Our Data Sources
70, Bourn Lea, Houghton Le Spring has a single entry in the Land Registry from August 2021 and a single entry in the EPC database dated April 2021.
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.
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 70, Bourn Lea, Houghton Le Spring, we estimate a market value of £160,933 and a rental value of £1,133 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £142,541 and £1,003 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 70, Bourn Lea, Houghton Le Spring as measuring 402 m2.
That makes it the 7th largest plot in the postcode, where all 27 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
70, Bourn Lea, Houghton Le Spring has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 07 Apr 2021.
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 70, Bourn Lea, Houghton Le Spring completed on 12th August 2021 at £125,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a leasehold house.
Since 1995 this is the property's only sale.
Values of comparable properties have dropped by 19.9% over the period since August 2021.
- Sold Aug 2021£125,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2016 79 properties similar to 70, Bourn Lea, Houghton Le Spring have sold within a radius of 640 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 22nd January 2026, was 14, Ross Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PQ, a leasehold house which sold for £160,000.
Read more about house prices in DH4.
- Sold Jan 2026£160,000 | 3 Bed House14, Ross Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PQ14, Ross Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PQ
- Sold Dec 2025£207,000 | 3 Bed House50, Ross Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PQ50, Ross Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PQ
- Sold Oct 2025£138,263 | 2 Bed House33, Ross Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PQ33, Ross Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PQ
- Sold Jun 2025£160,000 | 2 Bed House5, Bourn Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PF5, Bourn Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PF
- Sold Nov 2024£130,000 | 3 Bed House53, Bourn Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PG53, Bourn Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PG
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 £161,304, ranging from £142,980 to £188,816.
- 72 Bourn Lea
3 Bed House | 19 m | Est. Value: £152,089
- 68 Bourn Lea
2 Bed House | 21 m | Est. Value: £142,980
- 13 Bourn Lea
2 Bed House | 32 m | Est. Value: £144,193
- 15 Bourn Lea
2 Bed House | 32 m | Est. Value: £145,395
- 16 Bourn Lea
3 Bed House | 35 m | Est. Value: £160,221
Location Comparison
Of the 75 addresses on Bourn Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4, 70, Bourn Lea, Houghton Le Spring comes out as the 32nd largest and the 41st most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £8k less expensive than the average property across the DH4 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Shiney Row Primary School800 m away
- Bournmoor Primary School1.1 km away
- Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw1.1 km away
- Kepier2.9 km away
- St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington3.2 km away
- Biddick Academy3.5 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Chester-le-Street|5.0 km away
- Sunderland|9.0 km away
- Durham|10.5 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.












