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42 Alder Close, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring, DH5 9LG

UPRN:45026475Semi-Detached House3 bedsBuilt 1967-1975
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: C (74)
Data freshness:Listing· 3mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-07-25T04:00:03.201892+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-01T13:48:56.055423+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:04:34.981544+00:00)EPC· 3mo agoEPC: ageing, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-08-21T11:11:28.986757+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· 1mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
42 Alder Close, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring, DH5 9LG

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
3 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£238,000
£226k - £250kHigh
Estimate
£238k
Range
£226k – £250k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,750
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£1,750
Yield
8.82%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

42 Alder Close earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 69/100. Investment score 58/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (43/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
69/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
58/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
18/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
43/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 19Bike 52
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£238,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,750
Gross Yield8.82%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+3.1%
5y Growth+0.6%
10y Growth+0.8%
Last Sold Price£90,000 (2003-08-28)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceLow
  • RadonLow
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0DH5 9LG
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/02257/FUL
    Alterations to shop front and retention of mixed-use ground floor retail (Use Class E(a)) and hot food takeaway (Sui Generis) as approved by planning permission 99/01056/FUL Retail - Use Class E(a) to operate between the hours of 07:00-22:00 Monday to Sunday including Bank Holidays. Hot food Takeaway (Sui Generis) to operate between the hours of 08:00-17:00 Monday to Sunday including Bank Holidays
    Pending
  • 26/02258/ADV
    Erection of 1no. externally illuminated fascia sign and 3no. window panels
    Pending
  • 26/02057/DIS
    Discharge of condition 3 (Materials) attached to planning application 25/00915/FUL.
    Approved
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership87.1%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2003-08-28
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£27,989
Population Density-
Owner Occupied64%
Age Distribution
0-15 10%16-64 57%65+ 33%
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Schools Nearby

  • Hetton Academy
    0.1 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Hetton Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • Hetton Lyons Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Hetton Lyons Nursery School
    0.4 mi
    Good

2 of 12 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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