Our Data Sources
9, Sparkwell Close, Houghton Le Spring has 21 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in January 2018 and a single entry in the EPC database dated October 2016.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 2 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
1Sales dated prior to 2007 are shown, but are not used in our calculations.
Price Range & Condition
The condition of a property plays an important role in determining its value, with the degree of impact varying by property type, size and location.
For 9, Sparkwell Close, Houghton Le Spring, we estimate a market value of £305,496 and a rental value of £1,375 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £270,582 and £1,218 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 9, Sparkwell Close, Houghton Le Spring as measuring 327 m2.
That makes it the 6th largest plot in the postcode, where all 10 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
9, Sparkwell Close, Houghton Le Spring has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 13 Oct 2016.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using a boiler and radiators (mains gas).
Sold Prices
The most recent sale of 9, Sparkwell Close, Houghton Le Spring completed on 29th January 2018 at £195,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 the property has sold twice.
Values of comparable properties have dropped by 11.8% over the period since January 2018.
- Sold Jan 2018£195,000
- Sold Jun 1999£91,995
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2007 63 properties similar to 9, Sparkwell Close, Houghton Le Spring have sold within a radius of 760 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 27th February 2025, was 51, Chalk Hill Road, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6NY, a freehold house which sold for £258,000.
Read more about house prices in DH4.
- Sold Feb 2025£258,000 | 4 Bed House51, Chalk Hill Road, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6NY51, Chalk Hill Road, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6NY
- Sold Dec 2024£248,000 | 4 Bed House1, Bigbury Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4XP1, Bigbury Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4XP
- Sold Nov 2024£274,950 | 3 Bed House6, Populus Court, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4FT6, Populus Court, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4FT
- Sold Apr 2024£255,000 | 4 Bed House2, Okehampton Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4YA2, Okehampton Drive, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4YA
- Sold Jan 2024£300,000 | 4 Bed House11, Chalk Hill Road, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6NY11, Chalk Hill Road, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6NY
Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Explore Nearby Properties
The surrounding properties have an average estimated value of £223,042, ranging from £80,096 to £332,351.
- 10 Sparkwell Close
4 Bed House | 12 m | Est. Value: £332,351
- 7 Sparkwell Close
3 Bed House | 21 m | Est. Value: £283,332
- 75 Okehampton Drive
3 Bed House | 28 m | Est. Value: £180,259
- 3 Sparkwell Close
3 Bed House | 30 m | Est. Value: £272,323
- 6 Sparkwell Close
3 Bed House | 32 m | Est. Value: £290,948
Location Comparison
Of the 10 addresses on Sparkwell Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4, 9, Sparkwell Close, Houghton Le Spring comes out as the 2nd largest and the 2nd most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £129k more expensive than the average property across the DH4 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Newbottle Primary Academy600 m away
- Shiney Row Primary School1.2 km away
- Burnside Academy Inspires1.4 km away
- Kepier2.1 km away
- Farringdon Community Academy3.7 km away
- St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington4.2 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Chester-le-Street|6.3 km away
- Sunderland|8.1 km away
- Seaham|9.2 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Broadband here reaches superfast speeds, based on recent Ofcom data.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast Broadband available in this area.
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency data.
