Postcode NE38 8NP is located in a major urban area, within the Washington Central ward of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 32.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 72% 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 Chester-Le-Street, about 4.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Glebe Park.
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 32.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 252 ft away from NE38 8NP.
Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm near NE38 8NP 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 4.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Glebe Park | Medium | Walking directions to Glebe Park |
Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £151,000 (about £185 per square foot) in Washington Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,000 up to £525,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £270,000 | £241 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £212,500 | £203 |
| Terraced | 39 | £130,000 | £139 |
| Flats | 10 | £68,000 | £153 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £212,055 | £77,000 | £143,725 | £104,000 |
| 2017 | £227,500 | £60,000 | £152,000 | £105,500 |
| 2018 | £208,700 | £63,000 | £138,000 | £100,000 |
| 2019 | £209,950 | £73,375 | £146,500 | £108,000 |
| 2020 | £280,000 | £65,000 | £152,000 | £112,500 |
| 2021 | £239,000 | £74,000 | £170,000 | £115,000 |
| 2022 | £260,000 | £72,000 | £160,000 | £117,500 |
| 2023 | £275,000 | £129,500 | £177,500 | £127,500 |
| 2024 | £253,600 | £70,000 | £176,000 | £126,000 |
| 2025 | £280,000 | £60,500 | £190,000 | £140,000 |
| 2026 | £275,834 | £120,000 | £220,000 | £126,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £188 | £125 | £148 | £109 |
| 2017 | £194 | £125 | £152 | £109 |
| 2018 | £196 | £107 | £154 | £120 |
| 2019 | £189 | £113 | £168 | £125 |
| 2020 | £214 | £113 | £163 | £125 |
| 2021 | £168 | £128 | £183 | £123 |
| 2022 | £213 | £110 | £174 | £134 |
| 2023 | £256 | £262 | £174 | £137 |
| 2024 | £215 | £138 | £197 | £138 |
| 2025 | £217 | £114 | £199 | £141 |
| 2026 | £264 | £195 | £218 | £139 |
There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE38 8NP.
In the NE38 8NP postcode area, located within Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE38 8NP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.3 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.
Elected local representatives for NE38 8NP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dianne Elizabeth Snowdon
Washington Central - Elected 2 May 2024
Sharon Hodgson
Washington and Gateshead South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE38 8NP records about 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 8NP in Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm is £151,000 (about £185 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to NE38 8NP, including John F Kennedy Primary School (Good), Barmston Village Primary School (Good) and Columbia Grange School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE38 8NP scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,188 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 8NP is Sharon Hodgson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dianne Elizabeth Snowdon (Labour and Co-operative Party).
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.