Beechcroft Washington, Sunderland
17 addresses across 1 postcode (NE37), about 180 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 38705810.
- Sales: 24 recorded sales since 1995; in 2019 the median was £435,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 4, D: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Sunderland costs £2,197 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Heworth, about 3.6 km (2.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 560 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 99 to 103 m above sea level.
- Noise: 10 of its 17 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Stephenson Medical Practice, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 440 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 97% of households owned their home and 42% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 15 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | £435,000 | £435,000 | £435,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £356,250 | £290,000 | £422,500 |
| 2015 | 1 | £430,000 | £430,000 | £430,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £356,000 | £356,000 | £356,000 |
| 2008 | 2 | £355,000 | £340,000 | £370,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £380,000 | £380,000 | £380,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £379,950 | £379,950 | £379,950 |
| 2005 | 2 | £332,473 | £329,950 | £334,995 |
| 2004 | 4 | £304,473 | £268,950 | £344,995 |
| 2003 | 9 | £295,950 | £249,950 | £325,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct 2019 | 2 NE37 1QL | Detached | £435,000 | |
| 23 Nov 2017 | 9 NE37 1QL | Detached | £290,000 | |
| 1 Aug 2017 | 10 NE37 1QL | Detached | £422,500 | |
| 1 May 2015 | 1 NE37 1QL | Detached | £430,000 | |
| 4 Oct 2010 | 17 NE37 1QL | Detached | £356,000 | |
| 28 May 2008 | 12 NE37 1QL | Detached | £340,000 | |
| 16 May 2008 | 16 NE37 1QL | Detached | £370,000 | |
| 31 Aug 2007 | 14 NE37 1QL | Detached | £380,000 | |
| 21 Apr 2006 | 6 NE37 1QL | Detached | £379,950 | |
| 24 Apr 2005 | 10 NE37 1QL | Detached | £329,950 | New build. |
| 5 Jan 2005 | 5 NE37 1QL | Detached | £334,995 | New build. |
| 24 Sep 2004 | 7 NE37 1QL | Detached | £344,995 | New build. |
| 25 Jun 2004 | 6 NE37 1QL | Detached | £339,995 | New build. |
| 1 Jun 2004 | 9 NE37 1QL | Detached | £268,950 | New build. |
| 30 Apr 2004 | 8 NE37 1QL | Detached | £268,950 | New build. |
| 24 Dec 2003 | 4 NE37 1QL | Detached | £325,950 | New build. |
| 26 Nov 2003 | 14 NE37 1QL | Detached | £295,950 | |
| 22 Oct 2003 | 2 NE37 1QL | Detached | £325,950 | |
| 11 Oct 2003 | 16 NE37 1QL | Detached | £295,950 | New build. |
| 29 Aug 2003 | 3 NE37 1QL | Detached | £299,950 | New build. |
| 29 Aug 2003 | 1 NE37 1QL | Detached | £299,950 | |
| 29 Aug 2003 | 11 NE37 1QL | Detached | £255,950 | New build. |
| 29 Aug 2003 | 12 NE37 1QL | Detached | £254,950 | New build. |
| 28 Aug 2003 | 15 NE37 1QL | Detached | £249,950 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 171 m². Most common: House, detached (7). Built: 2003-2006 (7). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5); rented (private) (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Sunderland in 2026-27: Band D £2,197 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,465 | £1,709 | £1,953 | £2,197 | £2,685 | £3,174 | £3,662 | £4,394 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (31% of about 670 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 17 addresses are between 99 m and 103 m above sea level (101 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE37 1QL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Heworth 46,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Manors 64,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) | |
| Newcastle 11 million journeys in 2024–25 | 7.3 km (4.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest High Usworth Donwell | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Concord | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newcastle International Ferry Terminal Royal Quays | 9.8 km (6.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Galleries Shopping Centre Car Park | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fastned Charging Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 16.2 km (10 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Stephenson Medical Practice | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Blue House Pharmacy | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Dental Centre | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Hospital | Queen Elizabeth Hospital | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Police station | Washington Police Station | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Washington Wine & Convenience | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,490 m² | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 5,110 m² | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 460 m² | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,320 m² | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,230 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Colliery engine house at Washington F Pit, Albany, a scheduled monument, 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Colliery engine house at Washington F Pit, Albany | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Bowes Railway | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Heugh Hill | Hill | 670 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Lookout Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Match Island | Island | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Cube Plantation | Wood | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Longacre Dene | Valley | 3.5 km (2.1 miles) south-west |
| St Anthony's Point | Wetland | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 9 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 17 |
10 of the street's 17 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Sunderland: see them on the Sunderland page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Springwell Village Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Washington Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Albany Village Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Roman Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Usworth Colliery Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Usworth Colliery Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Washington Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Fell Dyke Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Bell NE37 1NP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 5 Very good | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Blue Bell NE37 1NP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 5 Very good | 28 Sep 2026 |
| Wessington NE37 1EE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 4 Good | 29 Jan 2020 |
| The New Golden Wok NE37 1EE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Donwell Community Centre NE37 1EE | Other catering premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 26 Apr 2017 |
| Donwell House Care Home NE37 1EE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 28 Sep 2024 |
| Donwell Village Store NE37 1EE | Retailers - other | 340 m | 4 Good | 1 Dec 2017 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Peareth Hall Road (10); On or near Farm Close (3); On or near Doncrest Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 97% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 58% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 3% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 42% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 8% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- NE37 1QL: 17 addresses of 18 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Beechcroft · Peareth Hall Road · Peareth Hall Road · The Copse · The Farthings · Stone Cellar Road · Doncrest Road · Portmarnock · Greenside Close · Farm Close · Donridge · Gleneagles Drive
All the streets in NE37 and across Sunderland.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.