Postcode DH3 1RB is located in a major urban area, within the Washington South ward of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the Albany and Blackfell area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Albany and Blackfell is £42,500 per year. The nearest station is Heworth located about 3.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Albany and Blackfell has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,112 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.
Albany and Blackfell has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Albany and Blackfell is £42,500 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from DH3 1RB.
Albany and Blackfell near DH3 1RB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Heworth located about 3.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 in Washington South area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,950 up to £850,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £309,251 |
| Flats | 6 | £56,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £160,000 |
| Terraced | 32 | £126,500 |
10 year median price trend in Washington South
In the DH3 1RB postcode area, located within Albany and Blackfell, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Sunderland district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.