Easby Road Washington, Sunderland
4 addresses across 3 postcodes (NE38), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 38720370.
- Energy: 1 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1).
- Flood: 5 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 B; Band D in Sunderland costs £2,197 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 95% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Chester-Le-Street, about 5.6 km (3.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 50 m away, and The Princess Anne Park (43 hectares) is about 420 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 45 to 46 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 4 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Galleries Medical Practice, about 780 m (0.5 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 520 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 74% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 32 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2021 | THE SANDPIPER NE38 7NN | Other | £100,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 9 Oct 2020 | THE SANDPIPER NE38 7NN | Other | £170,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 12 Jun 2019 | THE SANDPIPER NE38 7NN | Other | £96,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
1 home with a current certificate; median floor area 108 m². Most common: Flat (1). Built: 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: 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 B (47% of about 580 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Derwent House, Washington Town Centre: up to 48 homes, permissioned (840 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 18 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| NE38 7NN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NE38 7EY | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 2 / 7 | unlikely |
| NE38 7NP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 11 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 4 addresses are between 45 m and 46 m above sea level (46 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE38 7EY | 100% | 95% | 95% | 0% |
| NE38 7NN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE38 7NP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Chester-Le-Street 232,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| Heworth 46,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) | |
| Sunderland 709,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.1 km (5.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 26 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Easby Road Biddick | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Galleries Bus Station Washington | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newcastle International Ferry Terminal Royal Quays | 12 km (7.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Galleries Shopping Centre Car Park | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Biddick Village Centre | 110 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 19.3 km (12 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Galleries Medical Practice | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Galleries Pharmacy | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Spire Washington Hospital | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Washington Police Station | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Archies Stores Cashzone | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.2 ha | 50 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | The Princess Anne Park 43 ha | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 780 m² | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9.1 ha | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 610 m² | 320 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 55 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Colliery engine house at Washington F Pit, Albany, a scheduled monument, 2 km (1.2 miles) north. 1 listed building is 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 | 2 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pattinson South Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Worm Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Long Reach | Tidal water | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Mount Pleasant Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Reach Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| The Bottoms | Valley | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 4 |
2 of the street's 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biddick Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 270 m | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Biddick Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Wessington Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| John F Kennedy Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Fatfield Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lambton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Barmston Village Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oxclose Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Apr 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oxclose Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Oxclose Community Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Shopper NE38 7NP | Retailers - other | 50 m | 4 Good | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Eventos RX168 NE38 7NP | Farmers/growers | 100 m | Exempt | |
| Biddick Primary School NE38 7HQ | School/college/university | 270 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Thirlaway NE38 7NB | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Victoria Inn NE38 7DS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Waltham (10); On or near Easby Road (8); On or near Finchale (5); On or near Woburn (3); On or near Glastonbury (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 74% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 46% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 11% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 35% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 71% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
- NE38 7NN: 2 addresses of 3 in the postcode
- NE38 7EY: 1 address of 58 in the postcode
- NE38 7NP: 1 address of 54 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Kirkham · Cooks Wood · Biddick Village Centre · Buckland Close · Waltham · Titchfield Road · Shap Close · Glastonbury · Walsingham · Woburn · Fountains Close · Finchale
All the streets in NE38 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.