Our Data Sources
61, Castlefields, Houghton Le Spring has a single entry in the Land Registry from May 2007 and a single entry in the EPC database dated May 2014.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 1 out of 5 and is considered of low accuracy.
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 61, Castlefields, Houghton Le Spring, we estimate a market value of £399,012 and a rental value of £1,965 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £353,410 and £1,740 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 61, Castlefields, Houghton Le Spring as measuring 751 m2.
That makes it the 3rd largest plot in the postcode, where all 23 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
61, Castlefields, Houghton Le Spring has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 14 May 2014.
The property is not 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 61, Castlefields, Houghton Le Spring completed on 9th May 2007 at £318,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 this is the property's only sale.
Values of comparable properties have risen by 14.7% over the period since May 2007.
- Sold May 2007£318,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2007 44 properties similar to 61, Castlefields, Houghton Le Spring have sold within a radius of 1.3 kilometres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 2nd May 2025, was 5, Chartershaugh Square, Chester Le Street, DH3 4ED, a freehold house which sold for £426,495.
Read more about house prices in DH4.
- Sold May 2025£426,495 | 4 Bed House5, Chartershaugh Square, Chester Le Street, DH3 4ED5, Chartershaugh Square, Chester Le Street, DH3 4ED
- Sold Feb 2025£385,000 | 5 Bed House40, Chipchase Court, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6TT40, Chipchase Court, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6TT
- Sold Aug 2024£450,000 | 5 Bed HouseLangdale, Primrose Hill, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6DYLangdale, Primrose Hill, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6DY
- Sold Oct 2023£419,000 | 5 Bed House10, Castlemaine Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6UB10, Castlemaine Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6UB
- Sold Apr 2023£365,000 | 4 Bed House2, Castlefields, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6HH2, Castlefields, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6HH
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 £365,581, ranging from £277,978 to £408,378.
- 19 Castlefields
4 Bed House | 35 m | Est. Value: £360,449
- 69 Castlefields
5 Bed House | 39 m | Est. Value: £394,150
- 59 Castlefields
5 Bed House | 48 m | Est. Value: £408,378
- 9 The Meadows
4 Bed House | 55 m | Est. Value: £277,978
- 68 Castlefields
4 Bed House | 56 m | Est. Value: £351,029
Location Comparison
Of the 63 addresses on Castlefields, Houghton Le Spring, DH4, 61, Castlefields, Houghton Le Spring comes out as the 13th largest and the 26th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £218k more expensive than the average property across the DH4 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Bournmoor Primary School600 m away
- Woodlea Primary School1.0 km away
- Lumley Infant and Nursery School2.1 km away
- Park View School2.9 km away
- St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington3.6 km away
- Kepier3.7 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Chester-le-Street|3.4 km away
- Durham|9.2 km away
- Sunderland|10.7 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.












