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NE37 2BF

Washington North

Sunderland

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Overview

Postcode NE37 2BF is located in a major urban area, within the Washington North ward of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the Concord and Sulgrave area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 173.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Concord and Sulgrave is £34,421 per year. The nearest station is Heworth, about 3.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Albany Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
173
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
37.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Concord and Sulgrave has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,481 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Concord and Sulgrave has a very high crime rate, with approximately 173.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

37.5%

Approximately 37.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 42.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Concord and Sulgrave is £34,421 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 266 ft away from NE37 2BF.

Flood risk

No risk

Concord and Sulgrave near NE37 2BF 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 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE37 2BF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miAlbany ParkLargeWalking directions to Albany Park
0.4 miUsworth ParkMediumWalking directions to Usworth Park

Area Profile

Population
242
Population density
1,218 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
68.64(+78%)
Shoplifting
39.78(+240%)
Criminal damage and arson
34.32(+201%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.42(+39%)
Public order
19.5(+138%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
236
97.52%
Other White
5
2.07%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.41%
Total population: 242

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
65
32.83%
Level 3 (A level)
33
16.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
14.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
13.13%
Level 4+ (Degree)
24
12.12%
Total 16+ residents: 198

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
31
25.83%
Owns with a mortgage
29
24.17%
Other social rented
27
22.5%
Social rents from council
18
15%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
10%
Total households: 120

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 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE37 2BF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE37 2BF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Aug 202559, Beverley Court, Washington, NE37 2EBTerracedFreehold£107,500
22 Oct 20257, Holyoake Terrace, Washington, NE37 2AFTerracedFreehold£65,000
28 Aug 202531, Franklin Court, Washington, NE37 2EQTerracedFreehold£95,000
28 Apr 202510, Franklin Court, Washington, NE37 2EQTerracedFreehold£88,000
07 Oct 20255, Wessington Terrace, Washington, NE37 2DQTerracedFreehold£90,000

Schools

In the NE37 2BF postcode area, located within Concord and Sulgrave, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE37 2BF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryWashington AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.5 miPrimaryAlbany Village Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miNurseryUsworth Colliery Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE37 2BF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE37 2BF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-op FoodSpout Lane, Sunderland, NE37 2SUWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miHeron FoodsVictoria Road, Washington, NE37 2SYWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.2 miMaceBlue House Lane, Sunderland, NE37 2TAWalking directions to Mace
0.2 miBest 1 News, Food, WineFront Street, Sunderland, NE37 2BAWalking directions to Best 1 News, Food, Wine
0.2 miShop 'n' DriveHeworth Road, Washington, NE37 2PXWalking directions to Shop 'n' Drive

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 2BF, 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)Concord and SulgraveE02001799
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sunderland 009FE01008860
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced2023-10-01

Frequently asked questions about NE37 2BF

Is NE37 2BF (Concord and Sulgrave) safe?

The area around NE37 2BF records about 173 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near NE37 2BF?

The median sale price around NE37 2BF in Concord and Sulgrave is £122,995 (about £122 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE37 2BF?

There are 11 schools close to NE37 2BF, including Washington Academy (Requires improvement), Albany Village Primary School (Good) and Usworth Colliery Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE37 2BF?

NE37 2BF scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,481 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE37 2BF (Concord and Sulgrave) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Washington and Gateshead South covering NE37 2BF 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.