Rainton Gardens by Persimmon Homes · Black Boy Road, Chilton Moor, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear DH4 6LX
Persimmon Homes has 167 developments on Homello. Homes in Houghton le Spring sold for a median £155,000 over the last year, £178 per sq ft; see house prices in Houghton le Spring.
About Rainton Gardens
Rainton Gardens is a new build residential development by Persimmon Homes, located on Black Boy Road, Chilton Moor, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6LX. The development offers a mix of detached and semi-detached new build homes, comprising three, four, and five-bedroom configurations. Current available properties at Rainton Gardens range in price from £199,995 to £309,995.
The development is strategically positioned approximately two miles from the main Houghton le Spring town centre, placing it close to established local amenities. Persimmon Homes, a FTSE 100 constituent, is a major UK housebuilder with a track record dating back to 1972. The company has focused on improving build quality, reporting a five-star HBF rating and an improved NHBC customer satisfaction score of 92.9% in 2023. They plan to deliver between 10,000 and 10,500 completions in 2024. The Rainton Gardens scheme provides a selection of family housing, with available properties currently encompassing 3-bedroom semi-detached and 4-bedroom detached house types. Specific house styles include The Windermere, a 3-bedroom semi-detached home, and The Coniston and The Belmont, both offering 4-bedroom detached layouts. For example, The Belmont is a 4-bedroom detached home featuring an integral single garage, a ground-floor WC, an open-plan kitchen/dining room with French doors to the garden, and an en-suite to the main bedroom. The new build homes are designed for energy efficiency, with Persimmon’s Eco Range providing a 31% reduction in carbon emissions. On-site green spaces are incorporated into the development plan for resident use. Rainton Gardens offers excellent road links for commuters, situated close to the A1(M), with accessible junctions near Durham to the south and Chester-le-Street to the north. Typical drive times place Durham City approximately 15 minutes away, Newcastle-upon-Tyne at just over half an hour, and the coastal city of Sunderland under half an hour. Public transport is available via multiple nearby bus routes (e.g., 20A, X20, 4) from Front Street, with Go North East operating services to the Sunderland Interchange in around 26 minutes. Local amenities are available less than two miles away in Houghton le Spring town centre. Educational facilities in the immediate area include Dubmire Community Primary School, Bernard Gilpin Primary School, Chilton Moor Day Nursery, and Kepier School for older children. Leisure opportunities include the nearby Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve, which is within walking distance, alongside Houghton Sports Centre, Hetton Community Pool, and Houghton-le-Spring Golf Club. Herrington Country Park is a 15-minute drive away. New build homes at Rainton Gardens are currently marketed within the £199,995 to £309,995 price band. A range of purchasing incentives and schemes are available, though subject to status and specific plot selection. These include the Part Exchange scheme, Deposit Unlock, and the Deposit Match scheme which offers a 5% deposit contribution. Discounts are also available for Key Workers, NHS staff, and Armed Forces personnel. For detailed plot availability, specific completion dates, or to arrange a viewing, prospective buyers should contact the developer directly.
- Developer
- Persimmon Homes
- City
- Tyne and Wear
- Neighbourhood
- Houghton le Spring
- Postcode
- DH4 6LX
- Address
- Black Boy Road, Chilton Moor, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear
- Tenure
- For sale
Sold prices at Rainton Gardens
First sales only so far: 8 homes registered at a median £229,995 since 2020 (new-build sales register 6–12 months after completion).
| Address | Sold | Kind | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13, Black Boy Road DH4 6LX | Nov 2024 | Sale | £80,000 · £118/sq ft |
| 6, Black Boy Road DH4 6LX | Jul 2022 | Sale | £147,000 · £92/sq ft |
| Fairview, Black Boy Road DH4 6LX | Apr 2021 | New build | £219,995 |
| The Rambles, Black Boy Road DH4 6LX | Mar 2021 | New build | £284,995 |
| Woodhouse, Black Boy Road DH4 6LX | Dec 2020 | New build | £239,995 |
| The Pavilion, Black Boy Road DH4 6LX | Nov 2020 | New build | £239,995 |
| Linwood, Black Boy Road DH4 6LX | Sept 2020 | New build | £159,995 |
| Sunnyside, Black Boy Road DH4 6LX | Sept 2020 | New build | £159,995 |
All sold prices in Houghton le Spring →
Sales at the development's postcode and its listings' postcodes, as recorded by HM Land Registry; neighbouring addresses in the same postcode can be included.
Questions about Rainton Gardens
›Who is the developer of Rainton Gardens?
Rainton Gardens is a Persimmon Homes development in Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear. Persimmon Homes has 167 developments listed on Homello.
›How much do homes at Rainton Gardens cost?
Prices at Rainton Gardens start from around £199,995 (taken from the developer's marketing, so treat it as a guide).
›What have homes at Rainton Gardens sold for?
HM Land Registry has registered 8 first sales at Rainton Gardens at a median of £229,995 since 2020. New-build sales appear in the register six to twelve months after completion, so this count grows over time. That is 41% below the Houghton le Spring median of £178 per square foot.
›What are house prices like in Houghton le Spring?
The median sold price in Houghton le Spring was £155,000 over the last 12 months (743 sales, −3.1% on the year before), or £178 per square foot, from HM Land Registry data. The house prices in Houghton le Spring page has the trend, prices by property type and every street.
Location
Black Boy Road, Chilton Moor, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6LX
Nearest stations
- Chester-le-Street Station 3.4 miles
- South Hylton (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) Station 4.9 miles
- Durham Station 5.3 miles
- Pallion (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) Station 6.0 miles
Nearest schools
- Dubmire Primary 0.3 milesPrimary · ages 3–11
- Burnside Academy Inspires 0.8 milesPrimary · ages 3–11
- Kepier 0.9 milesSecondary · ages 11–16
- Woodlea Primary School 1.0 milesPrimary · ages 3–11 Good
Straight-line distances; actual routes will be longer. Stations from NaPTAN; schools from the Department for Education register, with the latest Ofsted signal.
Area insights
The Sunderland neighbourhood around this development.
Sources: HM Land Registry price paid data, EPC register, Police.uk, Historic England, ONS Census 2021, Ofcom Connected Nations, Environment Agency. Planning offices.
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