Our Data Sources
72, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring has 2 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in November 2019 and a single entry in the EPC database dated July 2019.
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
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, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring, we estimate a market value of £160,741 and a rental value of £1,119 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £142,371 and £992 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 72, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring as measuring 263 m2.
That makes it the 23rd largest plot in the postcode, where 27 of the 28 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
72, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 25 Jul 2019.
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, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring completed on 15th November 2019 at £120,000 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 13.3% over the period since November 2019.
- Sold Nov 2019£120,000
- Sold Nov 2019£120,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2016 75 properties similar to 72, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring have sold within a radius of 860 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 31st March 2026, was 1, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PS, a freehold house which sold for £191,500.
Read more about house prices in DH4.
- Sold Mar 2026£191,500 | 3 Bed House1, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PS1, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PS
- 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 Jul 2025£179,000 | 3 Bed House12, Golf Course Road, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PJ12, Golf Course Road, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PJ
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 £169,046, ranging from £126,734 to £201,227.
- 74 Briar Lea
2 Bed House | 15 m | Est. Value: £126,734
- 68 Briar Lea
3 Bed House | 21 m | Est. Value: £155,148
- 80 Briar Lea
3 Bed House | 30 m | Est. Value: £186,858
- 101 Briar Lea
4 Bed House | 36 m | Est. Value: £192,823
- 99 Briar Lea
3 Bed House | 36 m | Est. Value: £163,937
Location Comparison
Of the 128 addresses on Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4, 72, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring comes out as the 92nd largest and the 91st 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
- Bournmoor Primary School800 m away
- Shiney Row Primary School1.1 km away
- Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw1.4 km away
- Kepier3.0 km away
- St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington3.2 km away
- Biddick Academy3.6 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Chester-le-Street|4.7 km away
- Sunderland|9.3 km away
- Durham|10.2 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.
