Glebe Crescent Washington, Sunderland
84 addresses across 3 postcodes (NE38), about 870 m (0.5 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 38727470.
- Sales: 77 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £240,000 across 3 sales.
- Energy: 38 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 7, D: 22, E: 7, F: 1).
- Flood: 9 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 C; 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 6.3 km (3.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 330 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 46 to 53 m above sea level.
- Noise: 41 of its 84 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Galleries Medical Practice, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 700 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 78% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | £240,000 | £235,000 | £247,000 |
| 2024 | 3 | £207,000 | £175,000 | £430,000 |
| 2023 | 3 | £182,500 | £182,000 | £311,000 |
| 2021 | 3 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £207,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2019 | 3 | £175,000 | £168,000 | £283,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £167,750 | £167,750 | £167,750 |
| 2017 | 2 | £190,000 | £160,000 | £220,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £275,000 | £275,000 | £275,000 |
| 2015 | 4 | £152,500 | £150,000 | £215,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £134,500 | £125,000 | £144,000 |
| 2013 | 2 | £204,750 | £137,500 | £272,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Dec 2025 | DUNOLLIE NE38 7AW | Detached | £247,000 | |
| 24 Sep 2025 | BROOKLYN, 77 NE38 7AW | Semi-detached | £240,000 | |
| 6 Jun 2025 | 87 NE38 7AF | Terraced | £235,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2024 | 73 NE38 7AW | Detached | £430,000 | |
| 5 Apr 2024 | 95 NE38 7AF | Detached | £207,000 | |
| 24 Jan 2024 | MAYFIELD NE38 7AW | Semi-detached | £175,000 | |
| 2 Jun 2023 | 53 NE38 7AW | Terraced | £182,000 | |
| 9 Mar 2023 | HELMDON HOUSE NE38 7AW | Semi-detached | £311,000 | |
| 3 Feb 2023 | GLENHOLME NE38 7AW | Semi-detached | £182,500 | |
| 29 Sep 2021 | MULBERA NE38 7AW | Semi-detached | £190,000 | |
| 13 Aug 2021 | 109 NE38 7AF | Terraced | £207,000 | |
| 29 Jul 2021 | 97 NE38 7AF | Terraced | £190,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2020 | 13 NE38 7AW | Terraced | £165,000 | |
| 5 Jun 2020 | 97 NE38 7AF | Terraced | £100,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 8 Nov 2019 | 65 NE38 7AW | Detached | £283,000 | |
| 5 Aug 2019 | 29 NE38 7AW | Semi-detached | £168,000 | |
| 7 Mar 2019 | 85 NE38 7AF | Semi-detached | £175,000 | |
| 3 Sep 2018 | 93 NE38 7AF | Semi-detached | £167,750 | |
| 23 Jun 2017 | EVERGREEN NE38 7AW | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2017 | 43 NE38 7AW | Terraced | £160,000 | |
| 20 Dec 2016 | 67 NE38 7AW | Semi-detached | £275,000 | |
| 1 Sep 2015 | 11 NE38 7AW | Terraced | £155,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2015 | WAYSIDE NE38 7AW | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 8 Jul 2015 | 111 NE38 7AF | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2015 | 61 NE38 7AW | Semi-detached | £215,000 | |
| 26 Sep 2014 | 53 NE38 7AW | Terraced | £125,000 | |
| 19 May 2014 | 43 NE38 7AW | Terraced | £144,000 | |
| 8 Nov 2013 | 25 NE38 7AW | Terraced | £136,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 May 2013 | LYNWOOD, 69 NE38 7AW | Semi-detached | £137,500 | |
| 5 Apr 2013 | WILLOW DENE NE38 7AW | Detached | £272,000 | |
| 26 Oct 2012 | EASBY, 59 NE38 7AW | Detached | £180,000 | |
| 21 Jan 2012 | WAYSIDE NE38 7AW | Semi-detached | £121,000 | |
| 15 Sep 2011 | 73 NE38 7AW | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2011 | 11 NE38 7AW | Terraced | £150,000 | |
| 4 Jun 2010 | 3 NE38 7AW | Terraced | £142,000 | |
| 26 Nov 2009 | 26A NE38 7AW | Detached | £168,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2009 | 3 NE38 7AW | Terraced | £128,500 | |
| 29 Oct 2008 | 87 NE38 7AF | Terraced | £189,000 | |
| 16 Nov 2007 | 51 NE38 7AW | Terraced | £40,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2007 | 27 NE38 7AW | Terraced | £174,000 | |
| 3 May 2007 | 75 NE38 7AW | Semi-detached | £127,500 | |
| 19 May 2006 | 57 NE38 7AW | Terraced | £165,000 | |
| 12 Jan 2006 | 26A NE38 7AW | Detached | £165,000 | |
| 22 Dec 2005 | 65 NE38 7AW | Detached | £249,999 | |
| 9 Sep 2005 | 29 NE38 7AW | Semi-detached | £155,000 | |
| 8 Aug 2005 | 19 NE38 7AW | Semi-detached | £140,000 | |
| 25 Aug 2004 | DOLMARIDIA NE38 7AW | Detached | £205,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2004 | 11 NE38 7AW | Terraced | £153,000 | |
| 10 Jun 2004 | 67 NE38 7AW | Semi-detached | £175,000 | |
| 12 Jan 2004 | 27 NE38 7AW | Terraced | £129,950 |
Energy performance certificates
38 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 100 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (12); House, mid-terrace (11); Bungalow, semi-detached (6). Built: 1930-1949 (15); 1900-1929 (13); 1950-1966 (6). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (31); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (26 addresses)
- 3, Glebe Crescent
- 5, Glebe Crescent
- 7, Glebe Crescent
- 11, Glebe Crescent
- 13, Glebe Crescent
- 25, Glebe Crescent
- 28 Glebe Crescent
- 29, Glebe Crescent
- 31, Glebe Crescent
- 35, Glebe Crescent
- 37, Glebe Crescent
- 43, Glebe Crescent
- 53, Glebe Crescent
- 57, Glebe Crescent
- 59, Glebe Crescent
- 61, Glebe Crescent
- 65, Glebe Crescent
- 67, Glebe Crescent
- 69, Glebe Crescent
- 85, Glebe Crescent
- 111, Glebe Crescent
- Brackenburn, Glebe Crescent
- Hanlea, Glebe Crescent
- Mayfield, Glebe Crescent
- Wayside, Glebe Crescent
- Willow Dene, Glebe Crescent
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 C (39% of about 690 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 7.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- LODGE TO WEST OF WASHINGTON OLD HALL, grade I
- WASHINGTON OLD HALL, grade I
- CHURCH OF HOLY TRINITY, grade II
- GATES AND GATE PIERS TO WEST OF WASHINGTON OLD HALL, grade II
- THE OLD HALL SMITHY, grade II
- Washington and Barmston War Memorial, grade II
- WASHINGTON HALL SCHOOL, grade II
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 3 September 2026 to 4 September 2026: BT, Utility asset works, two-way signals, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 4 addresses are in areas at high risk, 5 at medium risk and 22 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 7AW | not in 2 or 3 | 4 / 1 / 4 | unlikely |
