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17B Houghton Road, Newbottle, Houghton le Spring, DH4 4EF

UPRN:45006968Converted Flat1 bedsBuilt before 1900
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band AEPC: E (51)
Data freshness:Listing· freshListing: fresh, refreshed yesterday (2026-11-10T04:00:08.634285+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:07:12.042322+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed today (2026-11-10T19:28:26.213530+00:00)EPC· 4mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-01T02:04:50.057738+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 4mo agoSchools: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-07T02:37:19.861486+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refreshCouncil Tax· 6mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-17T13:01:30.794414+00:00)
17B Houghton Road, Newbottle, Houghton le Spring, DH4 4EF

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
today
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£32,000
£26k - £39kLow
Estimate
£32k
Range
£26k – £39k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
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Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

17B Houghton Road earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 64/100. Investment score 53/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (30/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is leasehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

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HP Score
64/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
53/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
23/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
30/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 16Bike 42
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£32,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)-
Gross Yield-
1y Growth-
3y Growth-1.6%
5y Growth-1.4%
10y Growth+0.7%
Last Sold Price£13,500 (1999-12-03)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceModerate
  • RadonLow
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseHigh
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0DH4 4EF
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/01728/FUL
    Erection of two storey side extension with hipped roof.
    Pending
  • 26/01512/FUL
    Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a new flat roof single-storey extension with roof lights. Proposed New Roof covering, including facias, soffits and rainwater goods
    Approved
  • 26/01296/AM1
    Non-material amendment to approved application 25/02916/VAR (Variation of condition 10 (finished floor levels) attached to approved application 23/02090/VAR to amend the wording in order to list the as-built plans of Phases 1 and 2 and seek approval of proposed levels of Phase 3) to change the roof designs of the single garages associated with plots 403, 412,422, 426, 455, 477, 480, 508, 516, 517, 519, 530, 531, 542 and 558.
    Approved
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership76%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining999+ yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change1999-12-03
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
16 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
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Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£27,989
Population Density253 /km²
Owner Occupied68%
Age Distribution
0-15 15%16-64 62%65+ 23%
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Schools Nearby

  • Newbottle Primary Academy
    0.2 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Burnside Academy Inspires
    0.7 mi

    Inspected as Burnside Primary School (URN 108823) on 16 Sep 2014

  • The Poplars
    0.9 mi
    Good
  • Shiney Row Primary School
    0.9 mi
    Good

4 of 13 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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  • Del Cova Houghton Road
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    £280k
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