Postcode NE37 1LE is located in a major urban area, within the Washington South ward of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the Oxclose and Lambton area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Oxclose and Lambton is £45,771 per year. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 2.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Ayton Park.
Oxclose and Lambton has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,479 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
Oxclose and Lambton has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Oxclose and Lambton is £45,771 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 249 ft away from NE37 1LE.
Oxclose and Lambton near NE37 1LE 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Ayton Park | Medium | Walking directions to Ayton Park |
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 NE37 1LE postcode area, located within Oxclose and Lambton, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE37 1LE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | H&M Store | 33 Penshaw View, Portobello, Chester-le-Street, DH3 2JL | Walking directions to H&M Store |
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.