Postcode NE38 8AE is located in a major urban area, within the Washington East ward of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield is £52,095 per year. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 3.0 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is The James Steel Park.
Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,353 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.9% 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.
The average income per household in Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield is £52,095 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 24 ft away from NE38 8AE.
Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield near NE38 8AE 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 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The James Steel Park | Large | Walking directions to The James Steel Park |
| 0.5 mi | Biddick Playing Fields (West) | Medium | Walking directions to Biddick Playing Fields (West) |
Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Washington East area, with individual transactions ranging from £24,000 up to £700,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 53 | £350,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £75,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £187,500 |
| Terraced | 51 | £125,000 |
10 year median price trend in Washington East
In the NE38 8AE postcode area, located within Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE38 8AE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Nisa | Fallowfield Way, Sunderland, NE38 8RU | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.5 mi | Best-one | Vigo Lane, Sunderland, NE38 9AH | Walking directions to Best-one |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.