Postcode NE37 2NE 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 40.4 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 2.5 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 low crime rate, with approximately 40.4 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 74 ft away from NE37 2NE.
Springwell & Usworth near NE37 2NE 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 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £120,000 in Washington North area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,000 up to £620,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £136,000 |
| Detached | 11 | £410,000 |
| Flats | 17 | £25,500 |
| Terraced | 33 | £110,000 |
10 year median price trend in Washington North
In the NE37 2NE 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 2NE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Best One | Heworth Road, Sunderland, NE37 2BB | Walking directions to Best One |
| 0.3 mi | Awan Store | Sunderland, NE37 2EH | Walking directions to Awan Store |
| 0.5 mi | Michella Local | The Drive, Sunderland, NE37 2LG | Walking directions to Michella Local |
| 0.5 mi | Concord Convenience Store | 12-13 Heworth Road, Washington, NE37 2PY | Walking directions to Concord Convenience 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.
Elected local representatives for NE37 2NE, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.