Postcode NE38 8RX is located in a major urban area, within the Washington East area of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 54.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% 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 median sale price in Washington East is £201,250 (around £204 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £125,750 and £312,625. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street, about 3 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is The James Steel Park.
Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,304 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield has an average crime rate, with approximately 54.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.9% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 35 ft away from NE38 8RX.
Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield near NE38 8RX 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The James Steel Park | Large | Walking directions to The James Steel Park |
| 0.4 mi | Mount Pleasant Park | Medium | Walking directions to Mount Pleasant Park |
| 0.5 mi | Biddick Playing Fields (West) | Medium | Walking directions to Biddick Playing Fields (West) |
Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £201,250 (about £204 per square foot) in Washington East area, with individual transactions ranging from £24,000 up to £625,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 49 | £330,000 | £252 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £205,000 | £220 |
| Terraced | 47 | £126,000 | £131 |
| Flats | 5 | £85,000 | £114 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £335,000 | £92,500 | £210,000 | £128,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £259 | £124 | £218 | £146 |
There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE38 8RX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2026 | 6, Briarfield, Washington, NE38 8RX | Detached | Freehold | £335,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 33, Briarfield, Washington, NE38 8RX | Detached | Freehold | £330,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 42, Southcroft, Washington, NE38 8RD | Flats | Leasehold | £77,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 39, Southcroft, Washington, NE38 8RD | Terraced | Freehold | £103,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 9, Southcroft, Washington, NE38 8RB | Terraced | Freehold | £137,000 |
In the NE38 8RX postcode area, located within Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Fatfield Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 May 2016. | |
Fatfield Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 4 May 2016
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| 0.4 mi | Secondary | St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Mar 2012. | |
St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 7 Mar 2012
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| 0.7 mi | Secondary | Biddick Academy | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Mar 2026. | |
Biddick Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 10 Mar 2026
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1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE38 8RX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Nisa | Fallowfield Way, Sunderland, NE38 8RU | Walking directions to Nisa |
Annual council tax rates for Sunderland district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE38 8RX, 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
The area around NE38 8RX records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 public order.
The median sale price around NE38 8RX in Washington East is £201,250 (about £204 per square foot) based on 132 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to NE38 8RX, including Fatfield Academy (Good), St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington (Good) and Biddick Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE38 8RX scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,304 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 8RX 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).