£195,000 | 4 Bed House131, Whitefield Crescent, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7QX131, Whitefield Crescent, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7QX
- Sold Dec 2023£249,950 | 4 Bed House9, Dalton Way, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7RB9, Dalton Way, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7RB
- Sold Oct 2023£205,000 | 4 Bed House29, Whitefield Crescent, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7QT29, Whitefield Crescent, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7QT
- Sold Jun 2023£100,000 | 4 Bed House25, Avondale Avenue, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7QR25, Avondale Avenue, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7QR
Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Explore Nearby Properties
The surrounding properties have an average estimated value of £168,005, ranging from £144,119 to £185,719.
- 8 Thornton Close
2 Bed House | 8 m | Est. Value: £144,119
- 4 Thornton Close
3 Bed House | 9 m | Est. Value: £159,432
- 10 Thornton Close
4 Bed House | 21 m | Est. Value: £183,779
- 12 Thornton Close
3 Bed House | 28 m | Est. Value: £173,030
- 7 Thornton Close
4 Bed House | 34 m | Est. Value: £174,267
Location Comparison
Of the 12 addresses on Thornton Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4, 6, Thornton Close, Houghton Le Spring comes out as the largest and the most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £32k more expensive than the average property across the DH4 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Barnwell Academy100 m away
- Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw200 m away
- New Penshaw Academy500 m away
- St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington2.4 km away
- Biddick Academy2.6 km away
- Kepier3.8 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Chester-le-Street|5.7 km away
- Sunderland|8.1 km away
- Heworth|9.7 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Broadband here reaches superfast speeds, based on recent Ofcom data.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast Broadband available in this area.
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency data.





