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NE38 8PA

Blanchland

Washington East

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Detailed insights for NE38 8PA

Overview

Postcode NE38 8PA is located in a major urban area, within the Washington East ward of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 77% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield is £52,095 per year. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street, about 3.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Mount Pleasant Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
1.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,574 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.8%

Approximately 1.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield is £52,095 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE38 8PA.

Flood risk

No risk

Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield near NE38 8PA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 3.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE38 8PA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miMount Pleasant ParkMediumWalking directions to Mount Pleasant Park
0.5 miBiddick Playing Fields (West)MediumWalking directions to Biddick Playing Fields (West)
0.5 miBiddick Playing Fields (East)SmallWalking directions to Biddick Playing Fields (East)

Area Profile

Population
261
Population density
2,199.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
11.65(-47%)
Violence and sexual offences
11.65(-70%)
Public order
4.66(-43%)
Other crime
3.11(-16%)
Other theft
2.33(-61%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
251
96.54%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.54%
Other
2
0.77%
Indian
1
0.38%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.38%
Total population: 260

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
96
41.03%
Level 3 (A level)
41
17.52%
No qualifications
33
14.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
8.97%
Apprenticeship
19
8.12%
Total 16+ residents: 234

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
83
72.81%
Owns with a mortgage
29
25.44%
Other social rented
2
1.75%
Total households: 114

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 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE38 8PA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE38 8PA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Apr 202621, Haydon, Washington, NE38 8PFDetachedFreehold£299,950
24 Mar 20252, Haydon, Washington, NE38 8PFDetachedFreehold£415,000
24 Mar 20259, Whittonstall, Washington, NE38 8PHDetachedFreehold£430,000
11 Aug 202510, South View, Washington, NE38 8AHTerracedFreehold£260,000
11 Apr 20251, Greenwood, South View, Washington, NE38 8AHTerracedFreehold£160,000

Schools

In the NE38 8PA postcode area, located within Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE38 8PA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryFatfield AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miSecondarySt Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, WashingtonAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miSecondaryBiddick AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE38 8PA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE38 8PA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miNisaFallowfield Way, Sunderland, NE38 8RUWalking directions to Nisa

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 8PA, 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)Harraton, Rickleton & FatfieldE02001815
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sunderland 025CE01008862
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1992-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE38 8PA

Is NE38 8PA (Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield) safe?

The area around NE38 8PA records about 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 8PA?

The median sale price around NE38 8PA in Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield is £200,000 (about £213 per square foot) based on 129 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE38 8PA?

There are 6 schools close to NE38 8PA, including Fatfield Academy (Good), St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington (Good) and Biddick Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE38 8PA?

NE38 8PA scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,574 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE38 8PA (Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield) in Parliament and on the local council?

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