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NE38 9AN

Vigo Lane

Washington East

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Detailed insights for NE38 9AN

Overview

Postcode NE38 9AN 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 very high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 37.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% 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 nearest station is Chester-Le-Street, about 2.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Rickleton Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
47.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,621 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

47.9%

Approximately 47.9% 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.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield is £52,095 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 46 ft away from NE38 9AN.

Flood risk

No risk

Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield near NE38 9AN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE38 9AN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRickleton ParkLargeWalking directions to Rickleton Park
0 miHarraton GreenSmallWalking directions to Harraton Green

Area Profile

Population
231
Population density
1,840.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.59(-49%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.04(-59%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.52(-60%)
Vehicle crime
3.77(-8%)
Other crime
3.77(+2%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
225
97.4%
Indian
3
1.3%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.87%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.43%
Total population: 231

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
61
31.44%
Level 4+ (Degree)
50
25.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
15.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
9.79%
Level 3 (A level)
16
8.25%
Total 16+ residents: 194

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
35
28.93%
Owns outright
28
23.14%
Owns with a mortgage
24
19.83%
Social rents from council
23
19.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.79%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Washington East

Median price£200,000
Price per sq ft£213
Sales (last 12 months)129
Typical range (middle 50%)£130K – £300K

Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £213 per square foot) in Washington East area, with individual transactions ranging from £24,000 up to £625,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Washington East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached45£348,500£254
Semi-Detached32£206,750£224
Terraced48£126,250£127
Flats4£81,000£125

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Washington East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Washington East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£360,000£207,500£131,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Washington East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Washington East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£254£225£183
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Washington East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Washington East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE38 9AN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE38 9AN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Dec 2025Clarewood, Vigo Lane, Washington, NE38 9ANDetachedFreehold£123,333
24 Oct 202523, Sycamore Avenue, Washington, NE38 9BHTerracedFreehold£116,000
09 May 20252, Firtree Avenue, Washington, NE38 9BATerracedFreehold£74,000
28 Feb 20255, Firtree Avenue, Washington, NE38 9BATerracedFreehold£120,000
27 Jun 202544, Larchwood, Washington, NE38 9BTSemi-DetachedFreehold£265,000

Schools

In the NE38 9AN postcode area, located within Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE38 9AN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimaryLambton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryRickleton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miSecondarySt Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, WashingtonAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE38 9AN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE38 9AN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBest-oneVigo Lane, Sunderland, NE38 9AHWalking directions to Best-one

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sunderland district (2025-26).

Band A£1,395
Band B£1,628
Band C£1,860
Band D£2,093
Band E£2,558
Band F£3,023
Band G£3,488
Band H£4,186

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE38 9AN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sean Robert Laws

Washington East - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Sharon Hodgson

Washington and Gateshead South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictSunderlandE08000024
Parliamentary ConstituencyWashington and Gateshead SouthE14001567
WardWashington EastE05001174
ParishSunderland, unparished areaE43000178
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Harraton, Rickleton & FatfieldE02001815
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sunderland 025FE01008865
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE38 9AN

Is NE38 9AN (Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield) safe?

The area around NE38 9AN records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near NE38 9AN?

The median sale price around NE38 9AN in Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield is £200,000 (about £213 per square foot) based on 129 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE38 9AN?

There are 5 schools close to NE38 9AN, including Lambton Primary School (Good), Rickleton Primary School (Good) and St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE38 9AN?

NE38 9AN scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,621 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE38 9AN (Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Washington and Gateshead South covering NE38 9AN 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).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.