Our Data Sources
78, Long Acre, Houghton Le Spring has a single entry in the Land Registry from March 2008 and a single entry in the EPC database dated December 2014.
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
In very good condition, we estimate 78, Long Acre, Houghton Le Spring would be worth £183,704, with a potential rental value of £1,108 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £162,709, with a rental value of £981 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Energy Efficiency
78, Long Acre, Houghton Le Spring has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 04 Dec 2014.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
78, Long Acre, Houghton Le Spring last changed hands on 28th March 2008, selling for £162,000. 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 dropped by 12.5% since March 2008.
- Sold Mar 2008£162,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 710 metres of 78, Long Acre, Houghton Le Spring across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 6, Aireys Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5QA, a freehold house, sold at £190,000 on the 31st March 2025.
Read more about house prices in DH4.
- Sold Mar 2025£190,000 | 3 Bed House6, Aireys Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5QA6, Aireys Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5QA
- Sold Oct 2024£172,500 | 3 Bed House7, Hutton Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5QB7, Hutton Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5QB
- Sold Nov 2023£160,000 | 3 Bed House66, Nine Lands, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5QD66, Nine Lands, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5QD
•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 78, Long Acre, Houghton Le Spring as the 20th largest and the 19th most expensive of the 76 addresses on Long Acre, 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
- 600mBurnside Academy Inspires
- 900mDubmire Primary
- 1.0kmSt Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton
- 700mKepier
- 3.0kmHetton Academy
- 5.1kmFarringdon Community Academy
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Public Transport Nearby
- 6.1kmChester-le-Street
- 9.2kmSeaham
- 9.3kmDurham
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.
