Devonport, Houghton Le Spring
House prices, sold prices and local information for DH4 4UH.
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At a glance
5 property sales on Devonport, Houghton Le Spring have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 9 Apr 2020. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £204,833. Average sale prices fell from £221,000 in 2017 to £185,000 in 2020 (-16%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2017; 0 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 60% detached, 40% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Devonport range from £153,000 to £289,000. 17% of homes sold here were freehold and 83% leasehold.
House prices on Devonport compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Devonport 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: 17% freehold and 83% leasehold across 6 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £204,833 | 28 Oct 2019 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £185,000 | 9 Apr 2020 |
Sold prices on Devonport
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3, Devonport DH4 4UH | 9 Apr 2020 | £185,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Devonport DH4 4UH | 9 Apr 2020 | £185,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 1, Devonport DH4 4UH | 28 Oct 2019 | £172,500 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 21, Devonport DH4 4UH | 16 Jun 2017 | £289,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 18, Devonport DH4 4UH | 15 Mar 2017 | £153,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 18, Devonport DH4 4UH | 27 May 2016 | £165,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 18, Devonport | £165,000 (May 2016) → £153,000 (Mar 2017) | -7% over under a year |
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Schools near Devonport
| 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 | 0.7 mi |
| Shiney Row Primary School 249 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| The Poplars 4 pupils | Other independent special school | 8–18 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Kepier 1,131 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Houghton Le Spring Nursery School 142 pupils | Nursery | 3–5 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Dubmire Primary 479 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Barnwell Academy 302 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding 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 3.8 mi · 1 hr 17 min walk
- Sunderland station 5.2 mi · 1 hr 44 min walk
- St Peters station 5.5 mi · 1 hr 49 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Coaley Lane-Melrose Gardens (SW-Bound, Coaley Lane) 1 min walk
- Coaley Lane-Melrose Gardens (NE-Bound, Coaley Lane) 1 min walk
- Coaley Lane-Beechwood Terrace (NE-Bound, Coaley Lane) 4 min walk
- Houghton Road-Coaley Lane (N-Bound, Houghton Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Herrington Medical Centre
Philadelphia Lane, Houghton Le Spring · 0.7 mi - Kepier Medical Practice
Leyburn Grove, Houghton Le Spring · 0.8 mi - Westbourne Medical Group
Kelso Grove, Shiney Row, Houghton Le Spring · 0.9 mi - Grangewood Surgery
Chester Road, Shiney Row, Houghton Le Spring · 1.0 mi
Supermarkets
- Aldi Aldi Philadelphia Lane, Houghton le Spring · 0.5 mi
- Tesco Tesco Houghton Le Spring Superstore · 0.7 mi
- Heron Heron Houghton-le-Spring · 0.9 mi
- Lidl Lidl Houghton-le-Spring · 0.9 mi
Pharmacies
- Herrington Medical Centre Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
- Kepier Pharmacy · 0.8 mi
- Kaila Pharmacy · 1.0 mi
Dentists
- The Rectory · 1.0 mi
- Fencehouses Dental Practice · 1.1 mi
- Fence Houses Dental Practice · 1.1 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 7 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 | 8 of 10 |
| Employment | 6 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 8 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 3 of 10 |
| Crime | 9 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 7 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 85.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 9.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 5.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 615 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 65.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 18.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,553 |
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 Devonport
Ethnic group
| Here | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.5% | 94.6% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.4% | 3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.3% | 1% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Religion
| Here | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 60.6% | 53.2% |
| No religion | 34% | 39.5% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 4.5% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0% | – |
| Sikh | 0% | 0.3% |
Country of birth
| Here | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 94.9% |
| Born outside the UK | 3.3% | 5.1% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 30.8% | 24.6% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 20.4% | 17.1% |
| No qualifications | 15.6% | 22.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.2% | 14.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8.7% | 10.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.5% | 7.2% |
| Other qualifications | 2.9% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.5% | 43.1% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 33% |
| Fair health | 14% | 15.9% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 6.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 37.8% | 22.1% |
| 1 car or van in household | 35.8% | 40.9% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 15.5% | 6.1% |
| No cars or vans in household | 10.9% | 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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