East Bridge Street, Houghton Le Spring
House prices, sold prices and local information for DH4 7PY.
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At a glance
9 property sales on East Bridge Street, Houghton Le Spring have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £179,975. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £157,242. That is 9% above the Houghton Le Spring average of £164,548 over the same period. 4 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 4 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 67% terraced, 22% semi-detached, 11% flat. Recorded sale prices on East Bridge Street range from £95,000 to £190,000. 90% of homes sold here were freehold and 10% leasehold. Of 102 streets in Houghton Le Spring with at least two sales in the last year, East Bridge Street ranks 39th for average price.
House prices on East Bridge Street compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all DH4 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 90% freehold and 10% leasehold across 10 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 6 | £157,242 | 8 May 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £152,500 | 14 Feb 2023 |
| Flat | 1 | £95,000 | 9 Mar 2023 |
Sold prices on East Bridge Street
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24, East Bridge Street DH4 7PY | 8 May 2026 | £190,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 29, East Bridge Street DH4 7PY | 21 Nov 2025 | £169,950 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, East Bridge Street DH4 7PY | 6 Sep 2024 | £172,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 6, East Bridge Street DH4 7PY | 4 Apr 2024 | £187,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, East Bridge Street DH4 7PY | 9 Mar 2023 | £95,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 27, East Bridge Street DH4 7PY | 14 Feb 2023 | £165,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 24, East Bridge Street DH4 7PY | 8 Mar 2019 | £141,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, East Bridge Street DH4 7PY | 20 Nov 2017 | £140,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 6, East Bridge Street DH4 7PY | 30 Jan 2017 | £115,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 27, East Bridge Street DH4 7PY | 25 Nov 2016 | £140,000 | Semi-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 |
|---|---|---|
| 24, East Bridge Street | £141,500 (Mar 2019) → £190,000 (May 2026) | +34% over 7 yrs |
| 3, East Bridge Street | £140,000 (Nov 2017) → £172,000 (Sep 2024) | +23% over 7 yrs |
| 6, East Bridge Street | £115,000 (Jan 2017) → £187,000 (Apr 2024) | +63% over 7 yrs |
| 27, East Bridge Street | £140,000 (Nov 2016) → £165,000 (Feb 2023) | +18% over 6 yrs |
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Schools near East Bridge Street
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatfield Academy 233 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington 1,527 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–18 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| New Penshaw Academy 112 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Biddick Academy 1,002 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw 291 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Columbia Grange School 140 pupils | Academy special converter | 5–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Barnwell Academy 302 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.0 mi |
| Biddick Primary School 285 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good 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 3.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min walk
- Heworth station 5.2 mi · 1 hr 44 min walk
- East Boldon station 5.9 mi · 1 hr 58 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Station Road-Bridge (NW-Bound, Station Road) 1 min walk
- Station Road-Bridge (SE-Bound, Station Road) 2 min walk
- Station Road - Worm Hill Terrace (SE-Bound, Worm Hill Terrace) 2 min walk
- Bonemill Lane - Station Road (E-Bound, Bonemill Lane) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- I J Healthcare
3 Swiss Cottages, Vigo Lane, Washington · 0.7 mi - Grangewood Surgery
Chester Road, Shiney Row, Houghton Le Spring · 1.1 mi - Westbourne Medical Group
Kelso Grove, Shiney Row, Houghton Le Spring · 1.2 mi - Rickleton Medical Centre
Office Row, Rickleton, Washington · 1.4 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Penshaw - Coxgreen Road · 0.5 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Shiney Row · 1.1 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Shiney Row Westbourne Tce · 1.1 mi
- Heron Heron Shiney Row · 1.1 mi
Pharmacies
- Penshaw Pharmacy · 0.9 mi
- Kaila Pharmacy · 1.1 mi
- Woodlands Pharmacy · 1.4 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 1.0 mi
- Washington Pimary Care Centre · 1.4 mi
- Galleries Health Centre · 1.5 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 8 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 | 8 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 8 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 5 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 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 | 84.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 10.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 5.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 675 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 66.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 18.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,623 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 9% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 0% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 0% | 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 East Bridge Street
Ethnic group
| Here | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96.2% | 94.6% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.7% | 3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0% | 1% |
Religion
| Here | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 64% | 53.2% |
| No religion | 30.1% | 39.5% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 4.5% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 38.9% | 24.6% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.3% | 17.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.1% | 14.8% |
| No qualifications | 12.8% | 22.9% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8.8% | 10.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 7.2% |
| Other qualifications | 2.1% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.5% | 43.1% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 33% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 15.9% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 6.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 38.8% | 22.1% |
| 1 car or van in household | 38.4% | 40.9% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 12.3% | 6.1% |
| No cars or vans in household | 10.5% | 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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