Springwell Avenue, Langley Park, Durham
House prices, sold prices and local information for DH7 9XT.
At a glance
13 property sales on Springwell Avenue, Langley Park, Durham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £132,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £94,792. Average sale prices rose from £77,000 in 2017 to £132,000 in 2025 (+71%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 31% below the Durham average of £192,686 over the same period. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 2 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Springwell Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all DH7 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 12 | £94,792 | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Detached | 1 | £107,000 | 23 Jun 2023 |
Sold prices on Springwell Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20, Springwell Avenue DH7 9XT | 10 Dec 2025 | £186,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 36, Springwell Avenue DH7 9XT | 31 Oct 2025 | £77,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 26, Springwell Avenue DH7 9XT | 28 Mar 2024 | £92,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 23, Springwell Avenue DH7 9XT | 15 Dec 2023 | £85,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, Springwell Avenue DH7 9XT | 23 Jun 2023 | £107,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 36, Springwell Avenue DH7 9XT | 11 Apr 2022 | £100,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 18, Springwell Avenue DH7 9XT | 31 Jan 2022 | £131,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 28, Springwell Avenue DH7 9XT | 21 Dec 2021 | £90,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 18, Springwell Avenue DH7 9XT | 11 Mar 2021 | £70,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, Springwell Avenue DH7 9XT | 3 Jul 2020 | £8,250,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 42, Springwell Avenue DH7 9XT | 22 Nov 2019 | £72,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 26, Springwell Avenue DH7 9XT | 23 Aug 2019 | £79,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 7, Springwell Avenue DH7 9XT | 5 Oct 2018 | £87,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 40, Springwell Avenue DH7 9XT | 31 Aug 2017 | £85,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 26, Springwell Avenue DH7 9XT | 5 May 2017 | £69,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 36, Springwell Avenue | £100,000 (Apr 2022) → £77,500 (Oct 2025) | -23% over 4 yrs |
| 26, Springwell Avenue | £69,000 (May 2017) → £79,000 (Aug 2019) → £92,000 (Mar 2024) | +33% over 7 yrs |
| 18, Springwell Avenue | £70,000 (Mar 2021) → £131,000 (Jan 2022) | +87% over under a year |
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Crime and flood risk near Springwell Avenue
Crime
31 crimes were reported within about a mile of Springwell Avenue in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 15 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Springwell Avenue is in or near 1 Environment Agency flood area:
- Lower River Wear Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Springwell Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langley Park Primary School 183 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.1 mi |
| Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School 98 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village 203 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Witton Gilbert Primary School 188 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Durham Academy 405 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 1.6 mi |
| Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery 201 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor 98 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.6 mi |
| Bearpark Primary School 105 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Durham station 3.7 mi · 1 hr 13 min walk
- Chester-le-Street station 5.4 mi · 1 hr 49 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Springwell Avenue (W-bound, Springwell Avenue) 1 min walk
- Eastern Avenue (W-bound, Eastern Avenue) 2 min walk
- Kingsway (S-bound, Kingsway) 3 min walk
- Hilltop (W-bound, Hilltop View) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Browney House Surgery
Front Street, Langley Park, Durham · 0.3 mi - Dunelm Medical Practice
Kelvin House, 1-2 Victor Terrace, Durham · 1.6 mi - Sacriston Medical Centre
Front Street, Sacriston, Durham · 2.3 mi - The Haven Surgery
The Haven, Burnhope, Durham · 2.6 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 3 of 10 · Crime: decile 4 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 48.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 23.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 28.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 880 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 65.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 18.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,870 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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