The Cottage, Washington
The Cottage, Washington
Description & Estimates
Public records show The Cottage, Washington to be an early-century freehold house with 1,603 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 726 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
The Cottage, Washington has an estimated sale value of £369,547 and an estimated rental value of £1,719 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Vigo Lane, Rickleton, Washington, NE38 lies in the borough of Sunderland, within the NE38 postal district.
Our Data Sources
The Cottage, Washington has 2 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in June 2025 and a single entry in the EPC database dated January 2017.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 3 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate The Cottage, Washington would be worth £388,025, with a potential rental value of £1,805 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £343,679, with a rental value of £1,599 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 The Cottage, Washington has fallen by £1,555 (0.4%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has moved up by £44 (2.6%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 5.6%.
Plot Size
The Cottage, Washington occupies a 726 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 8 other houses in this postcode, 6 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the largest.
Energy Efficiency
The Cottage, Washington has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 21 Jan 2017.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas.
Sold Prices
The Cottage, Washington last changed hands on 27th June 2025, selling for £345,000. 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 dropped by 41.4% since June 2025.
- Sold Jun 2025£345,000
- Sold Dec 2017£295,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 890 metres of The Cottage, Washington across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 19, Setting Stones, Washington, NE38 9EU, a freehold house, sold at £370,000 on the 19th December 2025.
Read more about house prices in NE38.
- Sold Dec 2025£370,000 | 4 Bed House19, Setting Stones, Washington, NE38 9EU19, Setting Stones, Washington, NE38 9EU
- Sold Mar 2025£300,000 | 4 Bed House36, The Chase, Washington, NE38 9DX36, The Chase, Washington, NE38 9DX
- Sold Feb 2022£350,000 | 5 Bed House1, Setting Stones, Washington, NE38 9EU1, Setting Stones, Washington, NE38 9EU
•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 The Cottage, Washington as the 2nd largest and the 2nd most expensive of the 9 addresses on Vigo Lane, Rickleton, Washington, NE38.
Against the NE38 postcode district average, it is £223k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 300mRickleton Primary School
- 1.4kmLambton Primary School
- 1.5kmHolley Park Academy
- 1.9kmOxclose Community Academy
- 1.9kmSt Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington
- 2.1kmLord Lawson of Beamish Academy
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Public Transport Nearby
Chester-le-Street station is the nearest stop to The Cottage, Washington at 3.4 kilometres away.
- 3.4kmChester-le-Street
- 8.0kmHeworth
- 9.8kmDunston
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.
