Postcode NE38 7AE is located in a major urban area, within the Washington Central ward of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 32.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 72% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm is £47,765 per year. The nearest station is Heworth, about 3.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Glebe Park.
Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,188 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.
Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm is £47,765 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 156 ft away from NE38 7AE.
Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm near NE38 7AE 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 3.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Glebe Park | Medium | Walking directions to Glebe Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £270,000 | £241 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £212,500 | £203 |
| Terraced | 39 | £130,000 | £139 |
| Flats | 10 | £68,000 | £153 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE38 7AE.
In the NE38 7AE postcode area, located within Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE38 7AE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | Westerhope Road, Washington, NE38 8DG | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Village Lane, Washington, NE38 7HS | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.5 mi | The Food Warehouse | Barmston Way, Sunderland, NE37 2PA | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | Barmston Way, Sunderland, NE37 2PA | Walking directions to Lidl |
Annual council tax rates for Sunderland district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE38 7AE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dianne Elizabeth Snowdon
Washington Central - Elected 2 May 2024
Sharon Hodgson
Washington and Gateshead South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE38 7AE records about 32 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.
The median sale price around NE38 7AE in Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm is £151,000 (about £185 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to NE38 7AE, including Barmston Village Primary School (Good), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington (Good) and John F Kennedy Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE38 7AE scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,188 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 NE38 7AE 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).
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.