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DH4

HOUGHTON LE SPRING

County Durham, North East, England

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DH4 covers HOUGHTON LE SPRING in County Durham, North East.

Avg price £172,493
1yr change ▼ 4.6%
Crime 48% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£172,493

▼ 4.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

40% below national avg

Crime Rate

42.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

48% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

12 schools

Broadband Speed

361 Mbps

Property Prices in DH4

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DH4 is £172,493, which is 17% below the County Durham average of £207,512.

Properties in DH4 cost 39.9% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in DH4 have fallen 4.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £281,971 489
Semi-detached £146,913 561
Terraced £103,515 591
Flat £72,951 31
All types £172,493 1723

5-Year Price History

£167K £170K £173K £176K £179K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in DH4

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 42.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, DH4 has a crime rate well 48% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
15.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
2.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
1.8 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
7.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
5.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in DH4

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DH4 has 12 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Shiney Row Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Bournmoor Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
West Rainton Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Kepier Secondary Good mi
New Penshaw Academy Primary Not inspected mi

1

Outstanding

1

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

288,606

Population

62

Median Age

27%

Owner-Occupied

69%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
27.0%
Private rent
13.0%
Social rent
27.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in DH4 are 361.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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361.0 Mbps

Avg Download

65.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

90%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in DH4 is collected by Sunderland. The Band D rate is £1,899/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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DH4 — HOUGHTON LE SPRING

Area Summary

DH4 (HOUGHTON LE SPRING) offers affordable property prices (£172,493, 40% below national average), low crime (48% below national average), 12 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (361 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about DH4 HOUGHTON LE SPRING

What is the average house price in DH4 HOUGHTON LE SPRING?
The average house price in DH4 (HOUGHTON LE SPRING) is £172,493, based on 1723 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 40% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 4.6% over the past year.
Is DH4 HOUGHTON LE SPRING a safe area to live?
Crime in DH4 is significantly below the national average (42.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (15.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (7.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of DH4 HOUGHTON LE SPRING?
The population of DH4 (HOUGHTON LE SPRING) is approximately 288,606 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 27% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 27% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in DH4?
The average broadband download speed in DH4 is 361 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 90%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in DH4 HOUGHTON LE SPRING?
There are 12 schools in or near DH4. 17% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

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