Postcode NE38 8QA 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 very low crime levels, with around 17.9 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 Heworth located about 4.3 miles away. There are 2 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 very low crime rate, with approximately 17.9 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE38 8QA.
Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm near NE38 8QA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Heworth located about 4.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £192,000 in Washington East area, with individual transactions ranging from £24,000 up to £508,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £198,000 |
| Detached | 53 | £325,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £77,000 |
| Terraced | 54 | £120,000 |
10 year median price trend in Washington East
In the NE38 8QA postcode area, located within Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE38 8QA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 1 Craggs Road, Washington, NE38 8FB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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 8QA, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.