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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Albany and Blackfell is £42,500 per year. The nearest station is Heworth, about 3.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Albany and Blackfell has an average 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 an average crime rate, with approximately 59.7 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 107 recent sales, the median property price is £159,950 (about £218 per square foot) in Washington South area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,000 up to £737,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £284,750 | £258 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £159,975 | £225 |
| Terraced | 38 | £124,975 | £142 |
| Flats | 3 | £78,000 | £115 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £215,000 | £60,000 | £118,000 | £100,000 |
| 2017 | £248,750 | £56,000 | £125,000 | £100,000 |
| 2018 | £220,000 | £62,000 | £126,475 | £106,500 |
| 2019 | £270,000 | £50,000 | £133,000 | £109,500 |
| 2020 | £270,475 | £45,000 | £135,000 | £110,000 |
| 2021 | £285,500 | £65,000 | £139,975 | £112,000 |
| 2022 | £289,995 | £53,725 | £153,000 | £125,000 |
| 2023 | £282,250 | £60,000 | £139,500 | £121,750 |
| 2024 | £285,000 | £60,000 | £146,000 | £125,000 |
| 2025 | £295,000 | £47,000 | £159,950 | £125,000 |
| 2026 | £280,000 | £81,500 | £165,000 | £126,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £177 | £84 | £167 | £101 |
| 2017 | £199 | £88 | £186 | £112 |
| 2018 | £199 | £115 | £178 | £119 |
| 2019 | £209 | £88 | £173 | £146 |
| 2020 | £210 | £101 | £196 | £117 |
| 2021 | £225 | £94 | £200 | £131 |
| 2022 | £247 | £94 | £221 | £136 |
| 2023 | £242 | £102 | £209 | £135 |
| 2024 | £254 | £101 | £214 | £136 |
| 2025 | £258 | £109 | £230 | £143 |
| 2026 | £262 | £122 | £224 | £158 |
There were 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH3 1RB.
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.
Elected local representatives for DH3 1RB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Brandon Mark Feeley
Washington South - Elected 2 May 2024
Sharon Hodgson
Washington and Gateshead South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DH3 1RB records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around DH3 1RB in Albany and Blackfell is £159,950 (about £218 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to DH3 1RB, including Blackfell Primary School (Good), Birtley East Community Primary School (Good) and Ravensworth Terrace Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
DH3 1RB scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,112 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Washington and Gateshead South covering DH3 1RB is Sharon Hodgson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Brandon Mark Feeley (Labour and Co-operative Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.