7, Bear Park Close
7, Bear Park Close
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, 7, Bear Park Close, Houghton Le Spring is a modern freehold house with 1,528 ft2 of internal area and sits on a 320 m2 plot.
Houses of this size in this area normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for 7, Bear Park Close, Houghton Le Spring is £303,725 and the estimated rental value is £1,385 per month.
Bear Park Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 is located in the borough of Sunderland within the DH4 postal district.
Our Data Sources
7, Bear Park Close, Houghton Le Spring has 2 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in February 2015 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 3 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
Decorative condition can have a big effect on a property's value and this effect varies depending on the type, size and location of the property.
If 7, Bear Park Close, Houghton Le Spring is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £318,911 and a rental value of £1,454 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £282,464 and a rental value of £1,288 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of 7, Bear Park Close, Houghton Le Spring has dropped by £511 (0.2%), while its estimated rental value has risen by £31 per month (2.2%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 5.5%.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, 7, Bear Park Close, Houghton Le Spring sits on a plot of 320 m2.
We have plot size data on 10 out of 10 other houses in the postcode and 7, Bear Park Close, Houghton Le Spring sits on the 4th largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
7, Bear Park Close, Houghton Le Spring has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of B. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 19 May 2014.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, 7, Bear Park Close, Houghton Le Spring was last sold on 20th February 2015 for £235,000 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has had 2 sales since 1995.
Since February 2015, the market for similar properties has risen by 14.3%.
- Sold Feb 2015£235,000
- Sold Dec 2011£260,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to 7, Bear Park Close, Houghton Le Spring within a radius of 880 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 17, Birkdale Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4QH, a freehold house which sold for £305,000 on the 14th February 2025.
Read more about house prices in DH4.
- Sold Feb 2025£305,000 | 4 Bed HouseBirkdale Drive17, Birkdale Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4QH
- Sold Jul 2022£290,000 | 4 Bed HouseBear Park Close8, Bear Park Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6GB
- Sold Nov 2021£290,000 | 4 Bed HouseWhitworth Park Drive99, Whitworth Park Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6GP
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Bear Park Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 has a total of 10 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 7, Bear Park Close, Houghton Le Spring is the 3rd largest and the 5th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £143k more expensive than the average property in DH4.
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Schools Nearby
- 600mBournmoor Primary School
- 1.3kmWoodlea Primary School
- 1.3kmShiney Row Primary School
- 2.9kmKepier
- 3.4kmSt Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington
- 3.8kmBiddick Academy
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to 7, Bear Park Close, Houghton Le Spring is Chester-le-Street station, which is 4.6 kilometres away.
- 4.6kmChester-le-Street
- 9.5kmSunderland
- 10.0kmDurham
Available Internet Speeds
According to recent data from Ofcom, superfast broadband is available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be very low.
