Postcode NE38 9HE 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64.5 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 1.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,072 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.
Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 64.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 215 ft away from NE38 9HE.
Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield near NE38 9HE 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £146,500 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 | 25 | £335,250 |
| Flats | 6 | £44,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £150,000 |
| Terraced | 32 | £124,975 |
10 year median price trend in Washington South
In the NE38 9HE postcode area, located within Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE38 9HE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Vigo Convenience Store | 3-7 Hartside, Vigo, Chester-le-Street, DH3 2EW | Walking directions to Vigo Convenience Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.