NE37 2SG

Washington North, Sunderland

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At a glance

Every premises in NE37 2SG can get gigabit-capable broadband. The average home in Sunderland sold for £147,114 in the latest House Price Index, up 4.8% on a year earlier. The neighbourhood records 121 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, above the England and Wales rate of 92.

From NE37 2SG, the nearest primary school is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington, 0.5 mi away, about a 9 minute walk (Ofsted: good); the nearest secondary is Washington Academy, 0.3 mi away, about a 6 minute walk; the nearest GP surgery is The Stephenson Medical Practice, 0.5 mi away, about a 11 minute walk.

The nearest park, Albany Park, is 0.3 mi away, about a 6 minute walk.

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Broadband

Gigabit-capableAll premisesGigabit

Ultrafast (300 Mbps or more)All premises

Ultrafast (100 Mbps or more)All premises

Superfast (30 Mbps or more)All premises

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations (July 2025), © Ofcom. Share of premises in the postcode that can get each speed. A home's report checks that address with Ofcom directly.

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How this area compares

This neighbourhood · Sunderland 009

121High · 8/10

crimes per 1,000 residents

Local authority · Sunderland

98High · 7/10

crimes per 1,000 residents

England and Wales

crimes per 1,000 residents

Crime rates and scores by type

Crime type	Per 1,000	England and Wales	Score
Violence and sexual offences	35	32	High · 7/10
Shoplifting	19	8.0	Very high · 9/10
Anti-social behaviour	16	15	High · 7/10
Criminal damage and arson	15	6.4	Very high · 10/10
Public order	8.1	6.3	High · 8/10
Other theft	7.3	6.1	High · 8/10
Burglary	5.7	3.4	Very high · 9/10
Other crime	5.0	2.0	Very high · 10/10
Vehicle crime	3.8	4.7	Moderate · 6/10
Drugs	2.3	3.1	Moderate · 6/10
Robbery	1.7	1.3	Very high · 9/10
Possession of weapons	1.0	0.9	High · 8/10
Theft from the person	0.2	1.6	Moderate · 5/10
Bicycle theft	0.1	0.8	Low · 3/10

Sunderland 009: September 2025 to August 2026, 9,779 residents (mid-2024). Scores compare against every neighbourhood in England and Wales; 10 is the highest crime.

Crime rate over time

Sunderland 009 Sunderland England and Wales

Source: data.police.uk · ONS population estimates. Rates use resident population, so busy centres with few residents score higher than it may feel. Scores are a guide, not an official rating.

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Schools nearby

Primary

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, WashingtonPrimary · Academy converter · ages 3–11

Ofsted: GoodInspected 8 Nov 2023 · Report

0.5 mi

Usworth Colliery Primary SchoolPrimary · Community school · ages 4–11

Ofsted: GoodInspected 15 Jan 2020 · Later visit: Standards maintained · Report

0.5 mi

Barmston Village Primary SchoolPrimary · Community school · ages 2–11

Ofsted: GoodInspected 8 Nov 2023 · Report

0.6 mi

Marlborough Primary SchoolPrimary · Community school · ages 2–11

OfstedInspected 25 Mar 2025 · Report

Quality of educationGoodBehaviour and attitudesGoodPersonal developmentOutstandingLeadership and managementGood

0.6 mi

Wessington Primary SchoolPrimary · Community school · ages 2–11 · Ofsted reports

0.7 mi

Secondary

Washington AcademySecondary · Academy converter · ages 11–16

Ofsted report cardInspected 21 Apr 2026 · Safeguarding met · Report

InclusionExpected standardCurriculum and teachingExpected standardAchievementNeeds attentionAttendance and behaviourNeeds attentionPersonal development and wellbeingExpected standardLeadership and governanceExpected standard

0.3 mi

Biddick Academy

Nursery, special and other

Usworth Colliery Nursery SchoolNursery · Local authority nursery school · ages 2–4

Ofsted: GoodInspected 15 May 2024 · Report

0.5 mi

Oxclose Nursery SchoolNursery · Local authority nursery school · ages 2–4

Ofsted report cardInspected 30 Jun 2026 · Safeguarding met · Report

InclusionExpected standardCurriculum and teachingExpected standardAchievementExpected standard

Source: Department for Education · Get Information About Schools · Ofsted. Distances are straight-line. Schools teaching both age ranges appear in both lists and in amber on the map. Since November 2025 Ofsted gives report cards with grades for each area instead of one overall grade; from September 2024 there was no overall grade. Independent schools inspected by ISI aren't covered. Living close to a school does not guarantee a place; check admissions with the council.

