Butterwick Road, Houghton Le Spring
House prices, sold prices and local information for DH4 4DE.
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At a glance
47 property sales on Butterwick Road, Houghton Le Spring have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2019. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £234,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £241,820. 6 homes here have sold more than once since 2019; 6 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 70% detached, 30% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Butterwick Road range from £177,950 to £329,995. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Butterwick Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Butterwick Road 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 48 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 33 | £241,820 | 4 Sep 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 14 | £183,194 | 9 Sep 2025 |
Sold prices on Butterwick Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7, Butterwick Road DH4 4DE | 4 Sep 2026 | £234,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 22, Butterwick Road DH4 4DE | 9 Sep 2025 | £195,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 33, Butterwick Road DH4 4DE | 19 Aug 2025 | £230,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 48, Butterwick Road DH4 4DE | 5 Dec 2024 | £329,995 | Detached | Freehold |
| 19, Butterwick Road DH4 4DE | 23 Aug 2024 | £195,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, Butterwick Road DH4 4DE | 10 Nov 2023 | £289,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 9, Butterwick Road DH4 4DE | 23 Jun 2023 | £312,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 31, Butterwick Road DH4 4DE | 31 Mar 2022 | £242,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 48, Butterwick Road DH4 4DE | 18 Mar 2022 | £315,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 8, Butterwick Road DH4 4DE | 18 Feb 2022 | £270,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 30, Butterwick Road DH4 4DE | 27 Aug 2021 | £244,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 29, Butterwick Road DH4 4DE | 5 Aug 2021 | £245,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 25, Butterwick Road DH4 4DE | 23 Jul 2021 | £182,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 26, Butterwick Road DH4 4DE | 23 Jul 2021 | £184,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 27, Butterwick Road DH4 4DE | 23 Jul 2021 | £183,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 28, Butterwick Road DH4 4DE | 23 Jul 2021 | £262,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 24, Butterwick Road DH4 4DE | 22 Jul 2021 | £179,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 23, Butterwick Road DH4 4DE | 25 Jun 2021 | £181,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 22, Butterwick Road DH4 4DE | 23 Apr 2021 | £181,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 32, Butterwick Road DH4 4DE | 23 Apr 2021 | £230,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 45, Butterwick Road DH4 4DE | 26 Mar 2021 | £239,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 46, Butterwick Road DH4 4DE | 26 Mar 2021 | £259,950 | Detached | Freehold |
| 46, Butterwick Road DH4 4DE | 26 Mar 2021 | £259,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 19, Butterwick Road DH4 4DE | 25 Mar 2021 | £179,950 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 21, Butterwick Road DH4 4DE | 25 Mar 2021 | £192,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 20, Butterwick Road DH4 4DE | 22 Mar 2021 | £192,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 18, Butterwick Road DH4 4DE | 19 Mar 2021 | £179,950 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 17, Butterwick Road DH4 4DE | 26 Feb 2021 | £181,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 33, Butterwick Road DH4 4DE | 18 Dec 2020 | £190,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 34, Butterwick Road DH4 4DE | 18 Dec 2020 | £180,950 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 36, Butterwick Road DH4 4DE | 23 Oct 2020 | £263,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 37, Butterwick Road DH4 4DE | 23 Oct 2020 | £260,950 | Detached | Freehold |
| 44, Butterwick Road DH4 4DE | 23 Oct 2020 | £237,950 | Detached | Freehold |
| 38, Butterwick Road DH4 4DE | 25 Sep 2020 | £190,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 38, Butterwick Road DH4 4DE | 25 Sep 2020 | £190,950 | Other | Freehold |
| 39, Butterwick Road DH4 4DE | 25 Sep 2020 | £189,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 41, Butterwick Road DH4 4DE | 25 Sep 2020 | £234,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, Butterwick Road DH4 4DE | 28 Aug 2020 | £259,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 40, Butterwick Road DH4 4DE | 27 Aug 2020 | £189,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 42, Butterwick Road DH4 4DE | 27 Aug 2020 | £259,950 | Detached | Freehold |
| 43, Butterwick Road DH4 4DE | 27 Aug 2020 | £239,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, Butterwick Road DH4 4DE | 31 Jul 2020 | £235,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, Butterwick Road DH4 4DE | 28 Jul 2020 | £177,950 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, Butterwick Road DH4 4DE | 27 Mar 2020 | £177,950 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 6, Butterwick Road DH4 4DE | 25 Mar 2020 | £189,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 7, Butterwick Road DH4 4DE | 13 Mar 2020 | £189,950 | Detached | Freehold |
