Postcode NE9 7QW 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 38.7 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 2.0 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Springwell & Usworth has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,205 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.
Springwell & Usworth has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 9.3% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 32 ft away from NE9 7QW.
Springwell & Usworth near NE9 7QW 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £162,500 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 | £285,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £117,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £162,750 |
| Terraced | 29 | £135,000 |
10 year median price trend in Washington West
In the NE9 7QW postcode area, located within Springwell & Usworth, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE9 7QW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | Springwell Road, Sunderland, NE9 7SX | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.