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Healthcare nearby

Pharmacies

BootsPharmacy · NE37 2SW

0.5 mi · 9 min walk

Barmston PharmacyPharmacy · NE38 8JF

0.5 mi · 10 min walk

Blue House PharmacyPharmacy · NE37 2PY

0.6 mi · 12 min walk

GP practices

The Stephenson Medical PracticeGP practice · NE37 2PU

0.5 mi · 11 min walk

Concord Medical PracticeGP practice · NE37 2PU

0.5 mi · 11 min walk

New Washington Medical GroupGP practice · NE37 2PU

0.5 mi · 11 min walk

Dentists

The Dental CentreDental practice · NE37 2BA

0.4 mi · 7 min walk

The Elms (Dental Surgery)Dental practice · NE37 2BA

0.4 mi · 7 min walk

Washington Pimary Care CentreDental practice · NE38 7QZ

0.9 mi · 19 min walk

Hospitals

NHS Nightingale Hospital North EastHospital · NE36 0BB

2.0 mi

Spire Washington HospitalHospital · NE38 9JZ

2.7 mi

Spire Washington HospitalHospital · NE38 9JZ

2.7 mi

Source: NHS Organisation Data Service. Distances are to the practice postcode. Check GP catchment and registration with the practice or on the NHS website.

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Stations nearby

No train stations within 5 km.

Source: NaPTAN (Department for Transport). Straight-line distances; walking times assume about 5 km/h.

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Parks and green spaces

0.3 mito the nearest park, Albany Park

2parks within a 10 minute walk

16hectares of park within a 10 minute walk

Allotments or community garden (4 nearby)nearest 0.7 hectares

150 m · 2 min walk

Play areaunder 0.1 hectares

0.2 mi · 4 min walk

Albany ParkPark or garden · 15 hectares

0.3 mi · 6 min walk

Usworth Recreation ParkPark or garden · 1.3 hectares

0.3 mi · 7 min walk

Tennis courts0.3 hectares

0.3 mi · 7 min walk

Bowling green0.3 hectares

0.4 mi · 7 min walk

Park or garden (2 nearby)nearest 3.0 hectares

0.5 mi · 11 min walk

Playing field (4 nearby)nearest 0.3 hectares

0.5 mi · 11 min walk

Play area (5 nearby)nearest under 0.1 hectares

0.6 mi · 11 min walk

Sports ground (4 nearby)nearest under 0.1 hectares

0.6 mi · 11 min walk

Allotments or community garden (5 nearby)nearest 0.2 hectares

0.6 mi · 12 min walk

Washington Glebe Bowling ClubBowling green · 0.3 hectares

0.8 mi · 15 min walk

Source: OS Open Greenspace (Ordnance Survey). Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right. Public parks, playing fields, play areas, allotments and sports grounds within 1 mile, measured in a straight line to the nearest way in. Some sports grounds and allotments are for members only.

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Household income

This neighbourhood

£34,421

£29,962 after tax

Sunderland

£42,599

£33,467 after tax

England

£53,636

£40,020 after tax

Total household income£34,421

After tax£29,962

After tax and housing costs, adjusted for household size£23,924Sunderland £28,768 · England £34,675

Source: ONS income estimates for small areas, April 2022 to March 2023. Modelled averages for the neighbourhood (Sunderland 009); local authority and national figures are the median neighbourhood. Equivalised income adjusts for household size.

Deprivation

This area is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England (ranked 1,402 of 33,755, where 1 is the most deprived).

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46% of Sunderland's neighbourhoods are in England's most deprived 20%.

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Decile 1

Crime

Source: MHCLG, English Indices of Deprivation 2025. For the small area the home is in, ranked against the rest of England only: England, Wales and Scotland each measure deprivation differently, so deciles can't be compared across borders. Decile 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas, decile 10 the least deprived.

Occupation

14% of working residents are managers, directors or professionals, compared with 24% in Sunderland and 33% across England. It's one of the clearest signs of how affluent an area is.

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Questions about NE37 2SG

What is the crime rate in NE37 2SG?

The neighbourhood records 121 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, above the England and Wales rate of 92. Across Sunderland the rate is 98 per 1,000. Figures are crimes reported to the police over the latest 12 months; they can't tell you how safe a particular street feels.

How much do houses cost in NE37 2SG?

The average home in Sunderland sold for £147,114 in the latest House Price Index, up 4.8% on a year earlier. By type: detached £263,575, semi-detached £157,435, terraced £127,831, flats £81,768. Prices are council-wide averages from HM Land Registry.

What schools are near NE37 2SG?

The nearest primary school is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington, 0.5 mi away, about a 9 minute walk (Ofsted: good). The nearest secondary school is Washington Academy, 0.3 mi away, about a 6 minute walk. Being nearest doesn't guarantee a place; check each school's admissions criteria.

What broadband speed can I get in NE37 2SG?

Every premises in NE37 2SG can get gigabit-capable broadband. Figures are Ofcom's share of premises in the postcode; actual speeds depend on the provider and package.

What is the average household income in NE37 2SG?

The ONS estimates average household income of £34,421 a year for the neighbourhood (April 2022 to March 2023), compared with £53,636 across England.

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