Living in NE38, Sunderland
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around NE38 in Sunderland. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Sunderland: £143,216, up 4.6% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North East average is £165,550.
What actually sold around NE38
84 recorded home sales on the streets around central NE38 in the last 2 years, with a median of £145,000 and a range from £52,328 to £660,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 CHACOMBE, NE38 7HB | semi-detached | £195,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 16 CAIRNSMORE DRIVE, NE38 0PS | terraced | £135,000 | 2026-05-12 |
| 65 FOUNTAINS CLOSE, NE38 7TD | terraced | £205,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 16 BIDDICK VILLAGE CENTRE, NE38 7NP | flat-maisonette | £62,000 | 2026-04-14 |
| 15 WALSINGHAM, NE38 7HF | flat-maisonette | £100,000 | 2026-04-10 |
| 29 HARLAND WAY, NE38 7RB | semi-detached | £250,000 | 2026-04-10 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
36 schools within 3 miles , of which 93% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington | Primary | Outstanding | 0.9 mi |
| Barnwell Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 1.9 mi |
| Biddick Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| Biddick Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Oxclose Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
27 state primary and 4 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Administrative and secretarial | 17.4% |
| Professional occupations | 17.1% |
| Skilled trades | 12.2% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.0% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 10.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
165 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central NE38 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Sunderland's figures.
Common questions about NE38
What is the average house price in NE38?
The average sold price in Sunderland is £143,216 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in NE38?
Prices in Sunderland are up 4.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in NE38?
The median of 84 recorded sales around central NE38 in the last 2 years is £145,000, ranging from £52,328 to £660,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in NE38?
36 schools sit within 3 miles of central NE38, and 93% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in NE38?
165 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NE38 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is NE38 at risk of flooding?
Central NE38 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is NE38 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 93% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £145,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 165 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is NE38 safe?
165 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NE38 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? NE38 or NE37, NE38 or DH3, NE38 or DH4.
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