Our Data Sources
6, Whickham Close, Houghton Le Spring has 21 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in April 2013 and a single entry in the EPC database dated November 2012.
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.
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, Whickham Close, Houghton Le Spring, we estimate a market value of £140,488 and a rental value of £991 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £124,432 and £878 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 6, Whickham Close, Houghton Le Spring as measuring 142 m2.
That makes it the 4th largest plot in the postcode, where 6 of the 16 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
6, Whickham Close, Houghton Le Spring has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 21 Nov 2012.
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, Whickham Close, Houghton Le Spring completed on 8th April 2013 at £108,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 the property has sold twice.
Values of comparable properties have risen by 3.5% over the period since April 2013.
- Sold Apr 2013£108,000
- Sold Sep 2004£100,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2018 120 properties similar to 6, Whickham Close, Houghton Le Spring have sold within a radius of 800 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 12th March 2026, was 57, Dunelm Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5QQ, a freehold house which sold for £125,000.
Read more about house prices in DH4.
- Sold Mar 2026£125,000 | 3 Bed House57, Dunelm Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5QQ57, Dunelm Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5QQ
- Sold Dec 2025£138,500 | 3 Bed House151, Dairy Lane, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5PS151, Dairy Lane, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5PS
- Sold Nov 2025£145,000 | 3 Bed House6, Stanhope Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5QR6, Stanhope Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5QR
- Sold Oct 2025£149,950 | 3 Bed House10, Dunelm Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5QG10, Dunelm Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5QG
- Sold Aug 2025£117,500 | 3 Bed House12, Dunelm Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5QG12, Dunelm Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5QG
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 £143,412, ranging from £124,585 to £182,406.
- 5 Whickham Close
3 Bed House | 4 m | Est. Value: £124,779
- 3 Whickham Close
3 Bed House | 14 m | Est. Value: £125,507
- 8 Whickham Close
3 Bed House | 15 m | Est. Value: £130,395
- 9 Whickham Close
3 Bed House | 19 m | Est. Value: £146,542
- 2 Whickham Close
3 Bed House | 28 m | Est. Value: £153,313
Location Comparison
Of the 16 addresses on Whickham Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4, 6, Whickham Close, Houghton Le Spring comes out as the 9th largest and the 9th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £28k less expensive than the average property across the DH4 district.
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Schools Nearby
- St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton600 m away
- Burnside Academy Inspires700 m away
- Bernard Gilpin Primary School900 m away
- Kepier400 m away
- Hetton Academy2.7 km away
- Farringdon Community Academy5.0 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Chester-le-Street|6.5 km away
- Seaham|8.9 km away
- Durham|9.3 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.
