Dragonfly Way, Houghton Le Spring
House prices, sold prices and local information for DH4 7BN.
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At a glance
47 property sales on Dragonfly Way, Houghton Le Spring have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2023. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £218,025. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £315,355. That is 32% above the Houghton Le Spring average of £164,548 over the same period. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2023; 0 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 68% detached, 17% terraced, 15% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Dragonfly Way range from £198,995 to £364,995. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 102 streets in Houghton Le Spring with at least two sales in the last year, Dragonfly Way ranks 17th for average price.
House prices on Dragonfly Way compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all DH4 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 49 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 32 | £315,355 | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Terraced | 8 | £216,003 | 25 Aug 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 7 | £228,209 | 23 Jun 2025 |
Sold prices on Dragonfly Way
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6, Dragonfly Way DH4 7BN | 25 Aug 2026 | £236,050 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 15, Dragonfly Way DH4 7BN | 21 Nov 2025 | £200,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 43, Dragonfly Way DH4 7BN | 3 Oct 2025 | £354,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 45, Dragonfly Way DH4 7BN | 27 Jun 2025 | £299,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 49, Dragonfly Way DH4 7BN | 27 Jun 2025 | £281,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 52, Dragonfly Way DH4 7BN | 27 Jun 2025 | £339,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 47, Dragonfly Way DH4 7BN | 25 Jun 2025 | £305,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 41, Dragonfly Way DH4 7BN | 23 Jun 2025 | £364,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 54, Dragonfly Way DH4 7BN | 23 Jun 2025 | £220,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 46, Dragonfly Way DH4 7BN | 16 Jun 2025 | £289,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 48, Dragonfly Way DH4 7BN | 13 Jun 2025 | £141,969 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 50, Dragonfly Way DH4 7BN | 13 Jun 2025 | £141,894 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 27, Dragonfly Way DH4 7BN | 28 Mar 2025 | £351,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 44, Dragonfly Way DH4 7BN | 28 Mar 2025 | £319,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 35, Dragonfly Way DH4 7BN | 21 Mar 2025 | £284,999 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 30, Dragonfly Way DH4 7BN | 21 Feb 2025 | £332,495 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 23, Dragonfly Way DH4 7BN | 23 Dec 2024 | £349,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 31, Dragonfly Way DH4 7BN | 20 Dec 2024 | £344,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 37, Dragonfly Way DH4 7BN | 20 Dec 2024 | £229,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 39, Dragonfly Way DH4 7BN | 18 Dec 2024 | £218,496 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 38, Dragonfly Way DH4 7BN | 13 Dec 2024 | £227,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 40, Dragonfly Way DH4 7BN | 13 Dec 2024 | £204,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 36, Dragonfly Way DH4 7BN | 5 Dec 2024 | £275,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 28, Dragonfly Way DH4 7BN | 22 Nov 2024 | £341,999 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, Dragonfly Way DH4 7BN | 23 Oct 2024 | £349,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 15, Dragonfly Way DH4 7BN | 18 Oct 2024 | £209,995 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 21, Dragonfly Way DH4 7BN | 27 Sep 2024 | £344,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 25, Dragonfly Way DH4 7BN | 27 Sep 2024 | £289,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 29, Dragonfly Way DH4 7BN | 27 Sep 2024 | £312,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 32, Dragonfly Way DH4 7BN | 20 Sep 2024 | £284,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 34, Dragonfly Way DH4 7BN | 16 Sep 2024 | £344,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 11, Dragonfly Way DH4 7BN | 28 Jun 2024 | £339,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 17, Dragonfly Way DH4 7BN | 28 Jun 2024 | £198,995 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 19, Dragonfly Way DH4 7BN | 28 Jun 2024 | £199,995 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 24, Dragonfly Way DH4 7BN | 28 Jun 2024 | £289,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 26, Dragonfly Way DH4 7BN | 28 Jun 2024 | £274,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, Dragonfly Way DH4 7BN | 27 Jun 2024 | £219,995 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 12, Dragonfly Way DH4 7BN | 21 Jun 2024 | £279,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, Dragonfly Way DH4 7BN | 31 May 2024 | £217,995 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 14, Dragonfly Way DH4 7BN | 28 May 2024 | £298,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 18, Dragonfly Way DH4 7BN | 24 May 2024 | £274,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 20, Dragonfly Way