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NE38 0PN

Mendip Drive

Washington Central

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Detailed insights for NE38 0PN

Overview

Postcode NE38 0PN is located in a major urban area, within the Washington Central ward of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield area. It has very high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 37.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield is £52,095 per year. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street, about 3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Princess Anne Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
22.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,621 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.2%

Approximately 22.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield is £52,095 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 130 ft away from NE38 0PN.

Flood risk

No risk

Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield near NE38 0PN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE38 0PN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miThe Princess Anne ParkLargeWalking directions to The Princess Anne Park
0.4 miHolley ParkLargeWalking directions to Holley Park

Area Profile

Population
317
Population density
1,013.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.59(-49%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.04(-59%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.52(-60%)
Vehicle crime
3.77(-8%)
Other crime
3.77(+2%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
307
96.85%
Other White
3
0.95%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.63%
Caribbean
1
0.32%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.32%
Total population: 317

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
19.84%
Level 4+ (Degree)
46
18.25%
Level 3 (A level)
44
17.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
43
17.06%
No qualifications
37
14.68%
Total 16+ residents: 252

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
51
37.78%
Owns outright
36
26.67%
Other social rented
16
11.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
11.85%
Social rents from council
14
10.37%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Washington Central

Median price£151,000
Price per sq ft£185
Sales (last 12 months)83
Typical range (middle 50%)£112K – £233K

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £151,000 (about £185 per square foot) in Washington Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,000 up to £525,000.

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 Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£270,000£241
Semi-Detached20£212,500£203
Terraced39£130,000£139
Flats10£68,000£153

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Washington Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Washington Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£212,055£77,000£143,725£104,000
2017£227,500£60,000£152,000£105,500
2018£208,700£63,000£138,000£100,000
2019£209,950£73,375£146,500£108,000
2020£280,000£65,000£152,000£112,500
2021£239,000£74,000£170,000£115,000
2022£260,000£72,000£160,000£117,500
2023£275,000£129,500£177,500£127,500
2024£253,600£70,000£176,000£126,000
2025£280,000£60,500£190,000£140,000
2026£275,834£120,000£220,000£126,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Washington Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Washington Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£188£125£148£109
2017£194£125£152£109
2018£196£107£154£120
2019£189£113£168£125
2020£214£113£163£125
2021£168£128£183£123
2022£213£110£174£134
2023£256£262£174£137
2024£215£138£197£138
2025£217£114£199£141
2026£264£195£218£139
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Washington Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Washington Central in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE38 0PN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE38 0PN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Nov 202523, Mendip Drive, Washington, NE38 0PNTerracedFreehold£85,500
11 Nov 202514, Mendip Drive, Washington, NE38 0PNTerracedFreehold£108,000
07 Aug 20252, Mendip Drive, Washington, NE38 0PNTerracedFreehold£95,000
22 Jul 202521, Mendip Drive, Washington, NE38 0PNTerracedFreehold£115,500
22 Jul 202521, Mendip Drive, Washington, NE38 0PNTerracedFreehold£115,500

Schools

In the NE38 0PN postcode area, located within Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE38 0PN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryLambton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miSecondarySt Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, WashingtonAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimaryBiddick Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE38 0PN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE38 0PN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miLondisEasby Road, Sunderland, NE38 7NPWalking directions to Londis

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 NE38 0PN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dianne Elizabeth Snowdon

Washington Central - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour and Co-operative 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 CentralE05001173
ParishSunderland, unparished areaE43000178
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Harraton, Rickleton & FatfieldE02001815
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sunderland 025FE01008865
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1981-06-01

Frequently asked questions about NE38 0PN

Is NE38 0PN (Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield) safe?

The area around NE38 0PN records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 NE38 0PN?

The median sale price around NE38 0PN in Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield is £151,000 (about £185 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE38 0PN?

There are 12 schools close to NE38 0PN, including Lambton Primary School (Good), St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington (Good) and Biddick Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE38 0PN?

NE38 0PN scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,621 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE38 0PN (Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Washington and Gateshead South covering NE38 0PN is Sharon Hodgson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dianne Elizabeth Snowdon (Labour and Co-operative Party).

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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.