7 CHURCH STREET
HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR DH4 4DN
Property details
Floor area
91 m²
Council tax band
A
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: before 1900
Deprivation
Decile 2 (3,990 of 33,755)
Street crime
126 incidents within 1 mile (Jun 2026)
Key features
- End Terrace House
- Two Bedrooms
- Ensuite W/C
- Council Tax Band - A
- EPC Rating - D
Description
Upon entering, you are welcomed by a spacious entrance hallway which provides access to the main living areas. The bright and generously sized lounge creates an inviting space for relaxing or entertaining, benefiting from plenty of natural light and a comfortable layout. To the rear of the property is a compact yet functional kitchen offering ample storage and workspace.
Upstairs, the property continues to impress with a modern family bathroom, a large double bedroom featuring the added convenience of an ensuite W/C, and a well-proportioned single bedroom ideal as a child’s room, guest room, or home office.
As an end terrace property, the home enjoys additional privacy and unique features that set it apart from similar homes in the area. Offering a superb location and spacious accommodation throughout, this property is ideal for couples, small families, or professional tenants looking for a well-connected and welcoming home.
IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS: We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases.
STA260159/2
Listed by
Chester le Street
National Home Move - LSL Franchise
Reference: 88189848
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 09/08/2017
Expiry date: 08/08/2027
Current heating cost: £871/year
Potential heating cost: £383/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £32,075
Recommendations
- Flat roof or sloping ceiling insulation (£850 - £1,500)
- 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Draughtproof single-glazed windows (£80 - £120)
- Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Replace single glazed windows with low-E double glazing (£3,300 - £6,500)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Registered land (INSPIRE)
This location is outside the imported HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygons.
Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.
Floorplans
Floorplan
EPC Graphs
EPC Rating Graph
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Sunderland. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Sunderland.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Sunderland: £474/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Houghton Cuts | 0.0 miles |
| Bus stop | Houghton le Spring | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Walker & Morrell | 0.1 miles |
| Train station | South Hylton | 4.4 miles |
| Train station | Chester-le-Street | 4.4 miles |
| Hospital | Sunderland Primary care Trust | 5.9 miles |
| University | Ustinov College | 6.1 miles |
| Hospital | University Hospital of North Durham | 6.2 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 |
| Shoplifting | 21 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 |
| Other crime | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total incidents | 126 |
Within 1 mile during Jun 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernard Gilpin Primary School | Primary | 0.1 miles | Outstanding — 13 Nov 2022 |
| Houghton Le Spring Nursery School | Nursery | 0.2 miles | Outstanding — 30 Oct 2014 |
| Kepier | Secondary | 0.2 miles | Good — 8 May 2022 |
| St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 27 Jun 2022 |
| Gillas Lane Primary Academy | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 20 Dec 2013 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Street, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 | £700/mo | 2 | 0 miles | Rightmove |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Edwin Street, DH5 | £575/mo | 2 | 0.25 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Outram Street, DH5 | £500/mo | 2 | 0.31 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Market Place, DH5 | £675/mo | 2 | 0.32 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Houghton-Le-Spring, DH5 | £560/mo | 2 | 0.34 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Kirkstone Close, DH5 | £800/mo | 2 | 0.36 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Kirkstone Close, DH5 | £800/mo | 2 | 0.36 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Baker Street, DH5 | £575/mo | 2 | 0.37 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Gladstone Street, DH4 | £600/mo | 2 | 0.94 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £643/mo (9 listings)