What’s changing in Fence Houses
DH4, Sunderland · within 1.5 miles of the middle · updated 28 October 2026
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House prices in Fence Houses
Over the last six months, 76 homes sold within 1.5 miles of Fence Houses. Half sold for more than £165,200 and half for less. The cheapest was £39,999 and the dearest £395,000.
- 7 Montanna Close, Houghton Le SpringSemi-detached house · Mon 3 Aug£166,500
- 54 Monarch Road, Houghton Le SpringDetached house · Fri 31 Jul£250,000
- 7 Fairbairn Drive, Houghton Le SpringDetached house · Fri 31 Jul£228,000
- 22 Gilpin Street, Houghton Le SpringTerraced house · Fri 31 Jul£84,000
- 49 Ross Lea, Houghton Le SpringTerraced house · Fri 31 Jul£150,000
- 5 Connaught Close, PhiladelphiaDetached house · Fri 31 Jul£285,000
- 70 Blind Lane, Houghton Le SpringSemi-detached house · Thu 30 Jul£100,000
- 2 Longlands Drive, Houghton Le SpringDetached house · Wed 29 Jul£200,000
Businesses in Fence Houses
- A Lo chop suey houseChinese restaurant · 90m 3
- PremierConvenience store · 70m 5
- HAIR BY SarahJaneHair salon · 0.1 miles
- Fence Houses Dental PracticeDental clinic · 0.1 miles
- Houghton Sendai Karate ClubMartial arts club · 0.1 miles
- The BarksPet groomer · 0.1 miles
- Discount Motor SparesAuto parts store · 0.1 miles
- Alex Robson Heating & GasHvac service · 110m
Planning applications in Fence Houses
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Planning application at 8 Golf Course Road Houghton-le-Spring
Convert existing detached garage to habitable room
8 Golf Course Road Houghton-le-Spring DH4 4PJ -
Approved: Rear extension at 16 Stanhope Close Houghton-le-Spring
Erection of a single storey rear extension
16 Stanhope Close Houghton-le-Spring DH4 5QR -
New signs at Go Local Extra 27 Hindsons Crescent North Houghton-le-Spring
Installation of 1no illuminated surround sign (retrospective)
Go Local Extra 27 Hindsons Crescent North Houghton-le-Spring DH4 4SA -
Planning application at Go Local Extra 27 Hindsons Crescent North Houghton-le-Spring
Installation of an ATM machine (Retrospective).
Go Local Extra 27 Hindsons Crescent North Houghton-le-Spring DH4 4SA -
Change of use at Houghton Carpet Centre Rear Of 3 - 5 Mautland Street Houghton-le-Spring
Proposed change of use from carpet sales showroom to music rehearsal/recording studio
Houghton Carpet Centre Rear Of 3 - 5 Mautland Street Houghton-le-Spring DH4 4BH
Roadworks and road closures in Fence Houses
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Road closed: Bernard Street North Back (Northern Powergrid)
17 Sep to 18 Dec. Under way. Work on pipes or cables in the road and on the pavement. The road will be closed.
Bernard Street North Back, Dairy Lane Estate, Houghton-Le-Spring -
Road closed: Violet Street (Northern Powergrid)
23 Sep to 3 Nov. Work on pipes or cables in the road and on the pavement. The road will be closed.
Violet Street, Dairy Lane Estate, Houghton-Le-Spring -
Road closed: Acacia Avenue (Northern Gas Networks)
28 Sep to 2 Nov. Under way. Repairs to pipes or cables in the road and on the pavement. The road will be closed.
Acacia Avenue, Fence Houses, Houghton-Le-Spring -
Road closed: Thackeray Street (Northern Powergrid)
5 Oct to 27 Nov. Work on pipes or cables in the road and on the pavement. The road will be closed.
Thackeray Street, Dairy Lane Estate, Houghton-Le-Spring -
Road closed: Stevenson Street (Northern Powergrid)
7 Oct to 1 Dec. Work on pipes or cables in the road and on the pavement. The road will be closed.
Stevenson Street, Dairy Lane Estate, Houghton-Le-Spring -
Road closed: Bernard Street South Back (Northern Powergrid)
12 Oct to 4 Dec. Work on pipes or cables in the road. The road will be closed.
Bernard Street South Back, Dairy Lane Estate, Houghton-Le-Spring
Fuel prices near Fence Houses
- UnleadedCheapest 164.7p at EG Rainton Pfs, 1.3 miles · most around 166.9p · dearest 168.9p · 6 stations
- DieselCheapest 188.9p at Houghton Le Spring, 1.1 miles · most around 194.9p · dearest 198.9p · 5 stations
Within two miles, from the GOV.UK Fuel Finder scheme, updated every half hour.
