Postcode NE9 7YX 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 1.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Springwell Estate Millennium Green.
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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE9 7YX.
Springwell & Usworth near NE9 7YX 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Springwell Estate Millennium Green | Medium | Walking directions to Springwell Estate Millennium Green |
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 7YX postcode area, located within Springwell & Usworth, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE9 7YX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Springwell Stores | 25-27 Springwell Terrace, Wrekenton, Gateshead, NE9 7AY | Walking directions to Springwell Stores |
| 0.3 mi | U Save Supermarket | 47 Aycliffe Avenue, Wrekenton, Gateshead, NE9 7BX | Walking directions to U Save Supermarket |
| 0.4 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.