Sold STC House

27 MONARCH ROAD

HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR DH4 6FG

3 beds 2 baths 86 m² Listed 5 Nov 2025 (-246d)

£225,000

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# 3 bedroom house for sale (DH4 6FG)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 27 MONARCH ROAD, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR DH4 6FG |
| Price | £225,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | C |
| Last sold | £218,500 Mar 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** B
- **Potential rating:** A
- **Expiry date:** 08/08/2032
- **Current heating cost:** £261/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,500

### Recommendations
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0310-3591-2080-2302-2425)

## Description

**Entrance Door To** -

**Lobby** - Radiator, door to

**Lounge** - 4.75m x 3.12m (15'7" x 10'2") - Radiator, feature panelling.

**Inner Hallway** - Staircase.

**Cloaks W.C** - Low level w.c, hand basin, radiator.

**Kitchen Diner** - 5.72m x 2.44m (18'9" x 8'0") - Range of fitted base and wall units with contrasting work surfaces incorporating a stainless steel electric oven and gas hob with overhead extractor, stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap, integrated fridge, freezer and washing machine, radiator, French doors to rear.

**Stairs To First Floor Landing** - Radiator.

**Master Bedroom** - 5.21m x 2.74m (17'1" x 8'11") - Feature panelling, radiator.

**Ensuite** - White suite with chrome effect fittings comprising: Low level w.c, pedestal wash basin, shower cubicle, radiator.

**Bedroom Two** - 3.30m x 2.64m (10'9" x 8'7") - Radiator.

**Bedroom Three** - 3.05m x 2.16m (10'0" x 7'1") - Radiator.

**Bathroom** - Luxurious white suite with chrome effect fittings comprising: Panel bath low level w.c, pedestal wash hand basin, radiator, extractor, part tiled walls.

**Externally** - Externally the property has front and rear SOUTH FACING lawned gardens, DOUBLE driveway and garage.

**Mortgage Advice** - It is now a legal requirement under the Estate Agents Act 1991, to establish what mortgage, if any, is required and to confirm the applicants ability to obtain this finance. If you need any help or advice over obtaining a mortgage, our mortgage department will be pleased to help and advise you on all Building Society or Bank mortgages without obligation. This service is available even if you are not buying via ourselves. Written quotations available on request. There is no charge for this service.

**Please Note** - Please note that all sizes have been measured with an electronic measuring tape and are approximations only. Under the terms of the The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 we are obliged to point out that none of the services described in these particulars have been tested by ourselves. We present these details of the property in good faith and they were accurate at the time at which we inspected the property. These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of presentation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in this firms employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property.

Your home is at risk if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage or other loans secured on it.

## Property Photos

- ![IMG_7772.jpeg](/listings/photos/169031531/825302) - IMG_7772.jpeg
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/169031531/825303) - Lounge
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/169031531/825304) - Lounge
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/169031531/825305) - Lounge
- ![Kitchen Diner](/listings/photos/169031531/825306) - Kitchen Diner
- ![Kitchen Diner](/listings/photos/169031531/825307) - Kitchen Diner
- ![CLoaks w.c](/listings/photos/169031531/825308) - CLoaks w.c
- ![Kitchen Diner](/listings/photos/169031531/825309) - Kitchen Diner
- ![Kitchen Diner](/listings/photos/169031531/825310) - Kitchen Diner
- ![Master Bedroom](/listings/photos/169031531/825311) - Master Bedroom
- ![Master Bedroom](/listings/photos/169031531/825312) - Master Bedroom
- ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/169031531/825313) - Bedroom Two
- ![Ensuite](/listings/photos/169031531/825314) - Ensuite
- ![Bedroom Three](/listings/photos/169031531/825315) - Bedroom Three
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/169031531/825316) - Bathroom
- ![Externally](/listings/photos/169031531/825317) - Externally

## Floorplans

- ![Floor Plan.jpg](/listings/photos/169031531/825318) - Floor Plan.jpg

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/169031531/825319) - EE Rating

