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26 Fennel Drive, Chilton Moor, Houghton le Spring, DH4 6SL

UPRN:45163626Detached HouseBeds -Built 2023
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band DEPC: B (83)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-01T13:54:33.698972+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:59:52.950712+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 refreshCouncil Tax· 6mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-17T13:06:16.453750+00:00)
26 Fennel Drive, Chilton Moor, Houghton le Spring, DH4 6SL

HP Score

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

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
17 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£237,000
£213k - £261kMedium
Estimate
£237k
Range
£213k – £261k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,100
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,100
Yield
5.57%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

26 Fennel Drive earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 79/100. Investment score 70/100 reflects strong fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. 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 listingsMarket 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)ONS 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
79/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
70/ 100
High
Crime Score
17/ 100
Moderate
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Walkability
No data
Transit & Bike
No data

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£237,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,100
Gross Yield5.57%
1y Growth+23.8%
3y Growth-1.6%
5y Growth-1.4%
10y Growth+0.7%
Last Sold Price£191,500 (2024-02-29)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0DH4 6SL
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • DM/26/02425/NMA
    Non-material amendment to planning permission DM/25/00861/FPA for demolition of existing buildings and construction of two new retail units with associated car parking, landscaping and access. The application seeks amendments to Conditions 5 (Contaminated Land - Phase 4) and 9 (Habitat Completion) of the planning permission.
    Pending
  • 26/01888/FUL
    Single storey steel framed extension to the existing warehouse
    Pending
  • DM/26/01904/HPN
    The erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.0m, for which the maximum height would be 3.6m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.5m.
    Approved
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership75.9%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining999+ yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2024-02-29
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£27,989
Population Density-
Owner Occupied55%
Age Distribution
0-15 16%16-64 62%65+ 22%
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Schools Nearby

  • Dubmire Primary
    0.3 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Woodlea Primary School
    0.8 mi

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

  • Burnside Academy Inspires
    1.0 mi
    -
  • Kepier
    1.1 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

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

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