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19 Waterhouses, Houghton le Spring, DH4 6GE

UPRN:45148950Mid Terrace House3 bedsBuilt 2012 onwards
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: A (92)
Data freshness:Listing· 3mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-08-18T15:06:06.624761+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-01T13:53:50.543021+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:36:08.131935+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
19 Waterhouses, Houghton le Spring, DH4 6GE

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£229,000
£217k - £240kHigh
Estimate
£229k
Range
£217k – £240k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,600
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£1,600
Yield
8.38%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

19 Waterhouses earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 70/100. Investment score 66/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (16/100). 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 covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
70/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
66/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
8/ 100
Low
Walkability
16/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 7Bike 24
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£229,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,600
Gross Yield8.38%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-1.6%
5y Growth-1.4%
10y Growth+0.7%
Last Sold Price£190,000 (2022-02-28)

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0DH4 6GE
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • DM/26/02649/FPA
    Hybrid application comprising Full planning permission for erection of 111no. dwellings, vehicular access, landscaping and associated infrastructure and Outline planning permission for up to 188no. dwellings (all matters reserved) including land set aside for the possible expansion of Bournmoor Primary School
    Pending
  • 26/02190/FUL
    Convert existing detached garage to habitable room
    Pending
  • 26/02153/ADV
    Installation of 1no illuminated surround sign (retrospective)
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership75.9%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2022-02-28
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£27,989
Population Density1,156 /km²
Owner Occupied92%
Age Distribution
0-15 24%16-64 67%65+ 9%

Schools Nearby

  • Bournmoor Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Good
  • Woodlea Primary School
    0.8 mi

    Inspected as Woodlea Primary School (URN 114009) on 1 May 2024

  • Shiney Row Primary School
    0.8 mi
    Good
  • Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw
    1.1 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

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

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