Postcode NE37 2LZ 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 £106,750 (around £118 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £50,000 and £178,713. The nearest station is Heworth, about 2.7 miles away. There are 5 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 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 30.1% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE37 2LZ.
Concord and Sulgrave near NE37 2LZ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Albany Park | Large | Walking directions to Albany Park |
| 0.4 mi | Usworth Park | Medium | Walking directions to Usworth Park |
Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £106,750 (about £118 per square foot) in Washington North area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,000 up to £660,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £352,535 | £253 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £140,000 | £157 |
| Terraced | 28 | £93,750 | £116 |
| Flats | 28 | £27,250 | £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 | £25,500 | £155,000 | £110,000 |
| 2026 | — | £28,000 | £124,717 | £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 | £38 | £179 | £111 |
| 2026 | — | £37 | £183 | £107 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE37 2LZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2026 | 14, High Row, Washington, NE37 2LZ | Terraced | Freehold | £105,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2026 | 1, Heatherlea Place, Washington, NE37 2BB | Terraced | Freehold | £92,500 | |
| 07 Oct 2025 | 93, Essex Drive, Washington, NE37 2PE | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 05 Aug 2025 | 349, Coach Road Estate, Washington, NE37 2HB | Terraced | Freehold | £85,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 34, Essex Drive, Washington, NE37 2NB | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £185,000 |
In the NE37 2LZ postcode area, located within Concord and Sulgrave, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE37 2LZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Best One | Heworth Road, Sunderland, NE37 2BB | Walking directions to Best One |
| 0.1 mi | Awan Store | Sunderland, NE37 2EH | Walking directions to Awan Store |
| 0.3 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Michella Local | The Drive, Sunderland, NE37 2LG | Walking directions to Michella Local |
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 2LZ, 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 2LZ 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 2LZ in Washington North is £106,750 (about £118 per square foot) based on 114 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to NE37 2LZ, including St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Washington, Usworth Colliery Nursery School (Good) and Usworth Colliery Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE37 2LZ 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 2LZ is Sharon Hodgson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Michael Lee Walker (Labour Party).