Postcode NE38 8LE 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 56.0 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 Sunderland located about 4.2 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm has a 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.
Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 56.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.5% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 3 ft away from NE38 8LE.
Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm near NE38 8LE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sunderland located about 4.2 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
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: 01/01/2026.