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NE38 9HR

Swinhope

Washington South

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Detailed insights for NE38 9HR

Overview

Postcode NE38 9HR 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 76% 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 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Rickleton Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

2/10

Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,706 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 19% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

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.

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 0 ft away from NE38 9HR.

Flood risk

No risk

Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield near NE38 9HR 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE38 9HR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miRickleton ParkLargeWalking directions to Rickleton Park

Area Profile

Population
313
Population density
2,053.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.1(-71%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.44(-52%)
Other theft
5.22(-13%)
Burglary
3.26(-27%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.26(-71%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
280
89.46%
Bangladeshi
12
3.83%
Indian
11
3.51%
Chinese
5
1.6%
Other White
3
0.96%
Total population: 313

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
109
41.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
17.36%
Level 3 (A level)
43
16.23%
No qualifications
25
9.43%
Apprenticeship
21
7.92%
Total 16+ residents: 265

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
78
61.9%
Owns with a mortgage
48
38.1%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Washington South

Median price£159,950
Price per sq ft£218
Sales (last 12 months)107
Typical range (middle 50%)£127K – £235K

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £159,950 (about £218 per square foot) in Washington South area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,000 up to £737,000.

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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached30£284,750£258
Semi-Detached36£159,975£225
Terraced38£124,975£142
Flats3£78,000£115

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Washington South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Washington South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£215,000£60,000£118,000£100,000
2017£248,750£56,000£125,000£100,000
2018£220,000£62,000£126,475£106,500
2019£270,000£50,000£133,000£109,500
2020£270,475£45,000£135,000£110,000
2021£285,500£65,000£139,975£112,000
2022£289,995£53,725£153,000£125,000
2023£282,250£60,000£139,500£121,750
2024£285,000£60,000£146,000£125,000
2025£295,000£47,000£159,950£125,000
2026£280,000£81,500£165,000£126,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Washington South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Washington South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£177£84£167£101
2017£199£88£186£112
2018£199£115£178£119
2019£209£88£173£146
2020£210£101£196£117
2021£225£94£200£131
2022£247£94£221£136
2023£242£102£209£135
2024£254£101£214£136
2025£258£109£230£143
2026£262£122£224£158
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Washington South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE38 9HR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE38 9HR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jun 2025The Cottage, Vigo Lane, Washington, NE38 9EJDetachedFreehold£345,000
20 Jun 2025Rickleton Medical Centre, Office Row, Washington, NE38 9EHOtherFreehold£196,000
19 Dec 202519, Setting Stones, Washington, NE38 9EUDetachedFreehold£370,000
12 Mar 202634, Hargill Drive, Washington, NE38 9EYDetachedFreehold£250,000
05 Dec 202520, Hargill Drive, Washington, NE38 9EYSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000

Schools

In the NE38 9HR postcode area, located within Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE38 9HR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryRickleton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

1.0 miPrimaryLambton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 9HR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Brandon Mark Feeley

Washington South - 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 SouthE05001176
ParishSunderland, unparished areaE43000178
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Harraton, Rickleton & FatfieldE02001815
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sunderland 025DE01008863
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1987-04-01

Frequently asked questions about NE38 9HR

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

The area around NE38 9HR records about 28 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near NE38 9HR?

The median sale price around NE38 9HR in Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield is £159,950 (about £218 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE38 9HR?

There are 2 schools close to NE38 9HR, including Rickleton Primary School (Good) and Lambton Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE38 9HR?

NE38 9HR scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,706 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Washington and Gateshead South covering NE38 9HR is Sharon Hodgson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Brandon Mark Feeley (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.