Ross Lea, Houghton Le Spring
House prices, sold prices and local information for DH4 4PQ, DH4 4PH.
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At a glance
28 property sales on Ross Lea, Houghton Le Spring have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 8 homes sold here for an average of £179,283. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £160,516. Average sale prices fell from £178,875 in 2016 to £149,667 in 2026 (-16%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 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 82% semi-detached, 7% detached, 7% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Ross Lea range from £80,000 to £270,000. 65% of homes sold here were freehold and 35% leasehold. Of 102 streets in Houghton Le Spring with at least two sales in the last year, Ross Lea ranks 41st for average price.
House prices on Ross Lea compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all DH4 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 65% freehold and 35% leasehold across 31 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 23 | £160,516 | 19 May 2026 |
| Detached | 2 | £187,500 | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Terraced | 2 | £149,000 | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Flat | 1 | £80,000 | 22 Aug 2017 |
Sold prices on Ross Lea
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49, Ross Lea DH4 4PQ | 31 Jul 2026 | £150,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 9, Ross Lea DH4 4PH | 19 May 2026 | £139,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 14, Ross Lea DH4 4PQ | 22 Jan 2026 | £160,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 21, Ross Lea DH4 4PQ | 12 Dec 2025 | £155,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 50, Ross Lea DH4 4PQ | 5 Dec 2025 | £207,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 46, Ross Lea DH4 4PQ | 10 Nov 2025 | £270,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 20, Ross Lea DH4 4PQ | 31 Oct 2025 | £215,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 33, Ross Lea DH4 4PQ | 30 Oct 2025 | £138,263 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 90, Ross Lea DH4 4PH | 13 Aug 2025 | £195,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 64, Ross Lea DH4 4PH | 7 Jul 2025 | £169,600 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 34, Ross Lea DH4 4PQ | 31 Jan 2025 | £180,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 75, Ross Lea DH4 4PH | 20 Jan 2023 | £127,655 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 50, Ross Lea DH4 4PQ | 24 Jun 2022 | £177,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 23, Ross Lea DH4 4PQ | 11 Mar 2022 | £137,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, Ross Lea DH4 4PH | 28 Apr 2021 | £157,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Ross Lea DH4 4PH | 1 Apr 2021 | £158,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 51, Ross Lea DH4 4PQ | 5 Feb 2021 | £120,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 45, Ross Lea DH4 4PQ | 15 Aug 2019 | £148,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 45, Ross Lea DH4 4PQ | 15 Aug 2019 | £148,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 40, Ross Lea DH4 4PQ | 18 Oct 2018 | £130,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 22, Ross Lea DH4 4PQ | 28 Sep 2018 | £142,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 7, Ross Lea DH4 4PH | 3 Aug 2018 | £167,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 46, Ross Lea DH4 4PQ | 27 Sep 2017 | £135,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 37A, Ross Lea DH4 4PQ | 22 Aug 2017 | £80,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 60, Ross Lea DH4 4PH | 23 Jun 2017 | £140,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 60, Ross Lea DH4 4PH | 23 Jun 2017 | £140,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 22, Ross Lea DH4 4PQ | 16 Jun 2017 | £126,760 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 28, Ross Lea DH4 4PQ | 24 Feb 2017 | £203,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 61, Ross Lea DH4 4PQ | 16 Feb 2017 | £140,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 88, Ross Lea DH4 4PH | 29 Jul 2016 | £215,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Ross Lea DH4 4PH | 3 May 2016 | £142,750 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 50, Ross Lea | £177,500 (Jun 2022) → £207,000 (Dec 2025) | +17% over 3 yrs |
| 46, Ross Lea | £135,000 (Sep 2017) → £270,000 (Nov 2025) | +100% over 8 yrs |
| 3, Ross Lea | £142,750 (May 2016) → £158,500 (Apr 2021) | +11% over 5 yrs |
| 22, Ross Lea | £126,760 (Jun 2017) → £142,500 (Sep 2018) | +12% over 1 yr |
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Schools near Ross Lea
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiney Row Primary School 249 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw 291 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Bournmoor Primary School 66 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Barnwell Academy 302 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.8 mi |
| The Poplars 4 pupils | Other independent special school | 8–18 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Newbottle Primary Academy 437 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| New Penshaw Academy 112 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Woodlea Primary School 197 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | 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 3.2 mi · 1 hr 4 min walk
- St Peters station 5.7 mi · 1 hr 54 min walk
- Seaburn station 6.5 mi · 2 hr 9 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Golf Course Road-Bowes Lea (SE-Bound, Golf Course Road) 3 min walk
- Golf Course Road-Bowes Lea (NW-Bound, Golf Course Road) 3 min walk
- Chester Road-Fernlea (NE-Bound, Chester Road) 4 min walk
- Blind Lane-Golf Course Road (NW-Bound, Blind Lane) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Grangewood Surgery
Chester Road, Shiney Row, Houghton Le Spring · 0.3 mi - Westbourne Medical Group
Kelso Grove, Shiney Row, Houghton Le Spring · 0.4 mi - Herrington Medical Centre
Philadelphia Lane, Houghton Le Spring · 0.7 mi - Kepier Medical Practice
Leyburn Grove, Houghton Le Spring · 1.4 mi
Supermarkets
- Heron Heron Shiney Row · 0.3 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Shiney Row · 0.4 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Shiney Row Westbourne Tce · 0.4 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Bournmoor · 0.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Kaila Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Herrington Medical Centre Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
- Penshaw Pharmacy · 0.9 mi
Dentists
- Fencehouses Dental Practice · 1.2 mi
- Fence Houses Dental Practice · 1.2 mi
- The Rectory · 1.7 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 | 6 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 5 of 10 |
| Crime | 9 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 85.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 7.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 7.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 731 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 59.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 25.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,726 |
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 Ross Lea
Ethnic group
| Here | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95.8% | 94.6% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.1% | 3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.3% | 1% |
Religion
| Here | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 62.9% | 53.2% |
| No religion | 31.8% | 39.5% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 1.8% |
Country of birth
| Here | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 94.9% |
| Born outside the UK | 3.1% | 5.1% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 27.6% | 24.6% |
| No qualifications | 20.6% | 22.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.1% | 17.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15% | 14.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8% | 10.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.8% | 7.2% |
| Other qualifications | 2.9% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.5% | 43.1% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 33% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 15.9% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 6.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 38.7% | 40.9% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 37.8% | 22.1% |
| No cars or vans in household | 14.4% | 30.9% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 9.1% | 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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