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NE38 8FJ

Chillingham Close

Washington East

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Detailed insights for NE38 8FJ

Overview

Postcode NE38 8FJ 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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 50.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% 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 4.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
8.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,400 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.1%

Approximately 8.1% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE38 8FJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm near NE38 8FJ 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 4.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
484
Population density
1,895.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
23.63(+102%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.77(0%)
Violence and sexual offences
19.28(-50%)
Burglary
6.22(+39%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.6(-51%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
460
95.24%
Other White
8
1.66%
Chinese
6
1.24%
Indian
3
0.62%
Other Asian
3
0.62%
Total population: 483

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
144
40.56%
Level 3 (A level)
101
28.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
11.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
6.2%
No qualifications
21
5.92%
Total 16+ residents: 355

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
134
67.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
15.15%
Other social rented
16
8.08%
Owns outright
14
7.07%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.52%
Total households: 198

Property prices in Washington East

Median price£200,000
Price per sq ft£213
Sales (last 12 months)129
Typical range (middle 50%)£130K – £300K

Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £213 per square foot) in Washington East area, with individual transactions ranging from £24,000 up to £625,000.

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 East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached45£348,500£254
Semi-Detached32£206,750£224
Terraced48£126,250£127
Flats4£81,000£125

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Washington East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Washington East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£273,000£78,498£165,000£138,955
2017£284,000£107,498£160,000£103,000
2018£259,248£82,250£160,000£106,000
2019£275,000£55,000£168,000£111,500
2020£287,500£84,250£185,000£115,000
2021£300,000£65,500£172,000£96,250
2022£305,000£60,010£170,000£106,000
2023£350,000£95,000£181,250£112,500
2024£338,000£77,000£175,000£110,500
2025£325,000£76,500£190,000£120,000
2026£360,000£207,500£131,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Washington East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Washington East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£191£116£177£179
2017£193£161£178£122
2018£202£130£177£149
2019£209£106£184£117
2020£217£133£180£143
2021£218£105£187£107
2022£232£104£194£118
2023£240£124£188£125
2024£244£131£235£116
2025£252£118£212£126
2026£254£225£183
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Washington East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Washington East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE38 8FJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE38 8FJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Sept 202531, Chillingham Close, Washington, NE38 8FJSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000
24 Mar 202514, Dryslwyn Road, Washington, NE38 8FNSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
23 Mar 202630, Meldon Close, Washington, NE38 8FLSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
06 Jun 202510, Meldon Close, Washington, NE38 8FLSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000
17 Dec 202528, Hebden Court, Washington, NE38 8FQDetachedFreehold£449,000

Schools

In the NE38 8FJ postcode area, located within Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE38 8FJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableColumbia Grange SchoolAcademy special converter

N/A

0.6 miPrimaryJohn F Kennedy Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miPrimaryBarmston Village Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE38 8FJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE38 8FJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSainsbury's Local1 Craggs Road, Washington, NE38 8FBWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.4 miBest OneStation Road, Washington, NE38 7BEWalking directions to Best One

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 8FJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sean Robert Laws

Washington East - 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 EastE05001174
ParishSunderland, unparished areaE43000178
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Columbia, Barmston & Teal FarmE02001807
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sunderland 017GE01034516
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced2014-07-01

Frequently asked questions about NE38 8FJ

Is NE38 8FJ (Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm) safe?

The area around NE38 8FJ records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 8FJ?

The median sale price around NE38 8FJ in Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm is £200,000 (about £213 per square foot) based on 129 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE38 8FJ?

There are 6 schools close to NE38 8FJ, including Columbia Grange School, John F Kennedy Primary School (Good) and Barmston Village Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE38 8FJ?

NE38 8FJ scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,400 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE38 8FJ (Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Washington and Gateshead South covering NE38 8FJ is Sharon Hodgson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sean Robert Laws (Labour and Co-operative Party).

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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.