Houghton Le SpringDH5
Sunderland · North East
DH5 (Houghton Le Spring) in the North East shows modest market dynamics with a trajectory score of 46.3/100, placing it at the 28th percentile nationally. Over five years, property prices have grown at 1.7% CAGR while rental values have expanded more robustly at 4.8% CAGR, suggesting stronger investor yield potential than capital appreciation. Population growth of 1.0% over the same period indicates stable but limited demographic expansion. The district remains in pre-cursor gentrification stage, reflecting absence of significant regeneration momentum to date. These metrics characterise a market offering yield-focused opportunities rather than rapid price escalation, with rental growth outpacing capital gains.
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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 up 0.2 points this month to 46/100, driven mainly by safety.
Houghton Le Spring (DH5) common questions
Is Houghton Le Spring up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Houghton Le Spring (DH5) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 46/100 (Average), in the top 71% of districts nationally. The score is down 7.5 points over the last 12 months.
Is Houghton Le Spring safe?
Houghton Le Spring has a safety score of 35/100 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 (DH5) 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 (DH5) is £693 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Houghton Le Spring?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Seaham (SR7), Sunderland (SR3), Durham (DH1), Houghton Le Spring (DH4). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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