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 27 MONARCH ROAD, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6FG | £218,500 | 27/03/2026 | Detached |
| 27 MONARCH ROAD, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6FG | £199,950 | 30/05/2022 | Detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 2 MONARCH ROAD, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6FG | £294,950 | 30/06/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 66 MONARCH ROAD, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6FG | £249,950 | 30/06/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 65 MONARCH ROAD, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6FG | £294,950 | 30/06/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 1 MONARCH ROAD, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6FG | £234,950 | 30/06/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 52 MONARCH ROAD, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6FG | £264,950 | 30/05/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 53 MONARCH ROAD, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6FG | £299,950 | 26/05/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 51 MONARCH ROAD, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6FG | £299,950 | 26/05/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 58 MONARCH ROAD, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6FG | £94,000 | 11/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 59 MONARCH ROAD, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6FG | £94,000 | 11/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 55 MONARCH ROAD, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6FG | £174,950 | 31/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 57 MONARCH ROAD, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6FG | £209,950 | 20/03/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 50 MONARCH ROAD, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6FG | £249,950 | 17/03/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 63 MONARCH ROAD, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6FG | £229,950 | 06/01/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 60 MONARCH ROAD, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6FG | £94,000 | 23/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 61 MONARCH ROAD, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6FG | £94,000 | 23/12/2022 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £212,030 (15 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £99,999 (5 Other, DH4, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +125%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Sunderland). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £631/mo
- **Realistic:** £701/mo
- **Optimistic:** £771/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Sunderland (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £549/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Grasswell Tec, DH4 | £630/mo | 3 | 0.58 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Station Road, DH4 | £725/mo | 3 | 0.97 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £678/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.3% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £84,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £67,800

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £678/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 3.6%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 27.7×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-301/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -5.5%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £2,616/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** -91.1%
- **10y growth:** -58.2%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Sunderland; All dwelling types series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 5.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 20.5%
- **10y growth (index):** 40.8%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

86 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£218,500 Mar 2026

Price per m²

£2,616/m²

Local average

£99,999 (+125%)

Street crime

134 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Three Bedroom Detached Home
G/ch & Double Glazing
Spacious Lounge
Cloaks w.c
Fitted Kitchen Diner With Appliances
Bathroom & Ensuite
Front Double Driveway LeadingTo Garage
Rear South Facing Garden
Great Location!

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

BOOK THE MOVING VAN... this stunning three bedroom detached home is perfect for you! The immaculate accommodation briefly comprises: Entrance door to lobby, spacious lounge, inner hall with cloaks w.c, open plan UPGRADED kitchen diner with integrated appliances and French doors to the rear, stairs to first floor landing providing access to a stylish family bathroom and three bedrooms master having an ensuite and fitted wardrobes. Externally the property has front and rear SOUTH FACING lawned gardens, DOUBLE driveway and garage. Additional benefits include Gas central heating, double glazing.

Entrance Door To -

Lobby - Radiator, door to

Lounge - 4.75m x 3.12m (15'7" x 10'2") - Radiator, feature panelling.

Inner Hallway - Staircase.

Cloaks W.C - Low level w.c, hand basin, radiator.

Kitchen Diner - 5.72m x 2.44m (18'9" x 8'0") - Range of fitted base and wall units with contrasting work surfaces incorporating a stainless steel electric oven and gas hob with overhead extractor, stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap, integrated fridge, freezer and washing machine, radiator, French doors to rear.

Stairs To First Floor Landing - Radiator.

Master Bedroom - 5.21m x 2.74m (17'1" x 8'11") - Feature panelling, radiator.

Ensuite - White suite with chrome effect fittings comprising: Low level w.c, pedestal wash basin, shower cubicle, radiator.

Bedroom Two - 3.30m x 2.64m (10'9" x 8'7") - Radiator.

Bedroom Three - 3.05m x 2.16m (10'0" x 7'1") - Radiator.

Bathroom - Luxurious white suite with chrome effect fittings comprising: Panel bath low level w.c, pedestal wash hand basin, radiator, extractor, part tiled walls.

Externally - Externally the property has front and rear SOUTH FACING lawned gardens, DOUBLE driveway and garage.

Mortgage Advice - It is now a legal requirement under the Estate Agents Act 1991, to establish what mortgage, if any, is required and to confirm the applicants ability to obtain this finance. If you need any help or advice over obtaining a mortgage, our mortgage department will be pleased to help and advise you on all Building Society or Bank mortgages without obligation. This service is available even if you are not buying via ourselves. Written quotations available on request. There is no charge for this service.

