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Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield

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About

Harraton, Rickleton and Fatfield sit on the north bank of the River Wear to the west of Sunderland city centre, forming a cluster of neighbourhoods within the City of Sunderland authority. Housing ranges from post-war estates to older terraces. Local facilities include primary schools, small parades of shops, community centres and playing fields. The river shapes much everyday movement: footpaths and riverside routes run along the Wear and the A182 crosses the water at Fatfield Bridge, which marks a clear link between the neighbourhoods and routes to nearby towns.

The area keeps traces of its mining past in street names, former colliery sites and pitches used by local teams. Pockets of green land and allotments sit between housing clusters, and anglers and walkers use stretches of riverbank where the Wear bends sharply at Fatfield. Community groups run clubs and events from halls and sports grounds, and local volunteers look after pocket parks and river paths that connect the neighbourhoods.

Area overview

On average Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield is £52,095 per year. There are 2 schools in Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield is home to around 9,787 people, with a population density of about 1,975.2 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
16.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield Population
9,787
Population density
1,975.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.46(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.36(-43%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.7(-59%)
Other theft
3.68(-39%)
Other crime
3.27(-12%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,254
94.54%
Indian
184
1.88%
Other White
78
0.8%
Other Asian
46
0.47%
Other
38
0.39%
Total population: 9,788

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,674
32.38%
Level 3 (A level)
1,394
16.88%
No qualifications
1,385
16.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,234
14.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
806
9.76%
Total 16+ residents: 8,258

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,838
43.34%
Owns with a mortgage
1,259
29.69%
Other social rented
416
9.81%
Social rents from council
340
8.02%
Private landlord or letting agency
327
7.71%
Total households: 4,241

Property prices in Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £187,500 in Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached18£205,000
Flats5£85,000
Detached39£360,000
Terraced40£135,000

10 years median price trend in Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield.

All postcodes in Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield

NE388BP

Fatfield Park

NE389AN

Vigo Lane

NE389EF

Wansbeck

DH47PQ

Station Road

NE389BP

Rowan Avenue

DH47SG

Kildale

NE389JF

Hope Shield

DH47PR

Byerhope

NE389AH

Vigo Lane

NE380PN

Mendip Drive

NE388PH

Whittonstall

DH47QB

Ladywood Park

NE388AA

Biddick Lane

DH47QG

Gilderdale

NE389DY

Sheridan Green

NE389DZ

Harthope Close

NE389JD

Forest Drive

DH47SF

Bransdale

NE388SW

Birchfield

NE388RW

Farrier Close

NE388SE

Falstone

DH47QE

Sandwell Drive

NE388AD

Biddick Lane

NE389HF

Graylands

NE380RA

Burtree

NE388BJ

Duxbury Park

NE389AB

Swiss Cottages

NE389DU

Wellhope

NE388SL

Valley View

NE388ST

Hollyhock

NE388RL

Newriggs

NE388SB

Haininghead

NE389AY

Pinewood Avenue

NE389ED

Eddleston

DH47PY

East Bridge Street

DH47PL

Lambton Terrace

NE389AW

West Avenue

NE389BL

The Generals Wood

DH47PS

Station Road

NE389AF

Rowan Avenue

NE389AE

Rowan Avenue

NE389EH

Office Row

DH47PG

Percy Terrace

NE389AT

New Road

NE389DA

Picktree Lane

NE388AQ

Worm Hill Terrace

DH47QQ

Dentdale

NE388RA

High Pasture

NE389DN

Eaton Close

NE389EJ

Vigo Lane

NE388SD

Brinkburn

NE388AH

South View

NE389BW

The Generals Wood

NE388RS

Newriggs

NE389DB

Bramhall Drive

NE389ER

Coquet

NE388RE

Rivermead

NE388RU

Washington East

NE388BQ

Biddick Lane

NE389HA

Bonemill Lane

NE389AG

Rowan Avenue

NE389BU

Laburnum Avenue

DH47PZ

West Bridge Street

DH47JG

Railway Terrace

NE389AZ

Washington East

NE389HR

Swinhope

NE389EG

Wansbeck

NE389AD

Rowan Avenue

NE388RX

Briarfield

NE389DF

Shrigley Close

DH47SW

Bishopdale

NE371PA

Radial Park Road

NE388RG

Longacre

DH47SE

Baysdale

NE388SF

Rothley

DH47QF

Stonesdale

NE371LX

Sedling Road

NE388AE

Biddick Lane

NE389JG

Ewesley

NE389BN

The Generals Wood

NE389EB

Linburn

DH47PA

Wensleydale Avenue

NE388SR

Lanchester

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.