New food places and hygiene scores in Fence Houses
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Grangewood Care Home scored 5 out of 5 for hygiene
Inspected 30 Sept. 5 means "very good". A food business.
Chester Road, Houghton-Le-Spring, DH4 4RB
What’s on in Fence Houses
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Horror Car Wash at Sunderland Live
2026 Horror car wash brings some brand new terrifying scenes and characters. Night out · From 18:00 · £25.00
Sunderland Live, Rainton Business Park, Mercantile Road, , Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 5PH -
Houghton-Le-Spring @ Sunderland Live Arena - Thursday 29th Oct at Sunderland Live
Teach Rex uses life-like dinosaurs to perform their 1 hour show, teaching children about the anatomy and life of one the most mesmerising creatures. Family · From 10:00
Sunderland Live, Rainton Business Park, Mercantile Road, , Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 5PH -
Horror Car Wash at Sunderland Live
2026 Horror car wash brings some brand new terrifying scenes and characters. Night out · From 18:00 · £25.00
Sunderland Live, Rainton Business Park, Mercantile Road, , Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 5PH -
Horror Car Wash at Sunderland Live
2026 Horror car wash brings some brand new terrifying scenes and characters. Night out · From 17:00 · £25.00
Sunderland Live, Rainton Business Park, Mercantile Road, , Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 5PH
Street reports in Fence Houses
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Fly-tipping reported: Green Avenue
Reported to Sunderland City Council on FixMyStreet.
Green Avenue, Sunniside
Schools in Fence Houses
- Dubmire Primary Outstanding in 3, good in 1 (2024)
- Woodlea Primary School School remains Good (2024)
- Bournmoor Primary School School remains Good (2024)
- Burnside Academy Inspires Standards maintained (2024)
- Kepier Report card Sept 2026: Strong standard in 1, expected standard in 5
- Newbottle Primary Academy Report card Jul 2026: Expected standard in every area
- St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton Report card Jul 2026: Strong standard in 5, expected standard in 2
- Bernard Gilpin Primary School Outstanding (2022)
GPs, dentists and care in Fence Houses
- Fence Houses Dental Practice Dentists aren’t rated · last checked 2019
- Lambton House Good (2022)
- Pavillion Residential and Nursing Home Good (2022)
- Kepier Medical Practice Good (2016)
- Dairy Lane Care Centre Good (2023): good in 4, requires improvement in 1
- Dairy Lane Dental Practice Dentists aren’t rated · last checked 2016
- AMS Wellbeing Not inspected yet
- Paddock Stile Manor Good (2019): good in 4, requires improvement in 1
Charities in Fence Houses
- Durham Wildlife Trust Protection of wildlife and natural features and promotion of nature conservation within our area. Acting as a main focus for nature…
- 1st Burnmoor Scout Group The Charity is a community based Scout Group. The Group is made up of 3 sections catering for boys and girls from the ages of 6 to 14 1/2.…
- Bethany Christian Centre The church operates from premises at Hetton Road, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne & Wear. Church membership is voluntary and free. The aim of the…
- Philadelphia Cricket And Community Club We have been a cricket club since 1868 and were awarded charity status to enable the club to expand and meet the wider demands of the…
- East Durham Circuit Of The Methodist Church Public worship, charity support, groups catering for children, young people, older people. Fundraising for charities at home and abroad.
Crime in Fence Houses
160 crimes were reported within 1.5 miles of Fence Houses in August 2026. The most common were violence (49), anti-social behaviour (38), criminal damage (18).