Postcode NE37 3HR 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 133.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Springwell & Usworth is £40,600 per year. The nearest station is Heworth located about 2.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Springwell & Usworth has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,300 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Springwell & Usworth has a very high crime rate, with approximately 133.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Springwell & Usworth is £40,600 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 262 ft away from NE37 3HR.
Springwell & Usworth near NE37 3HR 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 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £119,000 in Washington North area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,000 up to £878,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £482,500 |
| Flats | 18 | £32,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £133,500 |
| Terraced | 28 | £96,500 |
10 year median price trend in Washington North
In the NE37 3HR postcode area, located within Springwell & Usworth, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE37 3HR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Best One | Heworth Road, Sunderland, NE37 2BB | Walking directions to Best One |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.