Brimstone Close, Houghton Le Spring
House prices, sold prices and local information for DH4 6PS.
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At a glance
14 property sales on Brimstone Close, Houghton Le Spring have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 30 Aug 2022. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £229,958. Average sale prices rose from £213,283 in 2016 to £292,500 in 2022 (+37%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 93% detached, 7% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Brimstone Close range from £174,950 to £355,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Brimstone Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Brimstone Close 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 14 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £229,958 | 30 Aug 2022 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £194,950 | 30 Jun 2017 |
Sold prices on Brimstone Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9, Brimstone Close DH4 6PS | 30 Aug 2022 | £230,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 6, Brimstone Close DH4 6PS | 21 Mar 2022 | £355,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 5, Brimstone Close DH4 6PS | 29 Mar 2018 | £244,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 6, Brimstone Close DH4 6PS | 22 Mar 2018 | £279,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 11, Brimstone Close DH4 6PS | 8 Sep 2017 | £179,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 12, Brimstone Close DH4 6PS | 30 Jun 2017 | £194,950 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, Brimstone Close DH4 6PS | 23 Jun 2017 | £269,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 8, Brimstone Close DH4 6PS | 31 May 2017 | £174,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 10, Brimstone Close DH4 6PS | 31 Mar 2017 | £209,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 7, Brimstone Close DH4 6PS | 31 Mar 2017 | £194,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 9, Brimstone Close DH4 6PS | 28 Mar 2017 | £209,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, Brimstone Close DH4 6PS | 22 Dec 2016 | £214,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, Brimstone Close DH4 6PS | 22 Dec 2016 | £209,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, Brimstone Close DH4 6PS | 22 Dec 2016 | £214,950 | Detached New build | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9, Brimstone Close | £209,950 (Mar 2017) → £230,000 (Aug 2022) | +10% over 5 yrs |
| 6, Brimstone Close | £279,950 (Mar 2018) → £355,000 (Mar 2022) | +27% over 4 yrs |
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Schools near Brimstone Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbottle Primary Academy 437 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Burnside Academy Inspires 174 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Shiney Row Primary School 249 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Dubmire Primary 479 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Kepier 1,131 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| The Poplars 4 pupils | Other independent special school | 8–18 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Bournmoor Primary School 66 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Woodlea Primary School 197 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 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 stations
- Chester-le-Street station 3.6 mi · 1 hr 12 min walk
- Sunderland station 5.5 mi · 1 hr 50 min walk
- St Peters station 5.7 mi · 1 hr 55 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Burnside Estate (NE-Bound, Coaley Lane) 1 min walk
- Burnside Estate (SW-Bound, Coaley Lane) 2 min walk
- Coaley Lane-Beechwood Terrace (SW-Bound, Coaley Lane) 2 min walk
- Coaley Lane-Beechwood Terrace (NE-Bound, Coaley Lane) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Kepier Medical Practice
Leyburn Grove, Houghton Le Spring · 0.7 mi - Herrington Medical Centre
Philadelphia Lane, Houghton Le Spring · 0.8 mi - Westbourne Medical Group
Kelso Grove, Shiney Row, Houghton Le Spring · 1.0 mi - Grangewood Surgery
Chester Road, Shiney Row, Houghton Le Spring · 1.0 mi
Supermarkets
- Aldi Aldi Philadelphia Lane, Houghton le Spring · 0.7 mi
- Tesco Tesco Houghton Le Spring Superstore · 0.7 mi
- Heron Heron Houghton-le-Spring · 0.9 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Houghton Le Spring · 0.9 mi
Pharmacies
- Kepier Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
- Herrington Medical Centre Pharmacy · 0.8 mi
- Chilton Moor Pharmacy · 0.9 mi
Dentists
- Fencehouses Dental Practice · 0.9 mi
- Fence Houses Dental Practice · 0.9 mi
- The Rectory · 1.0 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 9 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 | 9 of 10 |
| Employment | 9 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 10 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 4 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 91.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 4.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 3.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 605 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 22.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 69.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 8.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,556 |
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 Brimstone Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.2% | 94.6% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1% | 3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.5% | 1% |
Religion
| Here | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 52.8% | 53.2% |
| No religion | 42.6% | 39.5% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 4.5% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 94.9% |
| Born outside the UK | 3.6% | 5.1% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 42.2% | 24.6% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 22.5% | 17.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.1% | 14.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 7.2% |
| No qualifications | 6.7% | 22.9% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 6.2% | 10.9% |
| Other qualifications | 1.6% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 62.1% | 43.1% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 33% |
| Fair health | 6.3% | 15.9% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 6.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 53.1% | 22.1% |
| 1 car or van in household | 33% | 40.9% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| No cars or vans in household | 4.8% | 30.9% |
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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