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NE37 2JF

South Avenue

Washington North

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Detailed insights for NE37 2JF

Overview

Postcode NE37 2JF 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 100.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below 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 2.7 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.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
101
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
66.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Concord and Sulgrave has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,022 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Concord and Sulgrave has a very high crime rate, with approximately 100.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

66.7%

Approximately 66.7% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE37 2JF.

Flood risk

No risk

Concord and Sulgrave near NE37 2JF 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 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE37 2JF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miAlbany ParkLargeWalking directions to Albany Park
0.5 miUsworth ParkMediumWalking directions to Usworth Park

Area Profile

Population
252
Population density
7,078.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.92(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.54(+12%)
Shoplifting
15.84(+35%)
Public order
12.67(+55%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.88(+4%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
229
90.87%
Other White
12
4.76%
African
4
1.59%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.59%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.79%
Total population: 252

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
54
29.67%
Level 3 (A level)
32
17.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
16.48%
Level 4+ (Degree)
26
14.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
13.74%
Total 16+ residents: 182

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
44
38.6%
Other social rented
32
28.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
12.28%
Owns with a mortgage
12
10.53%
Owns outright
10
8.77%
Total households: 114

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 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE37 2JF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE37 2JF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Nov 202523, The Drive, Washington, NE37 2JGTerracedFreehold£90,000
22 Sept 202521, North Avenue, Washington, NE37 2LFTerracedFreehold£70,000
18 Feb 2026267, Coach Road Estate, Washington, NE37 2EXTerracedFreehold£125,000
31 Mar 2025272, Coach Road Estate, Washington, NE37 2EXTerracedFreehold£115,000
26 Sept 202513, Heworth Crescent, Washington, NE37 2QATerracedFreehold£85,000

Schools

In the NE37 2JF postcode area, located within Concord and Sulgrave, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE37 2JF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryGeorge Washington Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Bede's Catholic Primary School, WashingtonAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miNurseryUsworth Colliery Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE37 2JF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE37 2JF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miConcord Convenience Store12-13 Heworth Road, Washington, NE37 2PYWalking directions to Concord Convenience Store
0.1 miShop 'n' DriveHeworth Road, Washington, NE37 2PXWalking directions to Shop 'n' Drive
0.1 miMichella LocalThe Drive, Sunderland, NE37 2LGWalking directions to Michella Local
0.2 miOne StopBlue House Lane, Washington, NE37 2TEWalking directions to One Stop
0.2 miMaceBlue House Lane, Sunderland, NE37 2TAWalking directions to Mace

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 2JF, 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 009DE01008858
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE37 2JF

Is NE37 2JF (Concord and Sulgrave) safe?

The area around NE37 2JF records about 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 2JF?

The median sale price around NE37 2JF 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 2JF?

There are 8 schools close to NE37 2JF, including George Washington Primary School (Good), St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Washington and Usworth Colliery Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE37 2JF?

NE37 2JF scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,022 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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