New homes in Houghton-le-Spring

Lying in the southern reaches of Tyne and Wear in the North East, Houghton-le-Spring is right on the outskirts of Sunderland. Close to Washington and offering excellent access to Durham and Gateshead, new homes in Houghton-le-Spring are only 13 miles south of Newcastle. 

This well-connected town also provides locals with superb access to the stunning Durham Heritage Coast, while Middlesbrough is only half an hour’s drive south. There’s a lot to love about this area, so don’t miss our developments closest to Houghton-le-Spring below. 

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What is life like in Houghton-le-Spring?

Located just a short drive northeast of Durham in the North East of England, Houghton-le-Spring is a charming and vibrant town with lots to see and do in the local area. With good transport links to Sunderland, Newcastle and beyond, new homes in Houghton-le-Spring are popular with commuters as well as growing families, empty nesters and retirees.

How are the transport links in Houghton-le-Spring?

Houghton-le-Spring is located on the A692 which connects the town to Sunderland, and just a short distance east of the A1(M). The town doesn’t have a train station, but there are a number of regular bus services providing public transport to places nearby.

Sunderland is 15 minutes away from Houghton-le-Spring by car, Durham can be reached in just less than 15 minutes, and Newcastle is a 20 minute drive away depending on traffic. Edinburgh is 2 hours 30 minutes away, while the drive to London takes at least 4 hours 30 minutes. For rail trips to the capital, the train from Newcastle takes just 2 hours 50 minutes to King’s Cross. There are also direct trains to London from Durham.

For international travel, Durham Tees Valley Airport is 35 minutes away by car while Newcastle International Airport can be reached in just 30 minutes via the A1.

What is there to see and do in Houghton-le-Spring?

Houghton-le-Spring is a vibrant place to live with lots of attractions in and near to the town, along with a lively calendar of annual events. For shopping, the town has a number of independent stores along with cafes, a library and traditional pubs. For designer labels and high street shopping, Dalton Park Outlet is just a short drive away.

For days out in the great outdoors, Houghton-le-Spring is near to a number of beautiful green spaces including the Durham Wildlife Trust Reserves Joe’s Pond, Rainton Meadows and Hawthorn Dene. The town is also not far from the coast, where you can find beaches including Blackhall Rocks, Longsands Beach and Whitley Bay.

For golf fans, Houghton-le-Spring Golf Club is perfect for a leisurely Sunday morning round while Penshaw Equestrian Centre is also nearby. If you’re moving to the area with children, there are lots of family days out within easy reach including Down at the Farm, Herrington Country Park and Adventure Valley.

Each year, the town hosts the ancient Houghton Feast and Houghton-le-Spring Beer Festival.

How is education in Houghton-le-Spring?

If you’re moving with a school-age children, it’s good to know that new homes in Houghton-le-Spring are close to a number of ‘Outstanding’ schools as rated by Ofsted. These include Our Lady Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School and Woodlea Primary School. For higher education, there are a number of universities within easy reach of the town including The University of Sunderland and Durham University. 

New home schemes & offers in Houghton-le-Spring

Looking to relocate to Houghton-le-Spring? With Barratt Homes, you’ll have access to unique schemes. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, want to sell your current home or are a key worker, we have an offer that suits you. 
 
Our low deposit schemes are designed to help you buy your dream home without worrying about the deposit. We can boost it up and support you along the way. And if you’re part of the armed forces, we offer a 5% deposit contribution to help you get on the ladder. 
 
Time for a change? Selling your home with our help to sell schemes is easy. You can forget about estate agent fees and enjoy your new home while we do the legwork. If you’re a key worker, you can benefit from our Key Worker Deposit Contribution scheme. 
 
Browse our wide range of new homes in Houghton-le-Spring and take advantage of fantastic offers for a stress-free move, just like you deserve. Whether you’re looking for your first home or a new home for your growing family, our North East property guide is here to help.