Postcode NE37 2LR is located in a major urban area, within the Washington North ward of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the Springwell & Usworth area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Springwell & Usworth is £50,224 per year. The nearest station is Heworth located about 2.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Springwell & Usworth has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,409 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
Springwell & Usworth has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 53.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Springwell & Usworth is £50,224 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE37 2LR.
Springwell & Usworth near NE37 2LR 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 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £128,750 in Washington North area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,000 up to £878,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £415,000 |
| Flats | 14 | £28,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £160,000 |
| Terraced | 29 | £98,500 |
10 year median price trend in Washington North
In the NE37 2LR postcode area, located within Springwell & Usworth, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE37 2LR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Awan Store | Sunderland, NE37 2EH | Walking directions to Awan Store |
| 0.3 mi | Best One | Heworth Road, Sunderland, NE37 2BB | Walking directions to Best One |
| 0.4 mi | Michella Local | The Drive, Sunderland, NE37 2LG | Walking directions to Michella Local |
| 0.4 mi | Donwell Village Store | Wellgarth Road, Sunderland, NE37 1EE | Walking directions to Donwell Village Store |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.