Postcode NE37 2NQ 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 2.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Usworth Park.
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.
Springwell & Usworth has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 321 ft away from NE37 2NQ.
Springwell & Usworth near NE37 2NQ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Usworth Park | Medium | Walking directions to Usworth Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £365,000 | £271 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £140,000 | £156 |
| Terraced | 32 | £110,000 | £112 |
| Flats | 18 | £29,000 | £39 |
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 | £399,998 | £25,500 | £152,500 | £98,500 |
| 2026 | — | £28,750 | £124,717 | £110,000 |
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 | £266 | £40 | £167 | £109 |
| 2026 | — | £43 | £186 | £108 |
There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE37 2NQ.
In the NE37 2NQ postcode area, located within Springwell & Usworth, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE37 2NQ
| 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Manor Road, Sunderland, NE37 3BJ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 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 2NQ, 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 2NQ 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.
The median sale price around NE37 2NQ in Springwell & Usworth is £122,995 (about £122 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to NE37 2NQ, 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 2NQ 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).
The Member of Parliament for Washington and Gateshead South covering NE37 2NQ is Sharon Hodgson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Michael Lee Walker (Labour Party).
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.