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17 Grasmere Crescent, Shiney Row, Houghton le Spring, DH4 7DG

UPRN:45097305Semi-Detached House3 bedsBuilt 1950-1966
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band AEPC: D (67)
Data freshness:Listing· 3mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-08-19T04:00:03.174024+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-01T13:51:23.032135+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:36:08.131935+00:00)EPC· 3mo agoEPC: ageing, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-08-21T11:11:50.410015+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
17 Grasmere Crescent, Shiney Row, Houghton le Spring, DH4 7DG

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£132,000
£126k - £139kHigh
Estimate
£132k
Range
£126k – £139k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£800
£750 - £850
Monthly
£800
Yield
7.27%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

17 Grasmere Crescent earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 63/100. Investment score 53/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is moderate. Walkability is limited (67/100). 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)Defra 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
HP Score
63/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
53/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
50/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
67/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 28Bike 41
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£132,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£800
Gross Yield7.27%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-1.6%
5y Growth-1.4%
10y Growth+0.7%
Last Sold Price-

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0DH4 7DG
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/02296/FUL
    Erection of a single-storey rear extension to provide a WC and shower.
    Pending
  • 26/02153/ADV
    Installation of 1no illuminated surround sign (retrospective)
    Pending
  • 26/02150/FUL
    Erection of summerhouse to the rear (Part Retrospective)
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership75.9%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change-
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£27,989
Population Density3,798 /km²
Owner Occupied27%
Age Distribution
0-15 22%16-64 58%65+ 20%

Schools Nearby

  • Shiney Row Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • Barnwell Academy
    0.3 mi
    OutstandingImproving
  • The Poplars
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw
    0.4 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

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

Comparables

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  • 20 Grasmere Crescent
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    £76k
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  • 19 Grasmere Crescent
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    £80k
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  • 18 Grasmere Crescent
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    £73k
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  • 20 Grasmere Crescent
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    £40k
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