NE38 — WASHINGTON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in NE38

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in NE38 is £203,379, which is 23% below the Tyne And Wear average of £264,940.

Properties in NE38 cost 29.1% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in NE38 have risen 1.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£365,546	259
Semi-detached	£175,857	281
Terraced	£126,819	391
Flat	£67,692	90
All types	£203,379	1040

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in NE38

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 55.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, NE38 has a crime rate well 32% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

19.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

2.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

1.5 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

9.7 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

9.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in NE38

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

NE38 has 16 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Oxclose Nursery School	Nursery	Not inspected	mi
Biddick Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Lambton Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Rickleton Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Barmston Village Primary School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

288,606

Population

Median Age

27%

Owner-Occupied

69%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

27.0%

Private rent

13.0%

Social rent

27.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in NE38 are 280.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

280.0 Mbps

Avg Download

50.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

92%

Superfast Coverage

69%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in NE38 is collected by Sunderland. The Band D rate is £1,899/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

NE38 — WASHINGTON

Area Summary

NE38 (WASHINGTON) offers affordable property prices (£203,379, 29% below national average), low crime (32% below national average), 16 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (280 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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NE37

WASHINGTON

£139K

▲ 30.3% YoY

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£229K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in NE38?

The average house price in NE38 (WASHINGTON) is £203,379, based on 1040 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 29% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 1.6% over the past year.

Is NE38 a safe area to live?

Crime in NE38 is significantly below the national average (55.2 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (19.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (9.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in NE38?

There are 16 schools in or near NE38. 38% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in NE38?

Council tax in NE38 is collected by Sunderland. The Band D rate is £1,899 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in NE38?

The average broadband download speed in NE38 is 280 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 92% of premises, ultrafast to 69%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in NE38 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 27% of homes in NE38 are owner-occupied. 13% are privately rented and 27% are social housing. The total population is approximately 288,606.