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4 The Belfry, Shiney Row, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4QJ
This 111 square metre property in Shiney Row, Houghton Le Spring, Houghton Le Spring carries an energy performance rating of A, placing it among the top tier for energy efficiency in the UK. It is heated by a gas central heating system and is currently listed as owner-occupied. The property last sold for £215,000 in 2021, representing a significant increase from its previous sale.
Property Type
Detached House
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor Area
111 m²
Council Tax
Band D
Flood Risk
Medium
Property Features
Built 1991–1995
Private Garden
Enclosed private garden
Off Street Parking
En-suite Bathroom
Private bathroom attached to bedroom
Dining Room
Separate dining space
Conservatory
Glass-enclosed garden room
Solar Panels
Renewable energy generation
Recently Refurbished
Renovated and updated
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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This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 24 Sept 2025
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Sept 2015
EPC Rating
A
A96
B
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.4 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Oct 2014from Sept 2014
EPC improved fromD64toC78
Renewable Energy
NoneSolar PV
Solar PV panels (50 kWp) installed
Sept 2015from Oct 2014
EPC improved fromC78toA96
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Low Energy Lighting
69%36%
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£280,000
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Transaction history
+186.7%(26y)
£215,000Latest
Oct 2021£75,000
Dec 1995Source: HM Land Registry
Nearby in DH4 4QJ
8 The Belfry Shiney Row Houghton Le Spring DH4 4QJ
Nov 2023
£175,000
22 The Belfry Shiney Row Houghton Le Spring DH4 4QJ
Aug 2021
£220,000
21 The Belfry Shiney Row Houghton Le Spring DH4 4QJ
Nov 2020
£165,000
20 The Belfry Shiney Row Houghton Le Spring DH4 4QJ
Sept 2018
£151,000
9 The Belfry Shiney Row Houghton Le Spring DH4 4QJ
Sept 2017
£140,000
18 The Belfry Shiney Row Houghton Le Spring DH4 4QJ
Mar 2017
£145,000
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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 The Belfry
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 15 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£1,937/£1,329 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than 80% of similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
4 years/20 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than only 7% of similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
96 (A)/65 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than all similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
111 m²/101 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than 63% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
1.4 t/year/4.4 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than all similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
5 rooms/5 rooms avg
FewerMore
Around average
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
49.8dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
38.7dB
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
Shiney Row Primary School
937m
11 mins
P
Bournmoor Primary School
1.1km
13 mins
P
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw
1.4km
17 mins
S
Kepier
2.7km
32 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmBlind Lane-Golf Course Road
Bus Stop173m
2 mins
Golf Course Road-Bowes Lea
Bus Stop372m
4 mins
Blind Lane-Jane Pitts Cottage
Bus Stop456m
5 mins
Chester Road-Boundary Houses
Bus Stop461m
6 mins
Chester Road-Fernlea
Bus Stop477m
6 mins
Chester Road-Hindsons Crescent
Bus Stop631m
8 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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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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