Our Data Sources
7, Fairbairn Drive, Houghton Le Spring has a single entry in the Land Registry from December 2008 and a single entry in the EPC database dated May 2026.
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 7, Fairbairn Drive, Houghton Le Spring would be worth £185,637, with a potential rental value of £1,188 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £164,421, with a rental value of £1,053 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Plot Size
7, Fairbairn Drive, Houghton Le Spring occupies a 320 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 20 other houses in this postcode, 12 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 4th largest.
Energy Efficiency
7, Fairbairn Drive, Houghton Le Spring has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 12 May 2026.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
7, Fairbairn Drive, Houghton Le Spring last changed hands on 19th December 2008, selling for £165,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
That is its only recorded sale since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 27.0% since December 2008.
- Sold Dec 2008£165,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 60 sales of comparable properties within 690 metres of 7, Fairbairn Drive, Houghton Le Spring across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 37, Chalk Hill Road, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6NY, a freehold house, sold at £162,500 on the 30th October 2025.
Read more about house prices in DH4.
- Sold Oct 2025£162,500 | 3 Bed House37, Chalk Hill Road, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6NY37, Chalk Hill Road, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6NY
- Sold Jan 2024£195,000 | 3 Bed House12, Harle Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5JJ12, Harle Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5JJ
- Sold Jul 2020£152,000 | 3 Bed House15, Harle Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5JJ15, Harle Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5JJ
•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 7, Fairbairn Drive, Houghton Le Spring as the 14th largest and the 12th most expensive of the 26 addresses on Fairbairn Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH4.
Against the DH4 postcode district average, it is £14k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- Newbottle Primary Academy300 m away
- Burnside Academy Inspires600 m away
- Dubmire Primary1.4 km away
- Kepier1.4 km away
- Hetton Academy3.9 km away
- Farringdon Community Academy4.3 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Chester-le-Street|6.1 km away
- Sunderland|8.8 km away
- Seaham|9.2 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast Broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a Very Low risk of flooding.
