Our Data Sources
72, Aberford Drive, Houghton Le Spring has 2 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in May 2021 and a single entry in the EPC database dated March 2017.
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 72, Aberford Drive, Houghton Le Spring, we estimate a market value of £216,666 and a rental value of £1,271 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £191,904 and £1,126 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 72, Aberford Drive, Houghton Le Spring as measuring 197 m2.
That makes it the 42nd largest plot in the postcode, where 64 of the 75 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
72, Aberford Drive, Houghton Le Spring has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of B. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 30 Mar 2017.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has high performance glazing. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
The most recent sale of 72, Aberford Drive, Houghton Le Spring completed on 7th May 2021 at £204,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a leasehold house.
Since 1995 the property has sold twice.
Values of comparable properties have dropped by 18.3% over the period since May 2021.
- Sold May 2021£204,000
- Sold Mar 2017£199,950
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Over the past 2 years 165 properties similar to 72, Aberford Drive, Houghton Le Spring have sold within a radius of 660 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 10th October 2025, was 24, Kingston Mews, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4UW, a freehold house which sold for £235,000.
Read more about house prices in DH4.
- Sold Oct 2025£235,000 | 3 Bed House24, Kingston Mews, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4UW24, Kingston Mews, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4UW
- Sold Jul 2025£225,000 | 3 Bed House5, Albion Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4ZL5, Albion Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4ZL
- Sold Dec 2024£193,000 | 3 Bed House11, Albion Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4ZL11, Albion Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4ZL
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Of the 75 addresses on Aberford Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH4, 72, Aberford Drive, Houghton Le Spring comes out as the 47th largest and the 55th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £44k more expensive than the average property across the DH4 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Shiney Row Primary School500 m away
- Barnwell Academy1.1 km away
- Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw1.2 km away
- Kepier2.7 km away
- St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington3.4 km away
- Biddick Academy3.7 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Chester-le-Street|5.8 km away
- Sunderland|8.3 km away
- Seaham|9.9 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Broadband here reaches ultrafast speeds, based on recent Ofcom data.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast Broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency data.
