Our Data Sources
72, Bourn Lea, Houghton Le Spring has 3 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in June 2019 and a single entry in the EPC database dated July 2010.
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, Bourn Lea, Houghton Le Spring, we estimate a market value of £159,694 and a rental value of £1,130 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £141,443 and £1,000 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 72, Bourn Lea, Houghton Le Spring as measuring 424 m2.
That makes it the 5th largest plot in the postcode, where all 27 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
72, Bourn Lea, Houghton Le Spring has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 16 Jul 2010.
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 72, Bourn Lea, Houghton Le Spring completed on 14th June 2019 at £179,950 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a leasehold house.
Since 1995 the property has sold 3 times.
Values of comparable properties have dropped by 12.1% over the period since June 2019.
- Sold Jun 2019£179,950
- Sold Dec 2010£125,000
- Sold Dec 2010£125,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2013 74 properties similar to 72, Bourn Lea, Houghton Le Spring have sold within a radius of 650 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 5th December 2025, was 50, Ross Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PQ, a leasehold house which sold for £207,000.
Read more about house prices in DH4.
- 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 Jul 2025£100,000 | 3 Bed House51, Bourn Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PG51, Bourn Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PG
- 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 £153,679, ranging from £142,980 to £188,193.
- 70 Bourn Lea
3 Bed House | 19 m | Est. Value: £153,270
- 75 Bourn Lea
3 Bed House | 28 m | Est. Value: £188,193
- 12 Bourn Lea
3 Bed House | 30 m | Est. Value: £152,161
- 13 Bourn Lea
2 Bed House | 31 m | Est. Value: £144,193
- 10 Bourn Lea
2 Bed House | 37 m | Est. Value: £148,941
Location Comparison
Of the 75 addresses on Bourn Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4, 72, Bourn Lea, Houghton Le Spring comes out as the 40th largest and the 45th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £9k 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.
