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2 The Poplars, Penshaw, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7HS
This 90 square metre property in Penshaw, 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. The property last sold for £140,000 in 2022, up from £114,950 previously.
Property Type
Semi-Detached House
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor Area
90 m²
Council Tax
Band A
Property Features
Built 1950–1966
Private Garden
Enclosed private garden
Off Street Parking
Recently Refurbished
Renovated and updated
Corner Plot
Positioned on a corner with extra frontage
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D60
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.5 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£166,000
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Transaction history
+21.8%(16y)
£140,000Latest
Mar 2022£114,950
Feb 2006Source: HM Land Registry
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20 The Poplars Penshaw Houghton Le Spring DH4 7HS
Oct 2024
£133,000
16 The Poplars Penshaw Houghton Le Spring DH4 7HS
Aug 2022
£142,000
4 The Poplars Penshaw Houghton Le Spring DH4 7HS
Jul 2022
£115,000
22 The Poplars Penshaw Houghton Le Spring DH4 7HS
Jun 2021
£68,000
1 The Poplars Penshaw Houghton Le Spring DH4 7HS
Nov 2013
£80,000
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 Poplars
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 18 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£1,556/£1,085 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than all similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
4 years/5 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than 60% of similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
60 (D)/67 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than only 11% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
90 m²/75 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than 78% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
4.5 t/year/3.3 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than only 11% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
5 rooms/4 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than 61% 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 Penshaw, Houghton Le Spring
This property is located in Houghton-le-Spring, a town in Tyne and Wear, England, part of the Sunderland area and situated within the DH 4 postal district.
Houghton-le-Spring is a town situated in Tyne and Wear, England, that traces its recorded origins back to Norman times. Historically, the area was part of County Durham before becoming incorporated into the modern county of Tyne and Wear. The town is included within the larger Sunderland area, providing a sense of community and local identity. The postal district for the locality is DH 4, which situates it within the broader regional postal system. Residents and visitors can identify the town by its historical roots and its current status as a part of the Sunderland borough. The town’s character is shaped by its historical background, its inclusion in the Tyne and Wear county, and its placement within the DH 4 postcode area.
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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
40.0dB
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
13 within 3kmP
New Penshaw Academy
235m
3 mins
P
Barnwell Academy
579m
7 mins
P
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw
788m
9 mins
S
St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington
2.3km
27 mins
S
Biddick Academy
2.4km
29 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmThe Limes
Bus Stop110m
1 min
Rainton Street
Bus Stop121m
1 min
The Oaks
Bus Stop125m
2 mins
Rainton Street-Fenwick Street
Bus Stop159m
2 mins
Penshaw
Bus Stop323m
4 mins
Avondale Avuenue
Bus Stop334m
4 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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Local professionals serving this area
Map
43 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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