Please Note - Please note that all sizes have been measured with an electronic measuring tape and are approximations only. Under the terms of the The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 we are obliged to point out that none of the services described in these particulars have been tested by ourselves. We present these details of the property in good faith and they were accurate at the time at which we inspected the property. These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of presentation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in this firms employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property.

Your home is at risk if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage or other loans secured on it.

Listed by

Houghon Le Spring

Janine Hegarty Bell Limited

Reference: 169031531

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: B

Potential rating: A

Inspection date: 09/08/2022

Expiry date: 08/08/2032

Current heating cost: £261/year

Potential heating cost: £261/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,500

Recommendations

Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floor Plan.jpg

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

Price history

9% since 2022

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	27/03/2026 (3 months ago)	£218,500	+9.3%
Sold	30/05/2022 (4 years ago)	£199,950	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
Same street 2 MONARCH ROAD, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6FG	£294,950	30/06/2023	Detached
Same street 66 MONARCH ROAD, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6FG	£249,950	30/06/2023	Detached
Same street 65 MONARCH ROAD, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6FG	£294,950	30/06/2023	Detached
Same street 1 MONARCH ROAD, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6FG	£234,950	30/06/2023	Detached
Same street 52 MONARCH ROAD, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6FG	£264,950	30/05/2023	Detached
Same street 53 MONARCH ROAD, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6FG	£299,950	26/05/2023	Detached
Same street 51 MONARCH ROAD, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6FG	£299,950	26/05/2023	Detached
Same street 58 MONARCH ROAD, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6FG	£94,000	11/04/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 59 MONARCH ROAD, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6FG	£94,000	11/04/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 55 MONARCH ROAD, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6FG	£174,950	31/03/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 57 MONARCH ROAD, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6FG	£209,950	20/03/2023	Detached
Same street 50 MONARCH ROAD, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6FG	£249,950	17/03/2023	Detached
Same street 63 MONARCH ROAD, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6FG	£229,950	06/01/2023	Detached
Same street 60 MONARCH ROAD, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6FG	£94,000	23/12/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 61 MONARCH ROAD, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6FG	£94,000	23/12/2022	Semi-detached

Street average: £212,030 (15 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth -91.1%

10y growth -58.2%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Sunderland. Series: All dwelling types. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 5.9%

5y (index) 20.5%

10y (index) 40.8%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Sunderland. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £631/mo

Realistic £701/mo

Optimistic £771/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Sunderland.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Sunderland: £549/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View DH4 6FG

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	BLIND LANE-JANE PITTS COTTAGE-N/B	0.1 miles
Bus stop	BLIND LANE-JANE PITTS COTTAGE-S/B	0.1 miles
Shop	Go local	0.3 miles
Shop	Blue Olive	0.8 miles
Train station	Chester-le-Street	3.5 miles
Train station	South Hylton	3.8 miles
Hospital	Sunderland Primary care Trust	5.2 miles
Hospital	University Hospital of North Durham	6.2 miles
University	Ustinov College	6.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	33
Shoplifting	21
Anti-social behaviour	18
Burglary	17
Criminal damage and arson	16
Public order	11
Other theft	8
Vehicle crime	8
Other crime	2
Total incidents	134

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Newbottle Primary Academy	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 15 Feb 2017
Burnside Academy Inspires	Primary	0.8 miles	Good — 8 Oct 2014
Shiney Row Primary School	Primary	0.8 miles	Good — 30 Oct 2012
Dubmire Primary	Primary	0.9 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Bournmoor Primary School	Primary	1.0 miles	Good — 16 Jul 2015

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title	Rent	Beds	Distance	As seen on
3 Bed Terraced House, Grasswell Tec, DH4	£630/mo	3	0.58 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Station Road, DH4	£725/mo	3	0.97 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £678/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.3%

Max investor price (0.8%) £84,750

Target investor price (1%) £67,800

Gross yield 3.6%

Cost-to-rent ratio 27.7×

Monthly cashflow £-301/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -5.5%

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).

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