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NE37 2NG

Warwick Drive

Washington North

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Detailed insights for NE37 2NG

Overview

Postcode NE37 2NG 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Springwell & Usworth is £50,224 per year. The nearest station is Heworth, about 2.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Springwell & Usworth has an average 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.

Crime level

4/10

Springwell & Usworth has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Springwell & Usworth is £50,224 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 218 ft away from NE37 2NG.

Flood risk

No risk

Springwell & Usworth near NE37 2NG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Heworth located about 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
272
Population density
1,593.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
15.07(-31%)
Violence and sexual offences
14.27(-63%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.52(-16%)
Burglary
7.14(+60%)
Other crime
3.17(-15%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
270
99.63%
Other White
1
0.37%
Total population: 271

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
74
30.33%
Level 3 (A level)
48
19.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
13.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
12.3%
No qualifications
26
10.66%
Total 16+ residents: 244

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
68
57.14%
Owns with a mortgage
47
39.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.36%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Washington North

Median price£122,995
Price per sq ft£122
Sales (last 12 months)101
Typical range (middle 50%)£81K – £185K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Washington North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£365,000£271
Semi-Detached40£140,000£156
Terraced32£110,000£112
Flats18£29,000£39

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Washington North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Washington North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Washington North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Washington North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Washington North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Washington North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE37 2NG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE37 2NG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Oct 20259, Norfolk Drive, Washington, NE37 2NESemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000
30 May 20254, Norfolk Drive, Washington, NE37 2NESemi-DetachedLeasehold£160,000
08 Aug 20257, Essex Drive, Washington, NE37 2NDTerracedFreehold£245,000
22 May 202510, Essex Drive, Washington, NE37 2NDSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000
25 Mar 20258, Westmorland Avenue, Washington, NE37 2NRSemi-DetachedFreehold£110,000

Schools

In the NE37 2NG postcode area, located within Springwell & Usworth, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE37 2NG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Bede's Catholic Primary School, WashingtonAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miNurseryUsworth Colliery Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryUsworth Colliery Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE37 2NG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE37 2NG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBest OneHeworth Road, Sunderland, NE37 2BBWalking directions to Best One
0.2 miAwan StoreSunderland, NE37 2EHWalking directions to Awan Store
0.4 miMichella LocalThe Drive, Sunderland, NE37 2LGWalking directions to Michella Local
0.5 miConcord Convenience Store12-13 Heworth Road, Washington, NE37 2PYWalking directions to Concord Convenience Store
0.5 miShop 'n' DriveHeworth Road, Washington, NE37 2PXWalking directions to Shop 'n' Drive

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sunderland district (2025-26).

Band A£1,395
Band B£1,628
Band C£1,860
Band D£2,093
Band E£2,558
Band F£3,023
Band G£3,488
Band H£4,186

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE37 2NG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Michael Lee Walker

Washington North - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Sharon Hodgson

Washington and Gateshead South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictSunderlandE08000024
Parliamentary ConstituencyWashington and Gateshead SouthE14001567
WardWashington NorthE05001175
ParishSunderland, unparished areaE43000178
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Springwell & UsworthE02001797
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sunderland 007BE01008856
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE37 2NG

Is NE37 2NG (Springwell & Usworth) safe?

The area around NE37 2NG records about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near NE37 2NG?

The median sale price around NE37 2NG in Springwell & Usworth is £122,995 (about £122 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE37 2NG?

There are 7 schools close to NE37 2NG, 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.

How deprived is the area around NE37 2NG?

NE37 2NG scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,409 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE37 2NG (Springwell & Usworth) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Washington and Gateshead South covering NE37 2NG is Sharon Hodgson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Michael Lee Walker (Labour Party).

Data Sources

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.