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NE38

WASHINGTON

Tyne And Wear, North East, England

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NE38 encompasses WASHINGTON and its surrounding areas in Tyne And Wear, North East.

Avg price £203,379
1yr change ▲ 1.6%
Crime 32% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£203,379

▲ 1.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

29% below national avg

Crime Rate

55.2/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

32% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

16 schools

Broadband Speed

280 Mbps

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.

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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

£200K £202K £203K £205K £206K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

5

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

288,606

Population

62

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.

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280.0 Mbps

Avg Download

50.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

92%

Superfast Coverage

69%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about NE38 WASHINGTON

What is the average house price in NE38 WASHINGTON?
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 WASHINGTON 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 is the population of NE38 WASHINGTON?
The population of NE38 (WASHINGTON) is approximately 288,606 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 27% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 27% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in NE38 WASHINGTON?
There are 16 schools in or near NE38. 38% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.

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