Postcode NE38 8PG 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield is £52,095 per year. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 3.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Mount Pleasant Park.
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.
Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield has a very low crime rate, with approximately 25.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield is £52,095 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE38 8PG.
Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield near NE38 8PG 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 3.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Mount Pleasant Park | Medium | Walking directions to Mount Pleasant Park |
| 0.4 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 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 8PG postcode area, located within Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE38 8PG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Nisa | Fallowfield Way, Sunderland, NE38 8RU | Walking directions to Nisa |
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.