Postcode NE38 7LE 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 £140,000 (around £173 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £115,000 and £206,250. The nearest station is Heworth, about 3.7 miles away. There are 7 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 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 1.9% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 174 ft away from NE38 7LE.
Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm near NE38 7LE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Glebe Park | Medium | Walking directions to Glebe Park |
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 (about £173 per square foot) in Washington Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,000 up to £525,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £270,000 | £218 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £185,000 | £197 |
| Terraced | 43 | £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 | £194,000 | £140,000 |
| 2026 | £260,000 | £76,000 | £150,000 | £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 | £199 | £141 |
| 2026 | £220 | £138 | £193 | £139 |
There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE38 7LE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul 2026 | 1 The East Wing, Dame Margaret Hall, The Avenue, Washington, NE38 7BG | Flats | Leasehold | £121,000 | |
| 08 Jun 2026 | 2 The East Wing, Dame Margaret Hall, The Avenue, Washington, NE38 7BG | Flats | Leasehold | £135,000 | |
| 11 Feb 2026 | 18 The East Wing, Dame Margaret Hall, The Avenue, Washington, NE38 7BG | Flats | Leasehold | £140,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 9 The East Wing, Dame Margaret Hall, The Avenue, Washington, NE38 7BG | Flats | Leasehold | £151,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 4, Spout Lane, Washington, NE38 7JW | Terraced | Freehold | £104,000 |
In the NE38 7LE postcode area, located within Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm, there are 7 primary and 2 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 |
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| 0.1 mi | Primary | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Nov 2023. | |
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 Nov 2023
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | John F Kennedy Primary School | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 13 Jan 2026. | |
John F Kennedy Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 13 Jan 2026
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Wessington Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Nov 2013. | |
Wessington Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 26 Nov 2013
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4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE38 7LE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Village Lane, Washington, NE38 7HS | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | Westerhope Road, Washington, NE38 8DG | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Thirlaway's | Fatfield Road, Washington, NE38 7NB | Walking directions to Thirlaway's |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's | Byland Court, Sunderland, NE38 7RU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
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 7LE, 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 7LE 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around NE38 7LE in Washington Central is £140,000 (about £173 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to NE38 7LE, including St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington (Good), John F Kennedy Primary School (Requires improvement) and Wessington Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE38 7LE 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 7LE 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).