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38 The Oval, Washington, NE37 2QB

UPRN:45001487Terrace Property2 bedsBuilt 1900-1929
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band AEPC: D (57)
Data freshness:Listing· 8mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 8mo ago (2026-03-19T13:52:17.943725+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-01T13:48:56.055423+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:45:12.341879+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 4mo agoSchools: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-07T02:37:19.861486+00:00)Amenities· 1mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
38 The Oval, Washington, NE37 2QB

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
today
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£90,000
£86k - £95kHigh
Estimate
£90k
Range
£86k – £95k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£650
£600 - £650
Monthly
£650
Yield
8.67%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

38 The Oval earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 73/100. Investment score 74/100 reflects strong fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (63/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
73/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
74/ 100
High
Crime Score
30/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
63/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 28Bike 59
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£90,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£650
Gross Yield8.67%
1y Growth+46.2%
3y Growth+2.5%
5y Growth+2.0%
10y Growth+3.2%
Last Sold Price£65,000 (2024-03-04)

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceModerate
  • RadonLow
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideModerate
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0NE37 2QB
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/02277/FUL
    Change of use from Class E to dog grooming / doggy day care (sui generis)
    Pending
  • 26/02052/VAR
    Variation of conditions 2 (approved plans) and 3 (materials) of approved application 23/01473/FUL (Demolition of the former Legends Club building and redevelopment of the site to provide two sets of two semi-detached properties with attached single garages. Also redevelopment of the former Club car park opposite to provide a terrace of three residential properties with associated detached private garage, parking and associated works.) to allow for refinements to the external materials, colours and finishes of the dwelling houses.
    Pending
  • 26/02005/PRI
    Erection of a single storey rear extension. (Extends 4.04m from the original dwelling, 3m in height and 2.4m to the eaves).
    Approved

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership53.9%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2024-03-04
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
15 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£27,989
Population Density5,236 /km²
Owner Occupied21%
Age Distribution
0-15 23%16-64 65%65+ 12%

Schools Nearby

  • St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Washington
    0.4 mi
    Good
  • George Washington Primary School
    0.4 mi

    Inspected as George Washington Primary School (URN 133473) on 3 Mar 2015

  • Usworth Colliery Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Good
  • Usworth Colliery Nursery School
    0.4 mi
    GoodConcerns

0 of 14 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

Comparables

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