17, Chestnut Avenue
17, Chestnut Avenue
Description & Estimates
Public records show 17, Chestnut Avenue, Washington to be a mid-century freehold house with 947 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 142 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
17, Chestnut Avenue, Washington has an estimated sale value of £136,757 and an estimated rental value of £892 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Chestnut Avenue, Washington, NE38 lies in the borough of Sunderland, within the NE38 postal district.
Our Data Sources
17, Chestnut Avenue, Washington has 2 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in August 2015 and a single entry in the EPC database dated December 2022.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 2 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 17, Chestnut Avenue, Washington would be worth £143,595, with a potential rental value of £937 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £127,184, with a rental value of £830 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of 17, Chestnut Avenue, Washington has climbed by £294 (0.2%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has risen by £30 (3.4%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 7.8%.
Plot Size
17, Chestnut Avenue, Washington occupies a 142 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 22 other houses in this postcode, 12 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 11th largest.
Energy Efficiency
17, Chestnut Avenue, Washington has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 02 Dec 2022.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
17, Chestnut Avenue, Washington last changed hands on 5th August 2015, selling for £115,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold twice since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 26.6% since August 2015.
- Sold Aug 2015£115,000
- Sold Dec 2012£74,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 750 metres of 17, Chestnut Avenue, Washington across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 23, Sycamore Avenue, Washington, NE38 9BH, a freehold house, sold at £116,000 on the 24th October 2025.
Read more about house prices in NE38.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 17, Chestnut Avenue, Washington as the 5th largest and the 5th most expensive of the 22 addresses on Chestnut Avenue, Washington, NE38.
Against the NE38 postcode district average, it is £10k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 900mLambton Primary School
- 900mRickleton Primary School
- 1.2kmHolley Park Academy
- 1.3kmSt Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington
- 1.5kmOxclose Community Academy
- 1.7kmBiddick Academy
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Public Transport Nearby
Chester-le-Street station is the nearest stop to 17, Chestnut Avenue, Washington at 4.0 kilometres away.
- 4.0kmChester-le-Street
- 7.7kmHeworth
- 9.9kmDunston
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
