Our Data Sources
8, Wood Lea, Houghton Le Spring has a single entry in the Land Registry from June 2017 and a single entry in the EPC database dated November 2016.
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
In very good condition, we estimate 8, Wood Lea, Houghton Le Spring would be worth £154,576, with a potential rental value of £898 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £136,910, with a rental value of £795 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Plot Size
8, Wood Lea, Houghton Le Spring occupies a 199 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 44 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 38th largest.
Energy Efficiency
8, Wood Lea, Houghton Le Spring has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 30 Nov 2016.
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, Wood Lea, Houghton Le Spring last changed hands on 9th June 2017, selling for £85,000. 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 20.8% since June 2017.
- Sold Jun 2017£85,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 690 metres of 8, Wood Lea, Houghton Le Spring across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 7, Wood Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8HT, a freehold house, sold at £145,000 on the 12th September 2025.
Read more about house prices in DH5.
- Sold Sep 2025£145,000 | 3 Bed House7, Wood Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8HT7, Wood Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8HT
- Sold May 2025£127,000 | 3 Bed House65, Leeholme, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8HR65, Leeholme, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8HR
- Sold Aug 2024£99,500 | 3 Bed House18, Leeholme, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8HR18, Leeholme, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8HR
•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, Wood Lea, Houghton Le Spring as the 39th largest and the 40th most expensive of the 44 addresses on Wood Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH5.
Against the DH5 postcode district average, it is £15k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 300mGillas Lane Primary Academy
- 600mEppleton Academy Primary School
- 800mBernard Gilpin Primary School
- 1.2kmKepier
- 2.0kmHetton Academy
- 4.5kmFarringdon Community Academy
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Public Transport Nearby
- 7.4kmSeaham
- 8.0kmChester-le-Street
- 9.1kmSunderland
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.
