Vermont Washington, Sunderland
3 addresses across 3 postcodes (NE37), about 910 m (0.6 miles) long, classed as a a road. USRN 38768270.
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 A; Band D in Sunderland costs £2,197 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 33% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Heworth, about 4.9 km (3.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Albany Park, is about 160 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 67 to 68 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 3 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Stephenson Medical Practice, about 250 m away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 810 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 38% of households owned their home and 12% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 227 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (91% of about 2,260 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
Finished in the last three months
- 1 October 2026: BT, Utility asset works, multi-way signals, on the carriageway, verge (minor works)
- 25 August 2026: BT, Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the verge (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NE37 2AX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NE37 2ED | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 5 | unlikely |
| NE37 2TA | not in 2 or 3 |
Height above sea level
The street's 3 addresses are between 67 m and 68 m above sea level (67 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE37 2AX | 50% | 50% | 50% | 0% |
| NE37 2ED | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE37 2TA | 100% | 33% | 33% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Heworth 46,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) |
| Chester-Le-Street 232,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.2 km (4.5 miles) | |
| Manors 64,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.6 km (5.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 36 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Victoria Road - Taxi Rank Concord | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Concord | 200 m |
| Ferry terminal | Newcastle International Ferry Terminal Royal Quays | 10.2 km (6.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Galleries Shopping Centre Car Park | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fastned Charging Station | 180 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 17.7 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Stephenson Medical Practice | 250 m |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 200 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Dental Centre | 310 m |
| Hospital | NHS Nightingale Hospital North East | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Police station | Washington Police Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Purvis News | 220 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Albany Park 15 ha | 160 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 530 m² | 350 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,230 m² | 360 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 19 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Colliery engine house at Washington F Pit, Albany, a scheduled monument, 440 m (0.3 miles) west. 6 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 | 440 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Heugh Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Sheddon's Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Lookout Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Match Island | Island | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Cube Plantation | Wood | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| Stony Heugh | Cliff or slope | 4 km (2.5 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 3 |
3 of the street's 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 320 m | 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 |
| Albany Village Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Usworth Colliery Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Usworth Colliery Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Washington Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| George Washington Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Marlborough Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 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 |
| Wessington Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Barmston Village Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| John F Kennedy Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Biddick Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly Bows Bespoke Florist NE37 2AH | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Sir William De Wessyngton NE37 2SY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 m | 5 Very good | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza NE37 2SY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Grill House NE37 2SY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Today Shawarma NE37 2SY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Shelley's Kitchen NE37 2SY | Other catering premises | 150 m | 5 Very good | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Concord Corner Shop NE37 2SU | Retailers - other | 150 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Concord Tandoori NE37 2SU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 28 Feb 2024 |
| Star Tandoori NE37 2SU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Cheeky Chimps Childcare Ltd NE37 2SY | Other catering premises | 160 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2026 |
| Hot Bite NE37 2SY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Gills Fisheries NE37 2SU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Co-Op NE37 2SU | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 160 m | 5 Very good | 26 Apr 2017 |
| Prime Pizza NE37 2SY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 5 Very good | 21 Sep 2026 |
| Bird NE37 2AL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 72 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 47 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 |
| Public order | 18 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 |
| Other theft | 10 |
| Burglary | 9 |
| Possession of weapons | 7 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Victoria Road (85); On or near Parking Area (75); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (31); On or near A1290 (15); On or near Concord Bus Station (11).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 38% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 18% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 44% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 45% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 11% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 17% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 87% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 12% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 35% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all in decile 1 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 2AX: 1 address of 4 in the postcode
- NE37 2ED: 1 address of 24 in the postcode
- NE37 2TA: 1 address of 11 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Burgoyne Court · Saffron Way · Franklin Court · Holyoake Terrace · Snapdragon Court · Saffron Way · Baltimore Court · Victoria Road · Victoria Road · Woodland Terrace · Beverley Court · Shafto Terrace
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.