Postcode DH4 7PU is located in a major urban area, within the Washington East ward of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield is £44,000 per year. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 3.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is The James Steel Park.
Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,472 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.
Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 59.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 10.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield is £44,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH4 7PU.
Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield near DH4 7PU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 3.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The James Steel Park | Large | Walking directions to The James Steel Park |
| 0.1 mi | Mount Pleasant Park | Medium | Walking directions to Mount Pleasant Park |
| 0.4 mi | Penshaw Park | Medium | Walking directions to Penshaw Park |
Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £198,998 in Washington East area, with individual transactions ranging from £24,000 up to £700,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 57 | £338,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £75,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £187,500 |
| Terraced | 53 | £120,000 |
10 year median price trend in Washington East
In the DH4 7PU postcode area, located within Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH4 7PU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Station Road, Sunderland, DH4 7PG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.