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21 Otterburn Crescent, Houghton le Spring, DH4 5HT

UPRN:45044087Semi-Detached House2 bedsBuilt 1950-1966
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band AEPC: C (70)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-01T13:50:34.056267+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:55:23.271280+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+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
21 Otterburn Crescent, Houghton le Spring, DH4 5HT

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£131,000
£124k - £137kHigh
Estimate
£131k
Range
£124k – £137k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£800
£750 - £850
Monthly
£800
Yield
7.33%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

21 Otterburn Crescent earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 72/100. Investment score 66/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (49/100). 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 leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
72/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
66/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
18/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
49/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 25Bike 55
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£131,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£800
Gross Yield7.33%
1y Growth+29.7%
3y Growth-1.6%
5y Growth-1.4%
10y Growth+0.7%
Last Sold Price£82,500 (2025-08-08)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0DH4 5HT
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/02146/FUL
    Proposed change of use from carpet sales showroom to music rehearsal/recording studio
    Pending
  • 26/01888/FUL
    Single storey steel framed extension to the existing warehouse
    Pending
  • 26/01811/AM1
    Non Material Amendment to approved application 25/02793/FU4 (Erection of single-storey extension along the south side of the existing PE block, to provide a new learning space.) to allow internal alterations to the layout of the existing practice rooms, relocation of external steps, additional windows to the existing PE Block, Fire escape door serving the Dance/Drama Hall relocated and additional one added to the west elevation, Brickwork below the proposed render to the PE Block extension to be Lanzarote Black, render to be K Rend, Fintry Stone and Minor amendments to walls and openings to suit closest brick dimension.
    Approved
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership75.9%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2025-08-08
  • 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 Density3,051 /km²
Owner Occupied57%
Age Distribution
0-15 17%16-64 63%65+ 20%
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Schools Nearby

  • Burnside Academy Inspires
    0.3 mi
    -
  • Newbottle Primary Academy
    0.4 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Dubmire Primary
    0.7 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Kepier
    0.7 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

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

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