Real sold price data from HM Land Registry · Last 5 years · Excludes most recent 3 months (reporting lag)
Property Market Overview — Houghton le Spring has seen steady trading activity with 5,471 sales over five years, averaging around £162,000. The market remains moderately priced for the North East, with properties ranging from £60,000 to £205,000 in recent transactions.
Property Types and Price Differences — Terraced homes dominate the market by volume (1,989 sales) and are the most affordable at under £96,000 on average. Semi-detached properties command roughly 48% more, while detached homes are nearly three times the price of terraced equivalents at £265,600, reflecting their relative scarcity in the area.
Price Trends Over Time — Over five years, prices have risen modestly by 3.8%. After dipping in 2023 to £154,274, the market recovered, with the last 12 months tracking at £165,919—slightly above the five-year mean.
What Stands Out — Terraced and semi-detached homes together account for around two-thirds of all sales, making them the backbone of this market. Flats remain niche, with only 120 recorded sales and the lowest average value at £72,723.
| Street | Sales | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|
| Monarch Road | 63 | £201,894 |
| Allenson View | 61 | £292,306 |
| Whitworth Park Drive | 58 | £220,692 |
| Houghton Road | 48 | £111,175 |
| Henry Street | 47 | £118,084 |
| Dragonfly Way | 41 | £274,187 |
| Station Road | 40 | £159,331 |
| South Street | 36 | £144,150 |
| Monkshood Drive | 35 | £208,793 |
| Kingfisher Drive | 34 | £144,548 |
| Date | Address | Postcode | Price | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 6 Hindsons Crescent North | DH4 4SA | £185,000 | Semi-detached |
| Dec 2025 | 12 The Limes | DH4 7HU | £120,000 | Semi-detached |
| Dec 2025 | 6 Alderson Road | DH4 6FX | £170,000 | Terraced |
| Dec 2025 | 3 Oak Street | DH4 6AT | £60,000 | Terraced |
| Dec 2025 | 44 The Cove | DH4 7DS | £90,000 | Semi-detached |
| Dec 2025 | 14 Lambton Terrace | DH4 7PL | £107,000 | Terraced |
| Dec 2025 | 2 Herrington Mews | DH4 4NS | £205,000 | Detached |
| Dec 2025 | 7 Bailey Way | DH5 0HB | £155,000 | Terraced |
| Dec 2025 | 17 Henry Street | DH5 9BH | £152,000 | Detached |
| Dec 2025 | 2 The Green | DH5 8AL | £150,000 | Terraced |
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Yes. The average property price in Houghton Le Spring has increased by 4% over the past 5 years, with the current mean price at £161,967 and the median at £139,000.
The mean average property price in Houghton Le Spring is £161,967 based on 5,471 sales over the last 5 years. The median price (the middle value, less affected by extremes) is £139,000.
The most expensive property type in Houghton Le Spring is detached homes, averaging £265,604. The most affordable is flats, averaging £72,723. There have been 5,471 total sales in the last 5 years.
There have been 5,471 property sales recorded in Houghton Le Spring over the past 5 years, based on HM Land Registry data. The busiest street is Monarch Road with 63 sales.
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