Allenheads, Washington
House prices, sold prices and local information for NE38 8PD.
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At a glance
1 property sale on Allenheads, Washington has been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2021. The most recent sale was on 26 Nov 2021. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £410,000.
House prices on Allenheads compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Allenheads has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all NE38 house prices.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £410,000 | 26 Nov 2021 |
Sold prices on Allenheads
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5, Allenheads NE38 8PD | 26 Nov 2021 | £410,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near Allenheads
Crime
54 crimes were reported within about a mile of Allenheads in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 21 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 9 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Allenheads is in or near 8 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Wear at Bonemill Lane and Riverview, Fatfield Flood warning area
- River Wear at Mount Pleasant, Fatfield Flood warning area
- River Wear at West and East Bridge Street, Fatfield Flood warning area
- River Wear at South View and Victoria Bridge House, Fatfield Flood alert area
- Lower River Wear Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Allenheads
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatfield Academy 233 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington 1,527 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–18 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Biddick Academy 1,002 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Columbia Grange School 140 pupils | Academy special converter | 5–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| New Penshaw Academy 112 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Biddick Primary School 285 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| John F Kennedy Primary School 412 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw 291 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Chester-le-Street station 3.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min walk
- Heworth station 5.0 mi · 1 hr 41 min walk
- East Boldon station 5.7 mi · 1 hr 54 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Fallowfield Way - Shepherd Way (NE-Bound, Fallowfield Way) 3 min walk
- Fallowfield Way - Fernlea Close (SW-Bound, Fallowfield Way) 3 min walk
- Fallowfield Way-Rivermead (SW-Bound, Fallowfield Way) 4 min walk
- Station Road - Worm Hill Terrace (SE-Bound, Worm Hill Terrace) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- I J Healthcare
3 Swiss Cottages, Vigo Lane, Washington · 0.8 mi - Grangewood Surgery
Chester Road, Shiney Row, Houghton Le Spring · 1.3 mi - Westbourne Medical Group
Kelso Grove, Shiney Row, Houghton Le Spring · 1.3 mi - Galleries Medical Practice
The Galleries Health Centre, Washington Centre, Washington · 1.3 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Penshaw - Coxgreen Road · 0.7 mi
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Washington Teal Farm Local · 1.0 mi
- Makro Makro Washington · 1.1 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Shiney Row · 1.3 mi
Pharmacies
- Penshaw Pharmacy · 1.0 mi
- Galleries Pharmacy · 1.2 mi
- Barmston Pharmacy · 1.3 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.8 mi
- Washington Pimary Care Centre · 1.2 mi
- Galleries Health Centre · 1.3 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 8 of 10 |
| Employment | 6 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 8 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 5 of 10 |
| Crime | 9 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 86.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 4.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 9.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 562 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 11.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 56.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 31.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,289 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 94% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 96% | 92% |
Share of homes across Sunderland with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Allenheads
Ethnic group
| Here | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.4% | 94.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.6% | 3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.2% | 1% |
Religion
| Here | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 66.1% | 53.2% |
| No religion | 28.3% | 39.5% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 4.5% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 94.9% |
| Born outside the UK | 3.3% | 5.1% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 36.2% | 24.6% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.4% | 17.1% |
| No qualifications | 15.7% | 22.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 11.8% | 14.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 7.9% | 10.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.8% | 7.2% |
| Other qualifications | 2.1% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.5% | 43.1% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 33% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 15.9% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 6.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 39.9% | 22.1% |
| 1 car or van in household | 37.7% | 40.9% |
| No cars or vans in household | 11.9% | 30.9% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 10.5% | 6.1% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Sunderland.
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