DH4 7BN | 15 Apr 2024 | £339,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 16, Dragonfly Way DH4 7BN | 12 Apr 2024 | £289,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 22, Dragonfly Way DH4 7BN | 28 Mar 2024 | £289,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 6, Dragonfly Way DH4 7BN | 22 Mar 2024 | £244,995 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 8, Dragonfly Way DH4 7BN | 22 Mar 2024 | £289,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 9, Dragonfly Way DH4 7BN | 15 Mar 2024 | £254,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 7, Dragonfly Way DH4 7BN | 9 Feb 2024 | £239,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 10, Dragonfly Way DH4 7BN | 15 Dec 2023 | £354,995 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6, Dragonfly Way | £244,995 (Mar 2024) → £236,050 (Aug 2026) | -4% over 2 yrs |
| 15, Dragonfly Way | £209,995 (Oct 2024) → £200,000 (Nov 2025) | -5% over 1 yr |
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Schools near Dragonfly Way
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnwell Academy 302 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.2 mi |
| The Poplars 4 pupils | Other independent special school | 8–18 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Shiney Row Primary School 249 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw 291 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| New Penshaw Academy 112 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Newbottle Primary Academy 437 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Fatfield Academy 233 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Bournmoor Primary School 66 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 stations
- Chester-le-Street station 3.8 mi · 1 hr 17 min walk
- Sunderland station 4.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min walk
- St Peters station 4.9 mi · 1 hr 38 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Chester Road-Clydesdale Avenue (N-Bound, Chester Road) 2 min walk
- Chester Road-Clydesdale Avenue (S-Bound, Chester Road) 2 min walk
- Avondale Avenue (SE-Bound, Avondale Avenue) 3 min walk
- Chester Road - Rose Street West (S-Bound, Chester Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Herrington Medical Centre
Philadelphia Lane, Houghton Le Spring · 0.5 mi - Westbourne Medical Group
Kelso Grove, Shiney Row, Houghton Le Spring · 0.5 mi - Grangewood Surgery
Chester Road, Shiney Row, Houghton Le Spring · 0.7 mi - I J Healthcare
3 Swiss Cottages, Vigo Lane, Washington · 1.9 mi
Supermarkets
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Shiney Row Westbourne Tce · 0.5 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Shiney Row · 0.6 mi
- Heron Heron Shiney Row · 0.6 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Penshaw - Coxgreen Road · 0.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Penshaw Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Herrington Medical Centre Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Kaila Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 1.9 mi
- Fence Houses Dental Practice · 2.1 mi
- Fencehouses Dental Practice · 2.1 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 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 | 8 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 9 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 5 of 10 |
| Crime | 7 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 8 of 10 |
| Living environment | 7 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 90.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 8.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 0.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 668 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 62.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 24.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,526 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 74% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 74% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 74% | 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 Dragonfly Way
Ethnic group
| Here | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.4% | 94.6% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.9% | 3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.1% | 1% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Religion
| Here | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 61.2% | 53.2% |
| No religion | 34.8% | 39.5% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 94.9% |
| Born outside the UK | 1.4% | 5.1% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 30% | 24.6% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 22% | 17.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.1% | 14.8% |
| No qualifications | 14.1% | 22.9% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9% | 10.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.8% | 7.2% |
| Other qualifications | 2% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49% | 43.1% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 33% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 15.9% |
| Bad health | 3% | 6.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 44% | 40.9% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 35.3% | 22.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 10.9% | 6.1% |
| No cars or vans in household | 9.7% | 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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