Postcode NE37 3AG is located in a major urban area, within the Washington North area of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the Springwell & Usworth area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Springwell & Usworth is £50,224 per year. The median sale price in Washington North is £105,000 (around £116 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £49,500 and £176,238. The nearest station is Heworth, about 3.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Springwell & Usworth has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,514 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Springwell & Usworth has a very high crime rate, with approximately 104 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.8% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 94 ft away from NE37 3AG.
Springwell & Usworth near NE37 3AG 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 3.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £105,000 (about £116 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 | 40 | £145,000 | £189 |
| Terraced | 28 | £93,750 | £116 |
| Flats | 30 | £26,000 | £37 |
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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE37 3AG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May 2025 | 56, Cherwell, Washington, NE37 3LB | Terraced | Freehold | £96,000 | |
| 07 Aug 2025 | 5, Ellen Terrace, Washington, NE37 3AS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £65,000 | |
| 10 Sept 2025 | 8, Kenilworth Court, Washington, NE37 3DZ | Flats | Leasehold | £50,000 | |
| 10 Jun 2026 | 61, Kenilworth Court, Washington, NE37 3EG | Flats | Leasehold | £16,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 65, Kenilworth Court, Washington, NE37 3EG | Flats | Leasehold | £30,000 |
In the NE37 3AG postcode area, located within Springwell & Usworth, there are 5 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 | Marlborough Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 25 Mar 2025. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Usworth Colliery Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Jan 2020. | |
| 0.5 mi | Nursery | Usworth Colliery Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 May 2024. | |
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE37 3AG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Usworth Station Road, Washington, NE37 3AS | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Barmston Way, Sunderland, NE37 2PA | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | The Food Warehouse | Barmston Way, Sunderland, NE37 2PA | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Manor Road, Sunderland, NE37 3BJ | Walking directions to Premier |
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 3AG, 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 3AG records about 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 3AG in Washington North is £105,000 (about £116 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to NE37 3AG, including Marlborough Primary School (Good), Usworth Colliery Primary School (Good) and Usworth Colliery Nursery School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE37 3AG scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,514 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 3AG is Sharon Hodgson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Michael Lee Walker (Labour Party).