Postcode NE9 7PU is located in a major urban area, within the Washington West ward of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the Springwell & Usworth area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Springwell & Usworth is £40,600 per year. The nearest station is Heworth located about 2.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Springwell & Usworth has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,708 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.
Springwell & Usworth has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 66.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 18.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Springwell & Usworth is £40,600 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 289 ft away from NE9 7PU.
Springwell & Usworth near NE9 7PU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Heworth located about 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £157,000 in Washington West area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,680 up to £575,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £280,500 |
| Flats | 5 | £75,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £163,000 |
| Terraced | 33 | £135,000 |
10 year median price trend in Washington West
In the NE9 7PU postcode area, located within Springwell & Usworth, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE9 7PU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | Springwell Road, Sunderland, NE9 7SX | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Donwell Village Store | Wellgarth Road, Sunderland, NE37 1EE | Walking directions to Donwell Village Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.