Property profile

26 Willows Close

NE38 7BB

Washington Central

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Map showing 26 Willows Close, Washington

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Estimated sale price

£55,000

Flats sold in Washington Central

The box shows the middle 50% of flats sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold06 Nov 2003
£41,000Change since last sale: +£14,000 (+35%)
Annualised change
+1.3% per yearSunderland annualised change (flats) since 2003: +2.0% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £140 per sq ft
£86 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£55 per sq ft (−39%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Washington Central
£74,000Estimate vs local median: −£19,000 (−25%)
How this estimate is calculated

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Property facts

Property typeFlat / End-Terrace
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1983-1990
Floor area60 m² / 646 sq ft
Rooms2 habitable / 2 heated
Floor level3
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection19 May 2023

Sales history

DatePriceChange
06 Nov 2003£41,000+71%
20 Jul 2001£24,000-

Local market

Property prices in Washington Central

Median price: £140,000
Price per sq ft: £173
Sales (last 12 months): 92
Typical range (middle 50%): £115K – £206K

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 (about £173 per square foot) in Washington Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,000 up to £525,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Washington Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£270,000£218
Semi-Detached27£185,000£197
Terraced43£127,000£139
Flats10£74,000£140

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Washington Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Washington Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£212,055£77,000£143,725£104,000
2017£227,500£60,000£152,000£105,500
2018£208,700£63,000£138,000£100,000
2019£209,950£73,375£146,500£108,000
2020£280,000£65,000£152,000£112,500
2021£239,000£74,000£170,000£115,000
2022£260,000£72,000£160,000£117,500
2023£275,000£129,500£177,500£127,500
2024£253,600£70,000£176,000£126,000
2025£280,000£60,500£194,000£140,000
2026£260,000£76,000£150,000£130,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Washington Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Washington Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£188£125£148£109
2017£194£125£152£109
2018£196£107£154£120
2019£189£113£168£125
2020£214£113£163£125
2021£168£128£183£123
2022£213£110£174£134
2023£256£262£174£137
2024£215£138£197£138
2025£217£114£199£141
2026£220£138£193£139
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Washington Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Washington Central in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE38 7BB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE38 7BB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 20266, Willows Close, Washington, NE38 7BBFlatsLeasehold£53,000
30 Oct 20255, Willows Close, Washington, NE38 7BBFlatsLeasehold£51,000
25 Jul 202528, Willows Close, Washington, NE38 7BBFlatsLeasehold£50,000
15 Apr 20253, Willows Close, Washington, NE38 7BBFlatsLeasehold£57,500
10 Apr 20261, Tweed Street, Washington, NE38 7BQTerracedFreehold£87,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1, Willows Close, Washington-52 m²-
2, Willows Close, Washington-42 m²-
3 Willows Close, WashingtonLeasehold52 m²£57,500 (2025)
4, Willows Close, Washington-42 m²-
5, Willows Close, WashingtonLeasehold42 m²£51,000 (2025)
6 Willows Close, WashingtonLeasehold48 m²£53,000 (2026)
7, Willows Close, Washington-42 m²-
8 Willows Close, WashingtonLeasehold48 m²£56,000 (2017)
9, Willows Close, Washington-42 m²-
10, Willows Close, Washington-42 m²-

Area insights for NE38 7BB

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Overview

Postcode NE38 7BB is located in a major urban area, within the Washington Central area of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 32.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 72% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm is £47,765 per year. The median sale price in Washington Central is £140,000 (around £173 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £115,000 and £206,250. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street, about 4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
67.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,839 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

67.9%

Approximately 67.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm is £47,765 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 316 ft away from NE38 7BB.

Flood risk

No risk

Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm near NE38 7BB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
128
Population density
2,723.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.39(-63%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.51(-47%)
Vehicle crime
5.04(+23%)
Public order
3.6(-56%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.6(-68%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
124
96.88%
Other White
4
3.12%
Total population: 128

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
34
28.57%
Level 4+ (Degree)
23
19.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
15.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
14.29%
Level 3 (A level)
13
10.92%
Total 16+ residents: 119

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
36
33.96%
Other social rented
36
33.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
16.04%
Owns outright
10
9.43%
Owns with a mortgage
7
6.6%
Total households: 106

Schools

In the NE38 7BB postcode area, located within Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for NE38 7BB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryJohn F Kennedy Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.2 miNot applicableColumbia Grange SchoolAcademy special converter
0.3 miPrimaryBarmston Village Primary SchoolCommunity school

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE38 7BB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE38 7BB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBest OneStation Road, Washington, NE38 7BEWalking directions to Best One
0.2 miPremierMorland Avenue, Washington, NE38 7EHWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miThirlaway'sFatfield Road, Washington, NE38 7NBWalking directions to Thirlaway's
0.4 miNisa LocalWesterhope Road, Washington, NE38 8DGWalking directions to Nisa Local