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NE37 1SG

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Washington North

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Overview

Postcode NE37 1SG is located in a major urban area, within the Washington North ward of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the Springwell & Usworth area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 47.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Springwell & Usworth is £50,224 per year. The nearest station is Heworth, about 2.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

3/10

Springwell & Usworth has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,708 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Springwell & Usworth has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Springwell & Usworth is £50,224 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 232 ft away from NE37 1SG.

Flood risk

No risk

Springwell & Usworth near NE37 1SG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Heworth located about 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
389
Population density
470.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.99(-56%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.92(-50%)
Other theft
7.89(+32%)
Burglary
5.46(+22%)
Public order
5.46(-33%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
328
84.32%
Indian
27
6.94%
Pakistani
13
3.34%
African
6
1.54%
Other
6
1.54%
Total population: 389

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
146
41.95%
No qualifications
50
14.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
13.79%
Level 3 (A level)
47
13.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
7.76%
Total 16+ residents: 348

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
109
66.87%
Owns with a mortgage
48
29.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
1.84%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.84%
Total households: 163

Property prices in Washington North

Median price£122,995
Price per sq ft£122
Sales (last 12 months)101
Typical range (middle 50%)£81K – £185K

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £122,995 (about £122 per square foot) in Washington North area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,000 up to £660,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Washington North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£365,000£271
Semi-Detached40£140,000£156
Terraced32£110,000£112
Flats18£29,000£39

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Washington North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Washington North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£237,475£21,975£125,000£90,000
2017£200,000£22,000£118,500£74,000
2018£245,000£24,500£116,000£80,500
2019£164,000£20,000£127,500£72,500
2020£332,500£27,000£125,000£85,000
2021£190,000£25,000£135,000£100,000
2022£205,000£27,875£136,500£101,000
2023£172,000£27,650£130,000£105,000
2024£318,000£26,500£145,000£107,498
2025£399,998£25,500£152,500£98,500
2026£28,750£124,717£110,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Washington North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Washington North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£224£29£150£103
2017£188£34£153£81
2018£180£36£118£98
2019£194£33£159£80
2020£184£35£137£98
2021£211£39£164£105
2022£176£44£190£114
2023£333£44£160£112
2024£278£42£167£118
2025£266£40£167£109
2026£43£186£108
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Washington North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Washington North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE37 1SG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE37 1SG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 May 20257, The Fairway, Washington, NE37 1NFDetachedFreehold£365,000
11 Dec 20252, Gullane, Washington, NE37 1SEDetachedFreehold£415,000
30 Jul 20253, Gullane, Washington, NE37 1SEDetachedFreehold£560,000
27 Feb 20257, Gullane, Washington, NE37 1SEDetachedFreehold£457,000
27 Mar 20258, Foxton Hall, Washington, NE37 2TTDetachedFreehold£500,000

Schools

In the NE37 1SG postcode area, located within Springwell & Usworth, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE37 1SG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimarySt Bede's Catholic Primary School, WashingtonAcademy converter

N/A

0.7 miPrimaryGeorge Washington Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miNurseryUsworth Colliery Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE37 1SG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE37 1SG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miBest OneHeworth Road, Sunderland, NE37 2BBWalking directions to Best One

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sunderland district (2025-26).

Band A£1,395
Band B£1,628
Band C£1,860
Band D£2,093
Band E£2,558
Band F£3,023
Band G£3,488
Band H£4,186

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE37 1SG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Michael Lee Walker

Washington North - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Sharon Hodgson

Washington and Gateshead South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictSunderlandE08000024
Parliamentary ConstituencyWashington and Gateshead SouthE14001567
WardWashington NorthE05001175
ParishSunderland, unparished areaE43000178
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Springwell & UsworthE02001797
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sunderland 007CE01008876
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1985-10-01

Frequently asked questions about NE37 1SG

Is NE37 1SG (Springwell & Usworth) safe?

The area around NE37 1SG records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near NE37 1SG?

The median sale price around NE37 1SG in Springwell & Usworth is £122,995 (about £122 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE37 1SG?

There are 5 schools close to NE37 1SG, including St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Washington, George Washington Primary School (Good) and Usworth Colliery Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE37 1SG?

NE37 1SG scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,708 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE37 1SG (Springwell & Usworth) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Washington and Gateshead South covering NE37 1SG is Sharon Hodgson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Michael Lee Walker (Labour Party).

Data Sources

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.