Postcode NE38 7BH is located in a major urban area, within the Washington Central area 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 median sale price in Washington Central is £145,000 (around £180 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £114,100 and £202,500. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street, about 4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 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 20,839 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 37% 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 3.5% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE38 7BH.
Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm near NE38 7BH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Glebe Park | Medium | Walking directions to Glebe Park |
Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 (about £180 per square foot) in Washington Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,000 up to £525,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £260,000 | £217 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £195,000 | £193 |
| Terraced | 41 | £127,000 | £139 |
| Flats | 10 | £74,000 | £140 |
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 | £250,000 | £76,000 | £166,000 | £130,000 |
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 | £197 | £141 |
| 2026 | £363 | £138 | £191 | £139 |
There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE38 7BH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sept 2025 | 14, Model Dwellings, Washington, NE38 7AS | Terraced | Freehold | £125,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 11, Derwent Terrace, Washington, NE38 7AT | Flats | Leasehold | £72,000 | |
| 16 Oct 2025 | 2, Glen Terrace, Washington, NE38 7AY | Flats | Leasehold | £48,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 13, Nelson Street, Washington, NE38 7AU | Terraced | Freehold | £113,200 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 21, Nelson Street, Washington, NE38 7AU | Terraced | Freehold | £97,000 |
In the NE38 7BH postcode area, located within Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE38 7BH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Best One | Station Road, Washington, NE38 7BE | Walking directions to Best One |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Morland Avenue, Washington, NE38 7EH | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Thirlaway's | Fatfield Road, Washington, NE38 7NB | Walking directions to Thirlaway's |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | Westerhope Road, Washington, NE38 8DG | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
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 NE38 7BH, 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 7BH 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 7BH in Washington Central is £145,000 (about £180 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to NE38 7BH, including John F Kennedy Primary School (Good), Barmston Village Primary School (Good) and Columbia Grange School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE38 7BH scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,839 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 7BH 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).