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18 Birkdale Drive, Shiney Row, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4QH
This 109 square metre property in Shiney Row, Houghton Le Spring, 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. Records show the property last changed hands for £99,995 back in 1997.
Property Type
Detached House
Bedrooms
5
Floor Area
109 m²
Council Tax
Band E
Property Features
Built 1967–1975
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 05 Dec 2023
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D64
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.7 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£288,000
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Transaction history
£99,995Latest
Nov 1997Source: HM Land Registry
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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 Birkdale Drive
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 33 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£917/£1,692 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than only 16% of similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
28 years/15 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than 88% of similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
64 (D)/67 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
Around average
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
109 m²/92 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than 76% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
4.7 t/year/3.9 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than only 15% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
7 rooms/5 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than 94% 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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About Shiney Row, Houghton Le Spring
This property is located in Shiney Row, a part of Houghton‑le‑Spring in the DH4 postal district, giving you access to the town’s community facilities and the surrounding countryside.
Shiney Row lies within Houghton‑le‑Spring, a town in Tyne and Wear, England. The area is part of a historic settlement that dates back to Norman times and was historically in County Durham. As a suburb of Sunderland, it provides a residential environment with local character and a sense of community. The postal district DH4 places it within the broader Sunderland area, offering access to the amenities and services of the town while maintaining a quieter, village‑like setting.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
50.2dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
40.1dB
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
11 within 3kmP
Bournmoor Primary School
870m
10 mins
P
Shiney Row Primary School
1.1km
13 mins
P
Woodlea Primary School
1.5km
17 mins
S
Kepier
2.8km
33 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmGolf Course Road-Bowes Lea
Bus Stop306m
4 mins
Chester Road-Boundary Houses
Bus Stop364m
4 mins
Blind Lane-Golf Course Road
Bus Stop405m
5 mins
Chester Road-Fernlea
Bus Stop420m
5 mins
Lambton Pleasure Park
Bus Stop620m
7 mins
Blind Lane-Jane Pitts Cottage
Bus Stop643m
8 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
Nearby Property Businesses
Local professionals serving this area
Map
41 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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