Our Data Sources
90, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring has 21 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in May 2012 and a single entry in the EPC database dated June 2009.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 3 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 90, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring, we estimate a market value of £177,595 and a rental value of £1,130 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £157,299 and £1,000 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 90, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring as measuring 271 m2.
That makes it the 22nd largest plot in the postcode, where 27 of the 28 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
90, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 16 Jun 2009.
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 90, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring completed on 11th May 2012 at £120,000 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 10.3% over the period since May 2012.
- Sold May 2012£120,000
- Sold Nov 2005£127,500
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2017 116 properties similar to 90, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring have sold within a radius of 840 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 31st March 2026, was 1, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PS, a freehold house which sold for £191,500.
Read more about house prices in DH4.
- Sold Mar 2026£191,500 | 3 Bed House1, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PS1, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PS
- Sold Jan 2026£160,000 | 3 Bed House14, Ross Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PQ14, Ross Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PQ
- Sold Dec 2025£207,000 | 3 Bed House50, Ross Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PQ50, Ross Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PQ
- Sold Aug 2025£210,000 | 3 Bed House10, Lambton Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PW10, Lambton Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PW
- Sold Jul 2025£179,000 | 3 Bed House12, Golf Course Road, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PJ12, Golf Course Road, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4PJ
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 £185,952, ranging from £142,682 to £264,425.
- 13 Briar Close
2 Bed House | 14 m | Est. Value: £184,962
- 86 Briar Lea
3 Bed House | 17 m | Est. Value: £162,297
- 11 Briar Close
3 Bed House | 24 m | Est. Value: £206,276
- 22 Bowes Lea
5 Bed House | 40 m | Est. Value: £264,425
- 22A Bowes Lea
3 Bed House | 40 m | Est. Value: £185,286
Location Comparison
Of the 128 addresses on Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring, DH4, 90, Briar Lea, Houghton Le Spring comes out as the 80th largest and the 43rd most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £8k more expensive than the average property across the DH4 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Bournmoor Primary School800 m away
- Shiney Row Primary School1.1 km away
- Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw1.4 km away
- Kepier3.0 km away
- St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington3.2 km away
- Biddick Academy3.6 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Chester-le-Street|4.7 km away
- Sunderland|9.3 km away
- Durham|10.2 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.












