Postcode NE38 8HG 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 high crime levels, with around 81.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm is £47,765 per year. The nearest station is Heworth located about 4.0 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,112 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 56.0% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 249 ft away from NE38 8HG.
Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm near NE38 8HG 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 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 8HG postcode area, located within Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE38 8HG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Barmston Way, Sunderland, NE37 2PA | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | The Food Warehouse | Barmston Way, Sunderland, NE37 2PA | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | Westerhope Road, Washington, NE38 8DG | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
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.