| NE38 7AF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 7 | unlikely |
| NE38 7BZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 3 / 11 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 84 addresses are between 46 m and 53 m above sea level (48 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE38 7AF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE38 7AW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE38 7BZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Heworth 46,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) |
| Chester-Le-Street 232,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.7 km (4.1 miles) | |
| Sunderland 709,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.4 km (5.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 43 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Glebe Crescent-John F Kennedy Columbia | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | Galleries Bus Station Washington | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newcastle International Ferry Terminal Royal Quays | 11 km (6.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Galleries Shopping Centre Car Park | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Washington Retail Park (Washington) evyve | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 19 km (12 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Galleries Medical Practice | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Barmston Pharmacy | 230 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | NHS Nightingale Hospital North East | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Police station | Washington Police Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fenwick's General Store, Barmston | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8.5 ha | 330 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 540 m² | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.7 ha | 250 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 900 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 9.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Washington Old Hall, a listed building (Grade I), 330 m north-west. 10 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Old Hall | Listed building, Grade I | 330 m north-west |
| Lodge to West of Washington Old Hall | Listed building, Grade I | 340 m north-west |
| Colliery engine house at Washington F Pit, Albany | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pattinson South Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Long Reach | Tidal water | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Ayton's Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Reach Wood | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Worm Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Stony Heugh | Cliff or slope | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.4 | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 38 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 43 | 84 |
41 of the street's 84 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barmston Village Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 280 m | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| John F Kennedy Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 330 m | 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 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wessington Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Biddick Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Washington Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| Biddick Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Albany Village Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Usworth Colliery Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Usworth Colliery Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Marlborough Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lloyds Pharmacy NE38 8JF | Retailers - other | 220 m | Exempt | |
| Washington Grange NE38 8HZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2026 |
| NE38 Sports Bar NE38 8DG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 260 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2020 |
| Nisa Barmston NE38 8DG | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2020 |
| Barmston Junior School NE38 8JA | School/college/university | 280 m | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Barmston Village Primary School Breakfast Club NE38 8JA | School/college/university | 280 m | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2018 |
| John F Kennedy Primary School NE38 7AR | School/college/university | 330 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Westwood Club - Washington Station C I U NE38 7LW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 m | 5 Very good | 7 Sep 2025 |
| Gormans NE38 8DQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 5 Very good | 12 Oct 2024 |
| The Forge NE38 7AB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2026 |
| The Cross Keys NE38 7AB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Leaf & Bean NE38 7LN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Cafe Life NE38 7LP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Glebe Methodist Church-Kitchen NE38 7DE | Other catering premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2020 |
| Pizza Garden (N.E) Ltd NE38 7AB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sports/Recreation Area (12); On or near Avebury Drive (6); On or near Glebe Mount (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 78% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 49% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 37% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 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 | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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 7AW: 68 addresses of 69 in the postcode
- NE38 7AF: 15 addresses of 17 in the postcode
- NE38 7BZ: 1 address of 16 in the postcode
Nearby streets
John F Kennedy Estate · Avebury Drive · Burnhope Road · Glebe Mount · Westerhope Road · Westerhope Road · Glebe Crescent · Station Road · Station Road · The Avenue · The Avenue · Station Road
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.