Postcode NE38 8JH 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 33.1 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 Chester-Le-Street located about 4.0 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,188 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.
Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 67.9% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 92 ft away from NE38 8JH.
Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm near NE38 8JH 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 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 8JH 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 8JH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Best One | Station Road, Washington, NE38 7BE | Walking directions to Best One |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Morland Avenue, Washington, NE38 7EH | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | Westerhope Road, Washington, NE38 8DG | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Thirlaway's | Fatfield Road, Washington, NE38 7NB | Walking directions to Thirlaway's |
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.