# 2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (DH5 8EY)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 21 KIRKNEWTON CLOSE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR DH5 8EY |
| Price | £105,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | A |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1983-1990 |
| Floor area | 58 m² |
| Last sold | £105,000 Apr 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 17/05/2026 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Current heating cost:** £510/year

### Recommendations
- W1 (1,200)
- I (3,000)
- N (6,000)
- U (8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8756-7625-4260-6488-5992)

## 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.

## Property Photos

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/157922957/1567756) - EPC Rating Graph

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 21 KIRKNEWTON CLOSE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 8EY | £105,000 | 11/04/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 21 KIRKNEWTON CLOSE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 8EY | £90,000 | 13/10/2023 | Semi-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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 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)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £135,428 (27 Semi-detached, DH5, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -22.5%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £633/mo
- **Realistic:** £703/mo
- **Optimistic:** £773/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £474/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 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)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.55% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £71,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £57,500

*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 £575/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 6.6%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 15.2×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £79/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 3.1%

*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:** £1,810/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 31.4%
- **10y growth:** 34.9%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Sunderland; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 7%
- **5y growth (index):** 23.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 44.1%

## Flood risk

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

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