Property profile

79 Rowan Avenue

Map showing 79 Rowan Avenue, Washington

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Estimated sale price

£155,000

Semi-Detached sold in Washington East

The box shows the middle 50% of semi-detached 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 sold15 Dec 2025
£105,000Change since last sale: +£50,000 (+48%)
Annualised change
+65% per yearSunderland annualised change (semi-detached) since 2025: +6.8% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £222 per sq ft
£143 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£79 per sq ft (−35%)
Local sold pricesMedian for semi-detached in Washington East
£209,250Estimate vs local median: −£54,000 (−26%)
How this estimate is calculated

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / End-Terrace
TenureFreehold
Construction period1967-1975
Floor area101 m² / 1,087 sq ft
Rooms5 habitable / 5 heated
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection21 Aug 2025

Sales history

DatePriceChange
15 Dec 2025£105,000+17%
14 Aug 2009£90,000-

Local market

Property prices in Washington East

Median price: £201,250
Price per sq ft: £211
Sales (last 12 months): 120
Typical range (middle 50%): £123K – £303K

Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £201,250 (about £211 per square foot) in Washington East area, with individual transactions ranging from £24,000 up to £625,000.

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 East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached43£330,000£252
Semi-Detached28£209,250£222
Terraced44£121,250£127
Flats5£85,000£114

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Washington East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Washington East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£273,000£78,498£165,000£138,955
2017£284,000£107,498£160,000£103,000
2018£259,248£82,250£160,000£106,000
2019£275,000£55,000£168,000£111,500
2020£287,500£84,250£185,000£115,000
2021£300,000£65,500£172,000£96,250
2022£305,000£60,010£170,000£106,000
2023£350,000£95,000£181,250£112,500
2024£338,000£77,000£175,000£110,500
2025£325,000£76,500£190,000£120,000
2026£350,000£92,500£212,500£126,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Washington East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Washington East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£191£116£177£179
2017£193£161£178£122
2018£202£130£177£149
2019£209£106£184£117
2020£217£133£180£143
2021£218£105£187£107
2022£232£104£194£118
2023£240£124£188£125
2024£244£131£235£116
2025£252£118£212£125
2026£255£124£221£147
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Washington East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE38 9AF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE38 9AF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Dec 202579, Rowan Avenue, Washington, NE38 9AFSemi-DetachedFreehold£105,000
23 Jan 202615, Pinewood Avenue, Washington, NE38 9AYSemi-DetachedFreehold£114,000
14 Aug 202598, Rowan Avenue, Washington, NE38 9AGTerracedFreehold£135,000
20 Jul 2026122, Rowan Avenue, Washington, NE38 9AQTerracedFreehold£138,000
24 Oct 20256, Hawthorn Crescent, Washington, NE38 9BQSemi-DetachedFreehold£113,500

Other properties at this postcode

Area insights for NE38 9AF

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Overview

Postcode NE38 9AF is located in a major urban area, within the Washington East area of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield area. It has very high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 37.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield is £52,095 per year. The median sale price in Washington East is £201,250 (around £211 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £123,125 and £303,125. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street, about 2.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Princess Anne Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
34.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

9/10

Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,609 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

34.8%

Approximately 34.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield is £52,095 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 302 ft away from NE38 9AF.

Flood risk

No risk

Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield near NE38 9AF 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 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE38 9AF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miThe Princess Anne ParkLargeWalking directions to The Princess Anne Park
0.3 miHarraton GreenSmallWalking directions to Harraton Green

Area Profile

Population
243
Population density
2,363.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.59(-49%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.04(-59%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.52(-60%)
Vehicle crime
3.77(-8%)
Other crime
3.77(+2%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
235
96.71%
Other White
4
1.65%
Pakistani
1
0.41%
Other Asian
1
0.41%
Arab
1
0.41%
Total population: 243

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
67
32.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
16.91%
Level 3 (A level)
29
14.01%
Level 4+ (Degree)
27
13.04%
Apprenticeship
25
12.08%
Total 16+ residents: 207

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
34
29.57%
Owns with a mortgage
24
20.87%
Social rents from council
21
18.26%
Other social rented
19
16.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
13.91%
Total households: 115

Schools

In the NE38 9AF postcode area, located within Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE38 9AF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryFatfield AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miSecondarySt Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, WashingtonAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miPrimaryLambton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE38 9AF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE38 9AF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBest-oneVigo Lane, Sunderland, NE38 9AHWalking directions to Best-one