Postcode DH3 1RE is located in a major urban area, within the Washington West 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 87.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Albany and Blackfell is £35,000 per year. The nearest station is Heworth located about 3.0 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 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 87.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Albany and Blackfell is £35,000 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 266 ft away from DH3 1RE.
Albany and Blackfell near DH3 1RE 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £157,000 in Washington West area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,680 up to £575,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £280,500 |
| Flats | 5 | £75,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £163,000 |
| Terraced | 33 | £135,000 |
10 year median price trend in Washington West
In the DH3 1RE postcode area, located within Albany and Blackfell, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.