Postcode NE37 2SB 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 high crime levels, with around 137.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 £105,000 (around £118 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £48,500 and £178,713. The nearest station is Heworth, about 3.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Glebe Park.
Concord and Sulgrave has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,402 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Concord and Sulgrave has a very high crime rate, with approximately 137.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 72.3% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 236 ft away from NE37 2SB.
Concord and Sulgrave near NE37 2SB 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 3.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Glebe Park | Medium | Walking directions to Glebe Park |
Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £105,000 (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 | 14 | £338,765 | £256 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £158,000 | £199 |
| Terraced | 26 | £93,750 | £116 |
| Flats | 29 | £25,500 | £36 |
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 | £24,250 | £155,000 | £110,000 |
| 2026 | — | £26,500 | £124,950 | £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 | £37 | £179 | £111 |
| 2026 | — | £43 | £208 | £107 |
There were 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE37 2SB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec 2025 | 7 - 8, Hertburn Estate, Washington, NE37 2SF | Other | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 02 Apr 2026 | 36, Rushmore Grange, Washington, NE38 7LF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 02 Apr 2026 | 43, Rushmore Grange, Washington, NE38 7LF | Terraced | Freehold | £110,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 12, Rushmore Grange, Washington, NE38 7LF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £198,000 | |
| 04 Aug 2025 | 66, Hollin Hill Road, Washington, NE37 2DW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £82,000 |
In the NE37 2SB postcode area, located within Concord and Sulgrave, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Nov 2023. | |
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 Nov 2023
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| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Washington Academy | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 21 Apr 2026. | |
Washington Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 21 Apr 2026
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | Barmston Village Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Nov 2023. | |
Barmston Village Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 Nov 2023
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5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE37 2SB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Village Lane, Washington, NE38 7HS | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | Westerhope Road, Washington, NE38 8DG | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Best 1 News, Food, Wine | Front Street, Sunderland, NE37 2BA | Walking directions to Best 1 News, Food, Wine |
| 0.5 mi | The Food Warehouse | Barmston Way, Sunderland, NE37 2PA | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | Spout Lane, Sunderland, NE37 2SU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 2SB, 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 2SB records about 138 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around NE37 2SB in Washington North is £105,000 (about £118 per square foot) based on 106 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to NE37 2SB, including St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington (Good), Washington Academy (Requires improvement) and Barmston Village Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE37 2SB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,402 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 2SB is Sharon Hodgson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Michael Lee Walker (Labour Party).