8, Alwyn Close
8, Alwyn Close
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, 8, Alwyn Close, Houghton Le Spring is a mid-century freehold house with 925 ft2 of internal area and sits on a 86 m2 plot.
Houses of this size in this area normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for 8, Alwyn Close, Houghton Le Spring is £97,867 and the estimated rental value is £676 per month.
Alwyn Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 is located within the DH4 postal district.
Our Data Sources
8, Alwyn Close, Houghton Le Spring has a single entry in the Land Registry from November 2009 and a single entry in the EPC database dated January 2025.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 5 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
Decorative condition can have a big effect on a property's value and this effect varies depending on the type, size and location of the property.
If 8, Alwyn Close, Houghton Le Spring is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £102,761 and a rental value of £710 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £91,017 and a rental value of £629 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of 8, Alwyn Close, Houghton Le Spring has moved up by £260 (0.3%), while its estimated rental value has increased by £20 per month (3.0%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 8.3%.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, 8, Alwyn Close, Houghton Le Spring sits on a plot of 86 m2.
We have plot size data on 14 out of 14 other houses in the postcode and 8, Alwyn Close, Houghton Le Spring sits on the 14th largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
8, Alwyn Close, Houghton Le Spring has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 08 Jan 2025.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, 8, Alwyn Close, Houghton Le Spring was last sold on 13th November 2009 for £80,000 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has only had this single sale since 1995.
Since November 2009, the market for similar properties has risen by 49.1%.
- Sold Nov 2009£80,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to 8, Alwyn Close, Houghton Le Spring within a radius of 990 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 40, Medwyn Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6ES, a freehold house which sold for £100,000 on the 23rd January 2026.
Read more about house prices in DH4.
- Sold Jan 2026£100,000 | 3 Bed House40, Medwyn Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6ES40, Medwyn Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6ES
- Sold Aug 2025£97,500 | 3 Bed House6, Alwyn Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6ER6, Alwyn Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6ER
- Sold May 2022£88,000 | 3 Bed House9, Alwyn Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6ER9, Alwyn Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6ER
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Alwyn Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 has a total of 14 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 8, Alwyn Close, Houghton Le Spring is the 4th largest and the 4th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £63k less expensive than the average property in DH4.
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Schools Nearby
- 100mBournmoor Primary School
- 800mWoodlea Primary School
- 1.7kmDubmire Primary
- 3.2kmKepier
- 3.5kmPark View School
- 3.6kmSt Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to 8, Alwyn Close, Houghton Le Spring is Chester-le-Street station, which is 4.0 kilometres away.
- 4.0kmChester-le-Street
- 9.5kmDurham
- 10.2kmSunderland
Available Internet Speeds
According to recent data from Ofcom, there is poor internet coverage in this area which may result in poor or no internet connectivity.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Slow/none broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be very low.
