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NE38 8JA

Westerhope Road

Washington East

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Detailed insights for NE38 8JA

Overview

Postcode NE38 8JA 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 average crime levels, with around 56.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% 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 Heworth, about 4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Glebe Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
69.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

6/10

Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

69.1%

Approximately 69.1% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 264 ft away from NE38 8JA.

Flood risk

No risk

Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm near NE38 8JA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Heworth located about 4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE38 8JA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miGlebe ParkMediumWalking directions to Glebe Park

Area Profile

Population
291
Population density
4,030.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.2(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.48(-70%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.86(-57%)
Public order
4.05(-51%)
Other crime
4.05(+9%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
287
98.63%
Chinese
3
1.03%
Other
1
0.34%
Total population: 291

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
100
44.25%
Level 3 (A level)
34
15.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
13.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
13.27%
Level 4+ (Degree)
18
7.96%
Total 16+ residents: 226

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
42
38.18%
Social rents from council
34
30.91%
Owns outright
15
13.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
11.82%
Owns with a mortgage
6
5.45%
Total households: 110

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 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE38 8JA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE38 8JA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Feb 202669, Avebury Drive, Washington, NE38 7BYSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000
18 Aug 202556, Avebury Drive, Washington, NE38 7BYDetachedFreehold£282,000
06 Feb 202554, Avebury Drive, Washington, NE38 7BYDetachedFreehold£295,000
04 Nov 202514, Westerhope Road, Washington, NE38 8HXTerracedFreehold£90,000
07 Mar 202515, Avebury Drive, Washington, NE38 7BTTerracedFreehold£210,000

Schools

In the NE38 8JA postcode area, located within Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE38 8JA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryBarmston Village Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryJohn F Kennedy Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, WashingtonAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE38 8JA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE38 8JA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNisa LocalWesterhope Road, Washington, NE38 8DGWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.4 miBest OneStation Road, Washington, NE38 7BEWalking directions to Best One
0.5 miThe Food WarehouseBarmston Way, Sunderland, NE37 2PAWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.5 miLidlBarmston Way, Sunderland, NE37 2PAWalking directions to Lidl
0.5 miPremierMorland Avenue, Washington, NE38 7EHWalking directions to Premier

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 8JA, 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 017BE01008846
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE38 8JA

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

The area around NE38 8JA records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 8JA?

The median sale price around NE38 8JA 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 8JA?

There are 8 schools close to NE38 8JA, including Barmston Village Primary School (Good), John F Kennedy Primary School (Good) and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE38 8JA?

NE38 8JA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,915 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Washington and Gateshead South covering NE38 8JA 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).

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.