Otter Way, Houghton Le Spring
House prices, sold prices and local information for DH4 7BL.
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At a glance
10 property sales on Otter Way, Houghton Le Spring have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2025. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £238,828. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £326,924. That is 45% above the Houghton Le Spring average of £164,548 over the same period. By property type, sales here have been 70% detached, 30% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Otter Way range from £189,995 to £357,995. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 102 streets in Houghton Le Spring with at least two sales in the last year, Otter Way ranks 8th for average price, putting it in the top 10%.
House prices on Otter Way compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all DH4 house prices.
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 10 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £326,924 | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 3 | £209,995 | 10 Nov 2025 |
Sold prices on Otter Way
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8, Otter Way DH4 7BL | 14 Nov 2025 | £336,495 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 9, Otter Way DH4 7BL | 10 Nov 2025 | £189,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 10, Otter Way DH4 7BL | 6 Nov 2025 | £189,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, Otter Way DH4 7BL | 17 Oct 2025 | £319,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 6, Otter Way DH4 7BL | 10 Oct 2025 | £357,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 7, Otter Way DH4 7BL | 22 Sep 2025 | £319,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, Otter Way DH4 7BL | 31 Jul 2025 | £309,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, Otter Way DH4 7BL | 27 Jun 2025 | £349,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, Otter Way DH4 7BL | 27 Jun 2025 | £293,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, Otter Way DH4 7BL | 26 Jun 2025 | £249,995 | Semi-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.
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Schools near Otter Way
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnwell Academy 302 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.3 mi |
| The Poplars 4 pupils | Other independent special school | 8–18 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| New Penshaw Academy 112 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Shiney Row Primary School 249 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw 291 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Newbottle Primary Academy 437 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Fatfield Academy 233 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Bournmoor Primary School 66 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.7 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 3.9 mi · 1 hr 18 min walk
- Sunderland station 4.7 mi · 1 hr 33 min walk
- St Peters station 4.8 mi · 1 hr 37 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Chester Road-Clydesdale Avenue (S-Bound, Chester Road) 2 min walk
- Chester Road-Clydesdale Avenue (N-Bound, Chester Road) 2 min walk
- Chester Road - Rose Street West (S-Bound, Chester Road) 3 min walk
- Penshaw (N-Bound, Chester Road) 4 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 · 0.6 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 · 0.6 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Shiney Row · 0.6 mi
- Heron Heron Shiney Row · 0.7 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 |
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 Otter 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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