Our Data Sources
Poplar Cottage, Houghton Le Spring has 2 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in June 2021 and a single entry in the EPC database dated August 2010.
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
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 Poplar Cottage, Houghton Le Spring, we estimate a market value of £360,019 and a rental value of £1,726 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £318,874 and £1,529 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for Poplar Cottage, Houghton Le Spring as measuring 698 m2.
That makes it the largest plot in the postcode, where 1 of the 5 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
Poplar Cottage, Houghton Le Spring has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 25 Aug 2010.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, oil.
Sold Prices
The most recent sale of Poplar Cottage, Houghton Le Spring completed on 25th June 2021 at £325,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 the property has sold twice.
Values of comparable properties have risen by 42.7% over the period since June 2021.
- Sold Jun 2021£325,000
- Sold Aug 2015£225,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Over the past 2 years 44 properties similar to Poplar Cottage, Houghton Le Spring have sold within a radius of 2.5 kilometres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 11th October 2024, was Stonecroft, Pit House Lane, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6QR, a freehold house which sold for £355,000.
Read more about house prices in DH4.
- Sold Oct 2024£355,000 | 4 Bed HouseStonecroft, Pit House Lane, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6QRStonecroft, Pit House Lane, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6QR
- Sold Nov 2023£425,000 | 5 Bed HouseMeadowstone, Pit House Lane, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6QRMeadowstone, Pit House Lane, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6QR
- Sold Apr 2021£275,000 | 4 Bed House1, Currys Buildings, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6QU1, Currys Buildings, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6QU
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Of the 20 addresses on Leamside, Houghton Le Spring, DH4, Poplar Cottage, Houghton Le Spring comes out as the 7th largest and the 12th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £180k more expensive than the average property across the DH4 district.
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Schools Nearby
- West Rainton Primary School600 m away
- East Rainton Primary School2.5 km away
- Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School2.8 km away
- Belmont Community School3.4 km away
- Hetton Academy3.7 km away
- Kepier4.0 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Durham|5.6 km away
- Chester-le-Street|6.0 km away
- Seaham|11.6 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Broadband here reaches superfast speeds, based on recent Ofcom data.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast Broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency data.
