Postcode NE38 8SE 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 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 median sale price in Washington East is £202,500 (around £205 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £126,000 and £312,500. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street, about 3.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Biddick Playing Fields (West).
Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,453 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.
Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.4 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE38 8SE.
Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield near NE38 8SE 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 3.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Biddick Playing Fields (West) | Medium | Walking directions to Biddick Playing Fields (West) |
| 0.2 mi | Biddick Playing Fields (East) | Small | Walking directions to Biddick Playing Fields (East) |
Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £202,500 (about £205 per square foot) in Washington East area, with individual transactions ranging from £24,000 up to £625,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 50 | £327,500 | £253 |
| 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 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE38 8SE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2025 | 16, Rothley, Washington, NE38 8SF | Detached | Freehold | £215,000 | |
| 29 May 2025 | 23, Haininghead, Washington, NE38 8SB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £310,000 | |
| 03 Sept 2025 | 4, Crindledykes, Washington, NE38 8SA | Detached | Freehold | £315,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 28, Crindledykes, Washington, NE38 8SA | Detached | Freehold | £365,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2025 | 40, Gowanburn, Washington, NE38 8SG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £190,000 |
In the NE38 8SE postcode area, located within Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield, there are 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Biddick Academy | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Mar 2026. | |
Biddick Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 10 Mar 2026
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| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Columbia Grange School | Academy special converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Mar 2011. | |
Columbia Grange School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 17 Mar 2011
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| 0.4 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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1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE38 8SE
| 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 8SE, 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 8SE 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and public order.
The median sale price around NE38 8SE in Washington East is £202,500 (about £205 per square foot) based on 133 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to NE38 8SE, including Biddick Academy (Good), Columbia Grange School (Outstanding) and Fatfield Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE38 8SE scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,453 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 8SE 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).