Postcode NE38 8ES is located in a major urban area, within the Washington East ward of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm is £39,500 per year. The nearest station is Heworth located about 4.0 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,915 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 68.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 64.3% 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 of residents in Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm is £39,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE38 8ES.
Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm near NE38 8ES 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 4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £194,998 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 | 52 | £339,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £75,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £185,000 |
| Terraced | 48 | £122,500 |
10 year median price trend in Washington East
In the NE38 8ES postcode area, located within Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE38 8ES
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | Westerhope Road, Washington, NE38 8DG | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Barmston Way, Sunderland, NE37 2PA | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | The Food Warehouse | Barmston Way, Sunderland, NE37 2PA | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.5 mi | Best One | Station Road, Washington, NE38 7BE | Walking directions to Best One |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.