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6 Ruby Street, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4DR
This 81 square metre property in Houghton Le Spring carries an energy performance rating of D, in line with typical UK homes. It is heated by a gas central heating system and is currently listed as owner-occupied. The property last sold for £70,000 in 2021, representing a significant increase from its previous sale.
Property Type
Mid-Terrace House
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Floor Area
81 m²
Council Tax
Band A
Property Features
Built 1900–1929
Dining Room
Separate dining space
Recently Refurbished
Renovated and updated
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2021
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.3 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Mar 2021from Nov 2008
EPC improved fromF33toD66
Main Fuel
Solid FuelGas
Switched from solid fuel to cleaner energy source
Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + Stat
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System
Hot water system upgraded
Windows
AverageGood
Window efficiency improved
Low Energy Lighting
0%82%
More low energy lighting installed
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£108,000
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Transaction history
+180.0%(18y)
£70,000Latest
Jun 2021£25,000
Feb 2003Source: HM Land Registry
Nearby in DH4 4DR
8 Ruby Street Houghton Le Spring DH4 4DR
Apr 2024
£61,000
7 Ruby Street Houghton Le Spring DH4 4DR
Sept 2023
£78,000
10 Ruby Street Houghton Le Spring DH4 4DR
May 2022
£70,000
22 Ruby Street Houghton Le Spring DH4 4DR
Jan 2022
£58,000
17 Ruby Street Houghton Le Spring DH4 4DR
Nov 2021
£75,000
3 Ruby Street Houghton Le Spring DH4 4DR
Feb 2021
£53,000
1 / 3
House Price Index
England+3.3%
101.6
Jan 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on Ruby Street
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 16 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£864/£818 avg
LowerHigher
Around average
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
5 years/9 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than only 33% of similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
66 (D)/61 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than 72% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
81 m²/75 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than 75% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
3.3 t/year/4.0 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than 78% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
4 rooms/4 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than 72% of similar properties
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (houses) are compared.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
51.6dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
41.1dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
8 months of data for Houghton Le Spring
Total Crimes
31
Monthly Avg
4
Recent Trend
Stable
Most Common
Violence & Sexual
Crime by Category
Violence & Sexual13(42%)
Criminal Damage & Arson6(19%)
Other Crime3(10%)
Burglary3(10%)
Vehicle Crime3(10%)
Drugs1(3%)
Other Theft1(3%)
Public Order1(3%)
Recent Incidents
Criminal Damage & Arson
Nov 2025On or near Morley Terrace
Drugs
Nov 2025On or near Henry Street
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Henry Street
Other Crime
Oct 2025On or near St Andrews
Criminal Damage & Arson
Oct 2025On or near Chipchase Court
Violence & Sexual
Oct 2025On or near Chipchase Court
Data from Police UK • Updated monthly
Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Nearby Schools
14 within 3kmP
Newbottle Primary Academy
334m
4 mins
P
Burnside Academy Inspires
488m
6 mins
P
Bernard Gilpin Primary School
1.3km
15 mins
S
Kepier
1.1km
14 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmHoughton Road-Mowbray Terrace
Bus Stop120m
1 min
Houghton Rd-Grasswell Tce
Bus Stop178m
2 mins
Brinkburn Cres-Burnside Ave
Bus Stop335m
4 mins
Abbey Drive
Bus Stop399m
5 mins
Brinkburn Cres-Moorsburn Dr
Bus Stop402m
5 mins
Brinkburn Cres-Newburn Cres
Bus Stop403m
5 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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44 points of interest nearby
Map data from OpenStreetMap • Transport data from NaPTAN • School data from Dept. for Education • Scenic data from Beautifulplaces.ai
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