42, Fernlea Close
42, Fernlea Close
Description & Estimates
Public records show 42, Fernlea Close, 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.
42, Fernlea Close, Washington has an estimated sale value of £126,480 and an estimated rental value of £861 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Fernlea Close, Washington, NE38 lies in the borough of Sunderland, within the NE38 postal district.
Our Data Sources
42, Fernlea Close, Washington has 4 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in May 2022 and a single entry in the EPC database dated February 2022.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 5 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 42, Fernlea Close, Washington would be worth £132,804, with a potential rental value of £904 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £117,626, with a rental value of £801 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 42, Fernlea Close, Washington has risen by £272 (0.2%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has moved up by £29 (3.4%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 8.2%.
Plot Size
42, Fernlea Close, Washington occupies a 142 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 65 other houses in this postcode, 37 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 7th largest.
Energy Efficiency
42, Fernlea Close, Washington has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 22 Feb 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
42, Fernlea Close, Washington last changed hands on 6th May 2022, selling for £124,950. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 4 times since 1995.
The market for similar properties has dropped by 45.6% since May 2022.
- Sold May 2022£124,950
- Sold Mar 2016£96,000
- Sold Apr 2014£95,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 910 metres of 42, Fernlea Close, Washington across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 5, Fernlea Close, Washington, NE38 8RR, a freehold house, sold at £125,000 on the 19th September 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 42, Fernlea Close, Washington as the 34th largest and the 20th most expensive of the 74 addresses on Fernlea Close, Washington, NE38.
Against the NE38 postcode district average, it is £20k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 400mFatfield Academy
- 1.2kmBiddick Primary School
- 1.3kmJohn F Kennedy Primary School
- 500mSt Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington
- 600mBiddick Academy
- 2.3kmOxclose Community Academy
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Public Transport Nearby
Chester-le-Street station is the nearest stop to 42, Fernlea Close, Washington at 5.4 kilometres away.
- 5.4kmChester-le-Street
- 7.8kmHeworth
- 8.7kmSunderland
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.
