Postcode NE38 9EW is located in a major urban area, within the Washington South ward of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield is £52,095 per year. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 2.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Rickleton Park.
Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,167 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 31.4% 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 0 ft away from NE38 9EW.
Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield near NE38 9EW 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Rickleton Park | Large | Walking directions to Rickleton Park |
| 0.5 mi | Harraton Green | Small | Walking directions to Harraton Green |
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 in Washington South area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,950 up to £850,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £309,251 |
| Flats | 6 | £56,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £160,000 |
| Terraced | 32 | £126,500 |
10 year median price trend in Washington South
In the NE38 9EW postcode area, located within Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.