8, Dene Avenue
8, Dene Avenue
Description & Estimates







Public records show 8, Dene Avenue, Houghton Le Spring to be a mid-century freehold house with 818 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 228 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
8, Dene Avenue, Houghton Le Spring has an estimated sale value of £101,728 and an estimated rental value of £717 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Dene Avenue, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 lies in the borough of Sunderland, within the DH5 postal district.
Our Data Sources
8, Dene Avenue, Houghton Le Spring has 41 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in September 2018 and a single entry in the EPC database dated January 2018.
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 8, Dene Avenue, Houghton Le Spring would be worth £106,815, with a potential rental value of £753 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £94,607, with a rental value of £667 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of 8, Dene Avenue, Houghton Le Spring has climbed by £434 (0.4%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has risen by £23 (3.2%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 8.5%.
Plot Size
8, Dene Avenue, Houghton Le Spring occupies a 228 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 24 other houses in this postcode, 14 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 10th largest.
Energy Efficiency
8, Dene Avenue, Houghton Le Spring has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 12 Jan 2018.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
8, Dene Avenue, Houghton Le Spring last changed hands on 21st September 2018, selling for £52,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 4 times since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 25.2% since September 2018.
- Sold Sep 2018£52,000
- Sold Aug 2007£75,000
- Sold Aug 2001£24,500
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 780 metres of 8, Dene Avenue, Houghton Le Spring across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 22, Dene Avenue, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8EF, a freehold house, sold at £120,000 on the 25th April 2025.
Read more about house prices in DH5.
•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 8, Dene Avenue, Houghton Le Spring as the 17th largest and the 17th most expensive of the 24 addresses on Dene Avenue, Houghton Le Spring, DH5.
Against the DH5 postcode district average, it is £30k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 100mGillas Lane Primary Academy
- 800mBernard Gilpin Primary School
- 800mEppleton Academy Primary School
- 1.2kmKepier
- 2.4kmHetton Academy
- 4.2kmFarringdon Community Academy
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Public Transport Nearby
Seaham station is the nearest stop to 8, Dene Avenue, Houghton Le Spring at 7.3 kilometres away.
- 7.3kmSeaham
- 8.1kmChester-le-Street
- 8.7kmSunderland
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.

