Postcode NE38 8RU 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 high crime levels, with around 84.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield is £44,000 per year. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 3.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is The Princess Anne Park.
Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,353 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield has a high crime rate, with approximately 84.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.5% 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 of residents in Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield is £44,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE38 8RU.
Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield near NE38 8RU 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 3.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Princess Anne Park | Large | Walking directions to The Princess Anne Park |
| 0.2 mi | Biddick Playing Fields (West) | Medium | Walking directions to Biddick Playing Fields (West) |
| 0.3 mi | Biddick Playing Fields (East) | Small | Walking directions to Biddick Playing Fields (East) |
Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £198,998 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 | 57 | £338,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £75,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £187,500 |
| Terraced | 53 | £120,000 |
10 year median price trend in Washington East
In the NE38 8RU 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 8RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Nisa | Fallowfield Way, Sunderland, NE38 8RU | Walking directions to Nisa |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.