Birds Terrace, Penshaw, Houghton Le Spring
House prices, sold prices and local information for DH4 7BF.
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At a glance
4 property sales on Birds Terrace, Penshaw, Houghton Le Spring have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £126,500. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £105,750. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2018; 1 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Birds Terrace range from £90,000 to £126,500. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Birds Terrace compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Birds Terrace has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all DH4 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 6 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 4 | £105,750 | 5 Dec 2025 |
Sold prices on Birds Terrace
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5, Birds Terrace DH4 7BF | 27 Mar 2026 | £129,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, Birds Terrace DH4 7BF | 5 Dec 2025 | £126,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Birds Terrace DH4 7BF | 3 Feb 2023 | £114,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Birds Terrace DH4 7BF | 9 Dec 2022 | £110,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Birds Terrace DH4 7BF | 30 Sep 2020 | £90,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Birds Terrace DH4 7BF | 9 Jun 2018 | £92,500 | Terraced | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1, Birds Terrace | £92,500 (Jun 2018) → £110,000 (Dec 2022) → £114,000 (Feb 2023) | +23% over 5 yrs |
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Schools near Birds Terrace
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnwell Academy 302 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.3 mi |
| New Penshaw Academy 112 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| The Poplars 4 pupils | Other independent special school | 8–18 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw 291 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Shiney Row Primary School 249 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Fatfield Academy 233 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Columbia Grange School 140 pupils | Academy special converter | 5–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Newbottle Primary Academy 437 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.6 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, shops and health
Train, tram & metro stations
- Chester-le-Street station 3.9 mi · 1 hr 19 min walk
- Sunderland station 4.6 mi · 1 hr 32 min walk
- St Peters station 4.8 mi · 1 hr 35 min walk
- South Hylton (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) 2.4 mi · 49 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Penshaw (N-Bound, Chester Road) 1 min walk
- Chester Road - Rose Street West (S-Bound, Chester Road) 1 min walk
- Rainton Street (SW-Bound, Rainton Street) 2 min walk
- Chester Road-Clydesdale Avenue (S-Bound, Chester Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Herrington Medical Centre
Philadelphia Lane, Houghton Le Spring · 0.7 mi - Westbourne Medical Group
Kelso Grove, Shiney Row, Houghton Le Spring · 0.7 mi - Grangewood Surgery
Chester Road, Shiney Row, Houghton Le Spring · 0.8 mi - I J Healthcare
3 Swiss Cottages, Vigo Lane, Washington · 1.8 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Penshaw - Coxgreen Road · 0.6 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Shiney Row Westbourne Tce · 0.7 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Shiney Row · 0.8 mi
- Heron Heron Shiney Row · 0.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Penshaw Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Herrington Medical Centre Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
- Kaila Pharmacy · 0.8 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 1.7 mi
- Fence Houses Dental Practice · 2.3 mi
- Fencehouses Dental Practice · 2.3 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 3 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 | 4 of 10 |
| Employment | 3 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 1 of 10 |
| Crime | 3 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 2 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 72.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 16.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 11.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 582 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 11.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 64.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 24.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,255 |
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.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 94% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 96% | 92% |
Share of homes across Sunderland with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. 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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Who lives around Birds Terrace
Ethnic group
| Here | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.5% | 94.6% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.6% | 3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0% | 1% |
Religion
| Here | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 55.5% | 53.2% |
| No religion | 37.6% | 39.5% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 4.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Country of birth
| Here | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 94.9% |
| Born outside the UK | 2.9% | 5.1% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 25.2% | 24.6% |
| No qualifications | 21.4% | 22.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.7% | 17.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.1% | 14.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 13% | 10.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 7.2% |
| Other qualifications | 2.9% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.8% | 43.1% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 33% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 15.9% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 6.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 45.4% | 40.9% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 24.2% | 22.1% |
| No cars or vans in household | 20.6% | 30.9% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 9.8% | 6.1% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Sunderland.
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