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NE37 2SH

Tower Road

Washington North

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Detailed insights for NE37 2SH

Overview

Postcode NE37 2SH is located in a major urban area, within the Washington North ward 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 nearest station is Heworth, about 3.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Usworth Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
138
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
72.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Concord and Sulgrave has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,584 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Concord and Sulgrave has a very high crime rate, with approximately 137.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

72.3%

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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Concord and Sulgrave is £34,421 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 228 ft away from NE37 2SH.

Flood risk

No risk

Concord and Sulgrave near NE37 2SH 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 3.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE37 2SH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miUsworth ParkMediumWalking directions to Usworth Park

Area Profile

Population
309
Population density
906.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.89(+57%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.5(+21%)
Shoplifting
25.79(+120%)
Criminal damage and arson
22.92(+101%)
Other theft
13.61(+127%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
290
94.16%
African
7
2.27%
Pakistani
5
1.62%
Other White
3
0.97%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.32%
Total population: 308

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
64
30.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
20.85%
Level 3 (A level)
38
18.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
14.69%
Level 4+ (Degree)
28
13.27%
Total 16+ residents: 211

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
47
39.5%
Other social rented
39
32.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
10.92%
Owns with a mortgage
11
9.24%
Owns outright
9
7.56%
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 11 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE37 2SH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE37 2SH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Jul 20253, Cuthbert House, Tower Road, Washington, NE37 2SHOtherLeasehold£180,000
15 Dec 20257 - 8, Hertburn Estate, Washington, NE37 2SFOtherFreehold£120,000
04 Aug 202566, Hollin Hill Road, Washington, NE37 2DWSemi-DetachedFreehold£82,000
19 Dec 202534, Mandeville, Washington, NE37 3LETerracedFreehold£138,750
09 Dec 202526, Mandeville, Washington, NE37 3LETerracedFreehold£110,000

Schools

In the NE37 2SH postcode area, located within Concord and Sulgrave, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE37 2SH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miSecondaryWashington AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

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 2SH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE37 2SH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miThe Food WarehouseBarmston Way, Sunderland, NE37 2PAWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.3 miLidlBarmston Way, Sunderland, NE37 2PAWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miBest 1 News, Food, WineFront Street, Sunderland, NE37 2BAWalking directions to Best 1 News, Food, Wine
0.4 miPremierUsworth Station Road, Washington, NE37 3ASWalking directions to Premier
0.5 miNisa LocalWesterhope Road, Washington, NE38 8DGWalking directions to Nisa Local

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 2SH, 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)Concord and SulgraveE02001799
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sunderland 009AE01008853
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1985-10-01

Frequently asked questions about NE37 2SH

Is NE37 2SH (Concord and Sulgrave) safe?

The area around NE37 2SH 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near NE37 2SH?

The median sale price around NE37 2SH in Concord and Sulgrave is £122,995 (about £122 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE37 2SH?

There are 10 schools close to NE37 2SH, including Washington Academy (Requires improvement), 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 2SH?

NE37 2SH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,584 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE37 2SH (Concord and Sulgrave) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Washington and Gateshead South covering NE37 2SH 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.