Postcode NE37 2JL 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 2.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Albany Park.
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.
Concord and Sulgrave has a very high crime rate, with approximately 173.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 69.6% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE37 2JL.
Concord and Sulgrave near NE37 2JL 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 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Albany Park | Large | Walking directions to Albany 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 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE37 2JL.
In the NE37 2JL postcode area, located within Concord and Sulgrave, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE37 2JL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Michella Local | The Drive, Sunderland, NE37 2LG | Walking directions to Michella Local |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | Blue House Lane, Washington, NE37 2TE | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Donwell Convenience Store | Durham Avenue, Sunderland, NE37 1AQ | Walking directions to Donwell Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Shop 'n' Drive | Heworth Road, Washington, NE37 2PX | Walking directions to Shop 'n' Drive |
| 0.2 mi | Mace | Blue House Lane, Sunderland, NE37 2TA | Walking directions to Mace |
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 2JL, 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 2JL 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.
The median sale price around NE37 2JL 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 9 schools close to NE37 2JL, including George Washington Primary School (Good), Albany Village Primary School (Good) and St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Washington. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE37 2JL 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).
The Member of Parliament for Washington and Gateshead South covering NE37 2JL 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.