Wroxton Washington, Sunderland
36 addresses across 1 postcode (NE38), about 310 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 38774640.
- Sales: 31 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £265,600 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 17 homes have an energy certificate (C: 8, D: 7, E: 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 A; 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 Chester-Le-Street, about 5.1 km (3.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Princess Anne Park, is about 110 m 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 36 to 42 m above sea level.
- Noise: 22 of its 36 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Galleries Medical Practice, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 94% of households owned their home and 36% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | £265,600 | £251,200 | £280,000 |
| 2023 | 3 | £260,000 | £240,000 | £296,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £245,200 | £245,200 | £245,200 |
| 2021 | 2 | £304,975 | £299,950 | £310,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £300,000 | £280,000 | £320,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £188,500 | £188,500 | £188,500 |
| 2008 | 1 | £205,000 | £205,000 | £205,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £217,500 | £195,000 | £240,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £240,250 | £240,250 | £240,250 |
| 2005 | 3 | £222,000 | £198,950 | £270,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £189,500 | £159,000 | £220,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £158,000 | £158,000 | £158,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jun 2024 | 7 NE38 7NU | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 3 Apr 2024 | 2 NE38 7NU | Detached | £251,200 | |
| 1 Dec 2023 | 15 NE38 7NU | Detached | £240,000 | |
| 2 Jun 2023 | 33 NE38 7NU | Detached | £296,000 | |
| 23 Mar 2023 | 3 NE38 7NU | Detached | £260,000 | |
| 1 Mar 2022 | 33 NE38 7NU | Detached | £245,200 | |
| 18 Mar 2021 | 35 NE38 7NU | Detached | £310,000 | |
| 2 Feb 2021 | 31 NE38 7NU | Detached | £299,950 | |
| 9 Oct 2020 | 30 NE38 7NU | Semi-detached | £320,000 | |
| 29 May 2020 | 14 NE38 7NU | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 25 Aug 2015 | 34 NE38 7NU | Detached | £188,500 | |
| 31 Jul 2008 | 16 NE38 7NU | Detached | £205,000 | |
| 4 May 2007 | 30 NE38 7NU | Semi-detached | £240,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2007 | 31 NE38 7NU | Detached | £195,000 | |
| 27 Jan 2006 | 23 NE38 7NU | Detached | £240,250 | |
| 13 May 2005 | 13 NE38 7NU | Detached | £270,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2005 | 29 NE38 7NU | Detached | £222,000 | |
| 21 Jan 2005 | 5 NE38 7NU | Detached | £198,950 | |
| 14 Jul 2004 | 23 NE38 7NU | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2004 | 6 NE38 7NU | Detached | £159,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2003 | 7 NE38 7NU | Detached | £158,000 | |
| 26 Jul 2002 | 14 NE38 7NU | Detached | £150,000 | |
| 17 Aug 2001 | 32 NE38 7NU | Detached | £120,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2000 | 30 NE38 7NU | Semi-detached | £135,000 | |
| 26 May 2000 | 34 NE38 7NU | Detached | £114,950 | |
| 20 Jan 2000 | 3 NE38 7NU | Detached | £117,000 | |
| 30 Oct 1998 | 6 NE38 7NU | Detached | £16,000 | |
| 22 May 1998 | 35 NE38 7NU | Detached | £89,950 | |
| 10 Jul 1997 | 8 NE38 7NU | Detached | £86,000 | |
| 12 Sep 1996 | 25 NE38 7NU | Detached | £84,500 | |
| 29 Mar 1996 | 9 NE38 7NU | Detached | £74,950 |
Energy performance certificates
17 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 113 m². Most common: House, detached (12); Bungalow, detached (5). Built: 1976-1982 (9); 1983-1990 (5); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (16); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (9 addresses)
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 A (37% of about 700 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 (940 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 21 August 2026: BT, New service connection, no carriageway incursion, on the verge (minor works)
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 36 addresses are between 36 m and 42 m above sea level (40 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE38 7NU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Chester-Le-Street 232,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Heworth 46,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) | |
| Sunderland 709,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.4 km (5.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 19 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Robert Of Newminster Catholic School Fatfield | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Bus or coach station | Galleries Bus Station Washington | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newcastle International Ferry Terminal Royal Quays | 12.5 km (7.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Galleries Shopping Centre Car Park | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Biddick Village Centre | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 19.5 km (12 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Galleries Medical Practice | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Galleries Pharmacy | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Washington Pimary Care Centre | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Spire Washington Hospital | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Washington Police Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fatfield Stores Cashzone | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Princess Anne Park 43 ha | 110 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 780 m² | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9.1 ha | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 610 m² | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 48 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Lambton Castle, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lambton Castle | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Worm Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Shiphouse Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Pattinson South Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Mount Pleasant Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Long Reach | Tidal water | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| The Bottoms | Valley | 2.9 km (1.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 21 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 14 | 36 |
22 of the street's 36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Biddick Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 560 m (0.3 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 |
| Biddick Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Fatfield Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lambton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Wessington Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| John F Kennedy Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| Oxclose Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Apr 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oxclose Community Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 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 |
| 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 |
| Holley Park Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eventos RX168 NE38 7NP | Farmers/growers | 390 m | Exempt | |
| Family Shopper NE38 7NP | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 18 Feb 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Tintern (3); On or near Wroxton (1); On or near Melrose (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 61 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 43% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 94% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 72% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 3% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 40% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 54% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 51% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 46% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 73% | 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) | 36% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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 7NU: 36 addresses
Nearby streets
Tintern · Beauly · Chacombe · Melrose · Creevelea · Finchale · Dundrennan · Cooks Wood · Rievaulx
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.