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NE38 7NZ

Woodridge Gardens

Washington Central

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Detailed insights for NE38 7NZ

Overview

Postcode NE38 7NZ 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% 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 Chester-Le-Street, about 3.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Biddick Playing Fields (East).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
47.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,642 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

47.8%

Approximately 47.8% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm is £47,765 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 262 ft away from NE38 7NZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm near NE38 7NZ 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 3.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE38 7NZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBiddick Playing Fields (East)SmallWalking directions to Biddick Playing Fields (East)

Area Profile

Population
386
Population density
7,813.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.7(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.57(+1%)
Other crime
10.93(+195%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.71(-65%)
Public order
7.71(-6%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
376
97.16%
White and Black African (mixed)
6
1.55%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.78%
African
1
0.26%
Irish
1
0.26%
Total population: 387

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
110
33.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
54
16.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
51
15.64%
Level 3 (A level)
48
14.72%
Level 4+ (Degree)
37
11.35%
Total 16+ residents: 326

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
47
26.4%
Social rents from council
38
21.35%
Owns with a mortgage
36
20.22%
Owns outright
32
17.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
11.8%
Total households: 178

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 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE38 7NZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE38 7NZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 May 202514, Oak Street, Washington, NE38 7ERFlatsLeasehold£61,000
30 Oct 20255, Willows Close, Washington, NE38 7BBFlatsLeasehold£51,000
25 Jul 202528, Willows Close, Washington, NE38 7BBFlatsLeasehold£50,000
15 Apr 20253, Willows Close, Washington, NE38 7BBFlatsLeasehold£57,500
07 Nov 202552, Raeburn Avenue, Washington, NE38 7DYSemi-DetachedFreehold£110,000

Schools

In the NE38 7NZ postcode area, located within Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE38 7NZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableColumbia Grange SchoolAcademy special converter

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryJohn F Kennedy Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miSecondaryBiddick AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE38 7NZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE38 7NZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBest OneStation Road, Washington, NE38 7BEWalking directions to Best One
0.1 miPremierMorland Avenue, Washington, NE38 7EHWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miThirlaway'sFatfield Road, Washington, NE38 7NBWalking directions to Thirlaway's

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 7NZ, 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)Columbia, Barmston & Teal FarmE02001807
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sunderland 017EE01008851
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced2009-12-01

Frequently asked questions about NE38 7NZ

Is NE38 7NZ (Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm) safe?

The area around NE38 7NZ records about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 7NZ?

The median sale price around NE38 7NZ in Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm is £151,000 (about £185 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE38 7NZ?

There are 9 schools close to NE38 7NZ, including Columbia Grange School, John F Kennedy Primary School (Good) and Biddick Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE38 7NZ?

NE38 7NZ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,642 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE38 7NZ (Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Washington and Gateshead South covering NE38 7NZ 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).

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.