Postcode NE38 8JJ is located in a major urban area, within the Washington East area 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 median sale price in Washington East is £201,250 (around £211 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £123,125 and £303,125. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street, about 3.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Biddick Playing Fields (West).
Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,545 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 7% least deprived areas in England.
Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.4% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 183 ft away from NE38 8JJ.
Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm near NE38 8JJ 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 3.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Biddick Playing Fields (West) | Medium | Walking directions to Biddick Playing Fields (West) |
| 0.4 mi | Biddick Playing Fields (East) | Small | Walking directions to Biddick Playing Fields (East) |
Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £201,250 (about £211 per square foot) in Washington East area, with individual transactions ranging from £24,000 up to £625,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 43 | £330,000 | £252 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £209,250 | £222 |
| Terraced | 44 | £121,250 | £127 |
| Flats | 5 | £85,000 | £114 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £350,000 | £92,500 | £212,500 | £126,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £125 |
| 2026 | £255 | £124 | £221 | £147 |
There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE38 8JJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May 2025 | 14, Oak Street, Washington, NE38 7ER | Flats | Leasehold | £61,000 | |
| 03 Jul 2026 | 63, Raeburn Avenue, Washington, NE38 7DY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £135,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2026 | 62, Raeburn Avenue, Washington, NE38 7DY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £132,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 52, Raeburn Avenue, Washington, NE38 7DY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £110,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2026 | 1, Tweed Street, Washington, NE38 7BQ | Terraced | Freehold | £87,000 |
In the NE38 8JJ postcode area, located within Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE38 8JJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Best One | Station Road, Washington, NE38 7BE | Walking directions to Best One |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Morland Avenue, Washington, NE38 7EH | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Thirlaway's | Fatfield Road, Washington, NE38 7NB | Walking directions to Thirlaway's |
Annual council tax rates for Sunderland district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE38 8JJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sean Robert Laws
Washington East - Elected 2 May 2024
Sharon Hodgson
Washington and Gateshead South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE38 8JJ 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.
The median sale price around NE38 8JJ in Washington East is £201,250 (about £211 per square foot) based on 120 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to NE38 8JJ, including Columbia Grange School, John F Kennedy Primary School (Good) and Biddick Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE38 8JJ scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,545 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Washington and Gateshead South covering NE38 8JJ 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).