Sold STC Semi-detached

21 KIRKNEWTON CLOSE

HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR DH5 8EY

2 beds 1 baths 58 m² Listed 7 Feb 2025 (-539d)

£105,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

58 m²

Council tax band

A

Last sold

£105,000 Apr 2025

Local average

£135,428 (-22.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 1 (2,013 of 33,755)

Street crime

103 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Immaculately Presented
  • Perfect First Time Buyer Home
  • Two Bedrooms
  • Private Driveway
  • EPC: D
  • Council Tax Band: A, Sunderland
  • Tenure: Freehold

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

NO CHAIN!

Located in the sought-after residential area of Houghton Le Spring, this charming semi-detached house offers a perfect blend of comfort and convenience.
Boasting two generously sized bedrooms, this property exudes a homely atmosphere with its bright and welcoming interiors.

The property features a well-maintained garden, perfect for relaxing or entertaining guests. Additionally, the convenience of off-street parking adds to the appeal of this wonderful home. With easy access to local amenities, schools, and transport links, this property offers the perfect balance of tranquility and accessibility.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to make this house your home and enjoy all the benefits of living in this desirable location.
Contact us today to arrange a viewing and experience the charm of this delightful property for yourself.

Listed by

Houghton le Spring

Castledene Sales & Lettings (Hartlepool) Limited

Reference: 157922957

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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Price history

17% since 2023

Event Date Price % change
Sold 11/04/2025 (1 year ago) £105,000 +16.7%
Sold 13/10/2023 (2 years ago) £90,000 —

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
18 QUEENSWAY, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 8EJ £75,000 08/07/2025 Semi-detached
12 EARSDON ROAD, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 8ER £96,000 06/09/2024 Semi-detached
6 KIRKLEA ROAD, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 8DP £100,000 16/08/2024 Semi-detached
35 LAWNSWOOD, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 8JB £155,000 15/12/2023 Semi-detached
12A KIRKSTONE CLOSE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 8DW £122,500 01/12/2023 Semi-detached
19 MOUNT PLEASANT, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 8AQ £117,500 31/07/2023 Semi-detached
13 NORMANDY CRESCENT, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 8HF £120,000 27/06/2023 Semi-detached
70 QUEENSWAY, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 8EN £110,000 14/04/2023 Semi-detached
22 KINGSWAY, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 8DJ £60,000 30/09/2022 Semi-detached
19 SEAHAM ROAD, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 8EA £70,000 23/09/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 11 KIRKNEWTON CLOSE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 8EY £106,000 02/09/2022 Terraced
Same street 16 KIRKNEWTON CLOSE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 8EY £83,000 25/07/2022 Terraced
35 SPRING DRIVE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 8BN £147,000 11/05/2022 Semi-detached
41 QUEENSWAY, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 8EW £90,000 04/04/2022 Semi-detached
17 DUNKIRK AVENUE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 8HN £68,500 03/03/2022 Semi-detached
44 SEATON AVENUE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 8EH £135,000 24/02/2022 Semi-detached
9 KIRKSTONE CLOSE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 8DW £70,000 21/01/2022 Semi-detached
34 JOHN STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 8DX £107,000 17/12/2021 Semi-detached
47 QUEENSWAY, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 8EW £102,000 16/12/2021 Semi-detached
32 LAWNSWOOD, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 8JB £110,000 25/11/2021 Semi-detached
55 QUEENSWAY, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 8EW £115,495 23/11/2021 Semi-detached
10 MOUNT PLEASANT, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 8AQ £97,500 22/11/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £94,500 (2 sales)

Area average: £103,425 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 31.4%
10y growth 34.9%

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

1y (index) 7%
5y (index) 23.2%
10y (index) 44.1%

Rental Range

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

Low £633/mo
Realistic £703/mo
Optimistic £773/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Sunderland.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Sunderland: £474/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop Unknown 0.1 miles
Shop Best-one (Queensway Convenience Store) 0.1 miles
Bus stop Queensway - Kingsway (E/B) 0.1 miles
Bus stop QUEENSWAY-KIRKLEA ROAD-W/B 0.1 miles
Train station South Hylton 4.5 miles
Train station Seaham 4.6 miles
Hospital Sunderland Primary care Trust 6.0 miles
University Josephine Butler College 7.3 miles
University Stephenson College 7.4 miles
Hospital Priory Day Hospital 11.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Anti-social behaviour 26
Violence and sexual offences 18
Criminal damage and arson 17
Burglary 15
Shoplifting 9
Other theft 5
Public order 5
Vehicle crime 3
Bicycle theft 2
Other crime 2
Drugs 1
Total incidents 103

Within 1 mile during May 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
Gillas Lane Primary Academy Primary 0.2 miles Good — 20 Dec 2013
Houghton Le Spring Nursery School Nursery 0.2 miles Outstanding — 30 Oct 2014
Bernard Gilpin Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Outstanding — 13 Nov 2022
Kepier Secondary 0.5 miles Good — 8 May 2022
St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton Primary 0.6 miles Good — 27 Jun 2022

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
2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Market Place, DH5 £675/mo 2 0.22 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Edwin Street, DH5 £575/mo 2 0.39 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Outram Street, DH5 £500/mo 2 0.43 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Houghton-Le-Spring, DH5 £560/mo 2 0.44 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Baker Street, DH5 £575/mo 2 0.47 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £577/mo (5 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.55%
Max investor price (0.8%) £71,875
Target investor price (1%) £57,500
Gross yield 6.6%
Cost-to-rent ratio 15.2×
Monthly cashflow £79/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 3.1%
  • 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).