Our Data Sources
8, Melrose Gardens, Houghton Le Spring has a single entry in the Land Registry from August 2017 and a single entry in the EPC database dated May 2014.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 1 out of 5 and is considered of low accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 8, Melrose Gardens, Houghton Le Spring would be worth £142,391, with a potential rental value of £1,080 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £126,118, with a rental value of £957 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Plot Size
8, Melrose Gardens, Houghton Le Spring occupies a 712 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 28 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the largest.
Energy Efficiency
8, Melrose Gardens, Houghton Le Spring has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 20 May 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
8, Melrose Gardens, Houghton Le Spring last changed hands on 4th August 2017, selling for £101,000. 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 10.2% since August 2017.
- Sold Aug 2017£101,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 54 sales of comparable properties within 660 metres of 8, Melrose Gardens, Houghton Le Spring across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 36, South Street, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4EH, a freehold house, sold at £115,000 on the 15th May 2026.
Read more about house prices in DH4.
- Sold May 2026£115,000 | 3 Bed House36, South Street, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4EH36, South Street, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4EH
- Sold Oct 2025£90,000 | 3 Bed House47, Cathedral View, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4HJ47, Cathedral View, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4HJ
- Sold Mar 2023£132,500 | 3 Bed House8, Hillview Crescent, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4SJ8, Hillview Crescent, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4SJ
•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, Melrose Gardens, Houghton Le Spring as the 25th largest and the 27th most expensive of the 28 addresses on Melrose Gardens, Houghton Le Spring, DH4.
Against the DH4 postcode district average, it is £27k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- Newbottle Primary Academy200 m away
- Burnside Academy Inspires1.0 km away
- Shiney Row Primary School1.5 km away
- Kepier1.7 km away
- Farringdon Community Academy3.9 km away
- Hetton Academy4.3 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Chester-le-Street|6.3 km away
- Sunderland|8.4 km away
- Seaham|9.2 km away
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.
