Houses for sale in Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland


House Prices in Houghton Le Spring

Properties in Houghton Le Spring have an average house price of £143k and had 2,675 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.¹
Houghton Le Spring is an area in Sunderland with 22,322 households², where the most expensive property was sold for £795k.


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Property price trends in Houghton Le Spring

According to the latest Land Registry data, the average home in Houghton Le Spring sold for £149,892 in 2026. That figure comes from a substantial record of 23,599 sales logged over the past 31 years.

Prices have continued to climb over the last three years. Compared with 2023, when the typical sale came in around £140,209, that's a rise of roughly 6.9%.

Looking back five years, average prices are up about 4.7% since 2021, a gain of around £6,760 in cash terms.

Zoom out to the past decade for the fuller picture. Back in 2016, homes here averaged £136,670, so the typical sold price has climbed about 9.7% since then, roughly 0.9% a year. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace edges up closer to 1.3%.

Frequently asked questions about Houghton Le Spring


What is the average price for a property for sale in Houghton Le Spring?

The average price for a property for sale in Houghton Le Spring is £142,747. This amount is 3% lower than the average price in Sunderland. There are more than 10,000 property listings for sale in Houghton Le Spring.


What locations have the most expensive properties for sale in Houghton Le Spring?

The locations with the most expensive properties for sale in Houghton Le Spring are Washington East at an average of £249,504, Shiney Row at an average of £152,540 and Houghton at an average of £141,844.


What locations have the most affordable properties for sale in Houghton Le Spring?

The locations with the most affordable properties for sale in Houghton Le Spring are Hetton at an average of £129,109 and Copt Hill at an average of £140,750.


Which train stations are available in or near Houghton Le Spring?

Some of the train stations available in or near Houghton Le Spring are Chester-Le-Street, Seaham and Sunderland.


Property Price Paid in Houghton Le Spring by Year

The average sold property price by year was:

Year Average Sold Price Price Change
Sold Properties More information
2026 £149,892
Price increase
4%
358 Properties
2025 £144,496
Price increase
3%
826 Properties
2024 £139,925
Price decrease
-0,2%
773 Properties
2023 £140,209
Price decrease
-3%
718 Properties
2022 £143,819
Price increase
0,5%
858 Properties
2021 £143,132
Price increase
2%
998 Properties
2020 £139,595
Price decrease
-0,2%
806 Properties
2019 £139,825
Price decrease
-9%
893 Properties
2018 £151,970
Price increase
3%
910 Properties
2017 £147,051
Price increase
7%
979 Properties
Source: HM Land Registry — official sold price data published by the UK Government.

Property Price per Property Type in Houghton Le Spring

Here you can find historic sold price data in order to help with your property search.

The average Property Paid Price for specific property types in the last three years are:

Property Type Average Sold Price Sold Properties
Detached House £269,413.00 514 Detached Houses
Flat £68,220.00 65 Flats
Semi Detached House £139,705.00 951 Semi Detached Houses
Terraced House £92,642.00 1,145 Terraced Houses
Source: HM Land Registry — official sold price data published by the UK Government.

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