79 ROWAN AVENUE
WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR NE38 9AF
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
101 m²
Council tax band
A
EPC rating
C
Year built
England and Wales: 1967-1975
Last sold
£105,000 Dec 2025
Price per m²
£941/m²
Local average
£169,318 (-43.9%)
Deprivation
Decile 2 (6,609 of 33,755)
Street crime
47 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)
Key features
- Three Bedrooms
- Semi-Detached
- Corner Plot
- Close to Local Amenities
- EPC - TBC
Additional details
- Heating
- Gas
- Parking
- Off street
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Situated on a desirable corner plot in the popular Rowan Avenue, Washington, this three-bedroom semi-detached home offers spacious and versatile living ideal for families and professionals alike. Boasting a large kitchen extension and expansive gardens to the front, side, and rear, this property combines convenience with ample outdoor space.
Inside, the accommodation comprises a bright and airy entrance hall, a generously sized lounge, and an impressive open-plan kitchen and dining area, thoughtfully extended to create a superb space for entertaining and everyday living. Upstairs, you’ll find two well-proportioned double bedrooms, a comfortable single bedroom, and a contemporary four piece family bathroom.
Outside, the property enjoys extensive wraparound gardens, providing excellent potential for further development (subject to planning), off-street parking, or simply an ideal space for relaxing and outdoor entertaining.
This is a fantastic opportunity to own a home in a sought-after location, close to local amenities, schools, and transport links. Early viewing is highly recommended.
Council Tax Band: A
Tenure: Freehold
Listed by
Washington
Pattinson Estate Agents
Reference: 161746511
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 21/08/2025
Current heating cost: £908/year
Potential heating cost: £839/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £16,500
Recommendations
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
EPC Graphs
EPC
Price history
17% since 2009
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 15/12/2025 (5 months ago) | £105,000 | +16.7% |
| Sold | 14/08/2009 (16 years ago) | £90,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 ST GEORGES ESTATE, WASHINGTON, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 9AU | £158,000 | 16/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 34 ST GEORGES ESTATE, WASHINGTON, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 9AU | £148,000 | 01/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 2 CEDAR TERRACE, WASHINGTON, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 9BE | £98,000 | 30/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 23 FIRTREE AVENUE, WASHINGTON, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 9BA | £76,470 | 21/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 3 VIGO LANE, HARRATON, WASHINGTON, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 9AH | £275,000 | 09/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 63 ROWAN AVENUE, WASHINGTON, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 9AF | £120,000 | 03/05/2022 | Terraced |
| 10 NORTH CRESCENT, WASHINGTON, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 9AJ | £101,000 | 09/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 77 ROWAN AVENUE, WASHINGTON, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 9AF | £90,000 | 18/02/2022 | Terraced |
| 16 HAWTHORN CRESCENT, WASHINGTON, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 9BQ | £81,000 | 09/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 17 NORTH CRESCENT, WASHINGTON, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 9AJ | £85,000 | 21/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 33 FIRTREE AVENUE, WASHINGTON, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 9BA | £149,500 | 15/07/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 15 HOLLY CRESCENT, WASHINGTON, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 9BG | £106,000 | 25/06/2021 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £105,000 (2 sales)
Area average: £127,797 (10 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Sunderland. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Sunderland. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Sunderland.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Sunderland: £549/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Harraton | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Best-one | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Barbers | 0.3 miles |
| Hospital | Washington Primary Care Centre | 1.1 miles |
| Hospital | Spire Washington Hospital | 1.2 miles |
| Train station | Chester-le-Street | 2.7 miles |
| Train station | South Hylton | 3.6 miles |
| University | Clanny House | 5.0 miles |
| University | The Forge | 5.2 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total incidents | 47 |
Within 1 mile during Mar 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fatfield Academy | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 25 May 2016 |
| St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington | Secondary | 0.5 miles | Good — 29 Mar 2012 |
| Lambton Primary School | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 8 May 2019 |
| Biddick Academy | Secondary | 0.8 miles | Good — 3 Feb 2022 |
| Rickleton Primary School | Primary | 0.9 miles | Good — 9 Oct 2014 |
Rental Comparables
Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.
| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Pendle Close, NE38 | £800/mo | 3 | 0.48 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Pendle Close, NE38 | £780/mo | 3 | 0.5 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, West Bridge Street, DH4 | £875/mo | 3 | 0.65 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Caradoc Close, NE38 | £800/mo | 3 | 0.65 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed End Terrace, Alwin, NE38 | £975/mo | 3 | 0.7 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Bredon Close, NE38 | £795/mo | 3 | 0.71 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Alwin, NE38 | £610/mo | 3 | 0.72 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Caradoc Close, NE38 | £795/mo | 3 | 0.73 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £804/mo (8 listings)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
- Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
- Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
- ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).