Houghton Le SpringDH4
Sunderland · North East
# DH4 Houghton Le Spring Market Profile DH4 sits in the 74th percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 54.4, indicating strong fundamentals. The district shows divergent growth patterns: property prices expanded at 1.7% annually over five years, whilst rental growth significantly outpaced this at 4.8% compound annual growth. Population increased modestly by 1.0% over the same period. The area remains in a pre-cursor gentrification stage, suggesting early-cycle characteristics before substantial neighbourhood transformation. These metrics indicate a rental-focused market where yield dynamics currently favour income-generating investments over capital appreciation strategies, though population stability may constrain future growth trajectories.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 0.9% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.8% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.0% per year
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What's changing in Houghton Le Spring · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.9 points this month to 54/100, driven mainly by price opportunity.
7 planning applications submitted in DH4 over the last six months.
Houghton Le Spring (DH4) common questions
Is Houghton Le Spring up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Houghton Le Spring (DH4) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 54/100 (Strong), in the top 30% of districts nationally. The score is down 2.1 points over the last 12 months.
Is Houghton Le Spring safe?
Houghton Le Spring has a safety score of 75/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Houghton Le Spring?
The average property price in Houghton Le Spring (DH4) is £142k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.9% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Houghton Le Spring?
The median monthly rent in Houghton Le Spring (DH4) is £693 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Houghton Le Spring?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Washington (NE38), Sunderland (SR4), Sunderland (SR3), Sunderland (SR5), Chester Le Street (DH3). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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