Postcode NE37 2LE is located in a major urban area, within the Washington North area of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the Concord and Sulgrave area. It has very high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 15.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 86% 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 median sale price in Washington North is £105,000 (around £116 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £49,500 and £176,238. The nearest station is Heworth, about 2.6 miles away. There are 5 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 5,761 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Concord and Sulgrave has a very low crime rate, with approximately 15.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 54.9% 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 102 ft away from NE37 2LE.
Concord and Sulgrave near NE37 2LE 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 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Albany Park | Large | Walking directions to Albany Park |
Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £105,000 (about £116 per square foot) in Washington North area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,000 up to £660,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £338,765 | £256 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £145,000 | £189 |
| Terraced | 28 | £93,750 | £116 |
| Flats | 30 | £26,000 | £37 |
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 | £367,498 | £24,250 | £155,000 | £110,000 |
| 2026 | — | £26,500 | £124,950 | £91,250 |
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 | £256 | £37 | £179 | £111 |
| 2026 | — | £43 | £208 | £107 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE37 2LE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May 2025 | 102, The Drive, Washington, NE37 2LG | Other | Freehold | £290,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2025 | 1, Coverdale Avenue, Washington, NE37 2JL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £128,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 17, Coverdale Avenue, Washington, NE37 2JL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 17, Eskdale Crescent, Washington, NE37 2LD | Terraced | Freehold | £125,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 12, Eskdale Crescent, Washington, NE37 2LD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £105,000 |
In the NE37 2LE postcode area, located within Concord and Sulgrave, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | George Washington Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Mar 2015. | |
George Washington Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 3 Mar 2015
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Washington | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Apr 2024. | |
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Washington ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 30 Apr 2024
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | Albany Village Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Nov 2017. | |
Albany Village Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 14 Nov 2017
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11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE37 2LE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Michella Local | The Drive, Sunderland, NE37 2LG | Walking directions to Michella Local |
| 0.2 mi | Awan Store | Sunderland, NE37 2EH | Walking directions to Awan Store |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | Blue House Lane, Washington, NE37 2TE | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Donwell Village Store | Wellgarth Road, Sunderland, NE37 1EE | Walking directions to Donwell Village Store |
| 0.3 mi | Donwell Convenience Store | Durham Avenue, Sunderland, NE37 1AQ | Walking directions to Donwell Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Sunderland district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE37 2LE, 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 2LE records about 16 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 2LE in Washington North is £105,000 (about £116 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to NE37 2LE, including George Washington Primary School (Good), St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Washington (Good) and Albany Village Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE37 2LE scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,761 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 2LE is Sharon Hodgson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Michael Lee Walker (Labour Party).