| 8, Butterwick Road DH4 4DE | 21 Feb 2020 | £245,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, Butterwick Road DH4 4DE | 11 Dec 2019 | £245,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 7, Butterwick Road | £189,950 (Mar 2020) → £234,000 (Sep 2026) | +23% over 6 yrs |
| 22, Butterwick Road | £181,995 (Apr 2021) → £195,000 (Sep 2025) | +7% over 4 yrs |
| 33, Butterwick Road | £190,950 (Dec 2020) → £230,000 (Aug 2025) | +20% over 5 yrs |
| 48, Butterwick Road | £315,000 (Mar 2022) → £329,995 (Dec 2024) | +5% over 3 yrs |
| 19, Butterwick Road | £179,950 (Mar 2021) → £195,000 (Aug 2024) | +8% over 3 yrs |
| 8, Butterwick Road | £245,000 (Feb 2020) → £270,000 (Feb 2022) | +10% over 2 yrs |
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Schools near Butterwick Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbottle Primary Academy 437 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Burnside Academy Inspires 174 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Kepier 1,131 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Shiney Row Primary School 249 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| The Poplars 4 pupils | Other independent special school | 8–18 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Dubmire Primary 479 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Houghton Le Spring Nursery School 142 pupils | Nursery | 3–5 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Bernard Gilpin Primary School 417 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.1 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 3.8 mi · 1 hr 16 min walk
- Sunderland station 5.4 mi · 1 hr 47 min walk
- St Peters station 5.6 mi · 1 hr 52 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Coaley Lane-Beechwood Terrace (NE-Bound, Coaley Lane) 2 min walk
- Coaley Lane-Beechwood Terrace (SW-Bound, Coaley Lane) 2 min walk
- Coaley Lane-Melrose Gardens (SW-Bound, Coaley Lane) 3 min walk
- Coaley Lane-Melrose Gardens (NE-Bound, Coaley Lane) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Kepier Medical Practice
Leyburn Grove, Houghton Le Spring · 0.6 mi - Herrington Medical Centre
Philadelphia Lane, Houghton Le Spring · 0.8 mi - Houghton Medical Group,
The Health Centre, Church Street, Houghton Le Spring · 1.0 mi - Westbourne Medical Group
Kelso Grove, Shiney Row, Houghton Le Spring · 1.0 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Tesco Houghton Le Spring Superstore · 0.6 mi
- Aldi Aldi Philadelphia Lane, Houghton le Spring · 0.6 mi
- Heron Heron Houghton-le-Spring · 0.8 mi
- Lidl Lidl Houghton-le-Spring · 0.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Kepier Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Herrington Medical Centre Pharmacy · 0.8 mi
- Hopes Pharmacy · 0.9 mi
Dentists
- The Rectory · 0.9 mi
- Fencehouses Dental Practice · 1.0 mi
- Fence Houses Dental Practice · 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 5 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 | 4 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 4 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 3 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 9 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 64.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 7.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 27.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 633 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 20.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 63.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 15.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,468 |
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 Butterwick Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 99.3% | 94.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.2% | 3% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.1% | 1% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Religion
| Here | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 51.8% | 53.2% |
| No religion | 44.3% | 39.5% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 4.5% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | – |
| Buddhist | 0% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0% | 1.8% |
Country of birth
| Here | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 94.9% |
| Born outside the UK | 1.5% | 5.1% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.7% | 22.9% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 22.8% | 24.6% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 20.1% | 17.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 16.1% | 14.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.4% | 10.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 7.2% |
| Other qualifications | 1.4% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.1% | 43.1% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 33% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 15.9% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 41.1% | 40.9% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 31.8% | 22.1% |
| No cars or vans in household | 22.7% | 30.9% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 4.4% | 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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