Postcode NE37 2BX 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 137.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Albany Park.
Concord and Sulgrave has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,584 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Concord and Sulgrave has a very high crime rate, with approximately 137.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.1% 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.
The average income per household in Concord and Sulgrave is £34,421 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 174 ft away from NE37 2BX.
Concord and Sulgrave near NE37 2BX 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.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Albany Park | Large | Walking directions to Albany Park |
| 0.1 mi | Usworth Park | Medium | Walking directions to Usworth Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £365,000 | £271 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £140,000 | £156 |
| Terraced | 32 | £110,000 | £112 |
| Flats | 18 | £29,000 | £39 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE37 2BX.
In the NE37 2BX postcode area, located within Concord and Sulgrave, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE37 2BX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Best 1 News, Food, Wine | Front Street, Sunderland, NE37 2BA | Walking directions to Best 1 News, Food, Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Heron Foods | Victoria Road, Washington, NE37 2SY | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Spout Lane, Sunderland, NE37 2SU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Concord Convenience Store | 12-13 Heworth Road, Washington, NE37 2PY | Walking directions to Concord Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Shop 'n' Drive | Heworth Road, Washington, NE37 2PX | Walking directions to Shop 'n' Drive |
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.
Elected local representatives for NE37 2BX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Michael Lee Walker
Washington North - Elected 2 May 2024
Sharon Hodgson
Washington and Gateshead South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE37 2BX records about 138 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.
The median sale price around NE37 2BX in Concord and Sulgrave is £122,995 (about £122 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to NE37 2BX, including Usworth Colliery Nursery School (Good), Usworth Colliery Primary School (Good) and St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Washington. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE37 2BX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,584 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Washington and Gateshead South covering NE37 2BX is Sharon Hodgson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Michael Lee Walker (Labour Party).
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.