38, Porthcawl Drive
38, Porthcawl Drive
Description & Estimates
Public records show 38, Porthcawl Drive, Washington to be a mid-century freehold house with 775 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 521 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
38, Porthcawl Drive, Washington has an estimated sale value of £224,286 and an estimated rental value of £1,211 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Porthcawl Drive, Washington, NE37 lies in the borough of Sunderland, within the NE37 postal district.
Our Data Sources
38, Porthcawl Drive, Washington has 31 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in January 2017 and a single entry in the EPC database dated February 2016.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 1 out of 5 and is considered of low accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 38, Porthcawl Drive, Washington would be worth £235,500, with a potential rental value of £1,272 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £208,586, with a rental value of £1,126 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 38, Porthcawl Drive, Washington has risen by £483 (0.2%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has moved up by £41 (3.4%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 6.5%.
Plot Size
38, Porthcawl Drive, Washington occupies a 521 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 53 other houses in this postcode, 52 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 3rd largest.
Energy Efficiency
38, Porthcawl Drive, Washington has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 29 Feb 2016.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
38, Porthcawl Drive, Washington last changed hands on 19th January 2017, selling for £176,500. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 3 times since 1995.
The market for similar properties has dropped by 9.1% since January 2017.
- Sold Jan 2017£176,500
- Sold Nov 1998£77,950
- Sold Nov 1995£66,500
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 670 metres of 38, Porthcawl Drive, Washington across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 4, Sunningdale Drive, Washington, NE37 2LL, a freehold house, sold at £240,000 on the 30th May 2025.
Read more about house prices in NE37.
•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 38, Porthcawl Drive, Washington as the 15th largest and the 4th most expensive of the 53 addresses on Porthcawl Drive, Washington, NE37.
Against the NE37 postcode district average, it is £78k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 600mGeorge Washington Primary School
- 600mSt Bede's Catholic Primary School, Washington
- 1.1kmUsworth Colliery Primary School
- 1.5kmWashington Academy
- 3.0kmOxclose Community Academy
- 3.2kmCardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead
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Public Transport Nearby
Heworth station is the nearest stop to 38, Porthcawl Drive, Washington at 3.7 kilometres away.
- 3.7kmHeworth
- 7.5kmManors
- 7.7kmNewcastle
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show ultrafast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
