Newriggs, Washington
House prices, sold prices and local information for NE38 8RT, NE38 8RS, NE38 8RL.
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At a glance
17 property sales on Newriggs, Washington have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £126,500. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £105,573. Average sale prices rose from £92,238 in 2017 to £126,500 in 2026 (+37%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 32% below the Washington average of £185,773 over the same period. 4 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 4 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 76% terraced, 12% semi-detached, 12% flat. Recorded sale prices on Newriggs range from £64,000 to £145,000. 89% of homes sold here were freehold and 11% leasehold. Of 97 streets in Washington with at least two sales in the last year, Newriggs ranks 68th for average price.
House prices on Newriggs compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all NE38 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 89% freehold and 11% leasehold across 18 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 13 | £105,573 | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £129,500 | 21 Dec 2022 |
| Flat | 2 | £69,500 | 13 Feb 2025 |
Sold prices on Newriggs
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14, Newriggs NE38 8RL | 20 Jul 2026 | £128,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 74, Newriggs NE38 8RT | 9 Jul 2026 | £125,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 21, Newriggs NE38 8RS | 18 Jul 2025 | £130,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Newriggs NE38 8RL | 28 Apr 2025 | £80,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 42, Newriggs NE38 8RS | 13 Feb 2025 | £75,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 2, Newriggs NE38 8RL | 1 Mar 2024 | £117,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 74, Newriggs NE38 8RT | 13 Jul 2023 | £110,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 76, Newriggs NE38 8RT | 9 Jun 2023 | £115,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 50, Newriggs NE38 8RS | 21 Dec 2022 | £145,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 66, Newriggs NE38 8RT | 27 May 2022 | £64,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 77, Newriggs NE38 8RT | 16 Dec 2021 | £87,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 79, Newriggs NE38 8RT | 30 Nov 2021 | £116,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 61, Newriggs NE38 8RT | 23 Nov 2018 | £114,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 64, Newriggs NE38 8RT | 2 Mar 2018 | £82,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 85, Newriggs NE38 8RT | 15 Dec 2017 | £113,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 21, Newriggs NE38 8RS | 9 Oct 2017 | £81,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 79, Newriggs NE38 8RT | 4 May 2017 | £95,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 85, Newriggs NE38 8RT | 13 Jan 2017 | £79,950 | Terraced | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 74, Newriggs | £110,000 (Jul 2023) → £125,000 (Jul 2026) | +14% over 3 yrs |
| 21, Newriggs | £81,000 (Oct 2017) → £130,000 (Jul 2025) | +60% over 8 yrs |
| 79, Newriggs | £95,000 (May 2017) → £116,000 (Nov 2021) | +22% over 5 yrs |
| 85, Newriggs | £79,950 (Jan 2017) → £113,000 (Dec 2017) | +41% over under a year |
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Schools near Newriggs
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington 1,527 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–18 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Fatfield Academy 233 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Biddick Academy 1,002 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Columbia Grange School 140 pupils | Academy special converter | 5–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Biddick Primary School 285 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| John F Kennedy Primary School 412 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Lambton Primary School 179 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Wessington Primary School 218 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | 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 5 min walk
- Heworth station 4.8 mi · 1 hr 35 min walk
- East Boldon station 5.7 mi · 1 hr 53 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Washington Arts Centre (W-Bound, Newriggs) 1 min walk
- Washington Arts Centre (E-Bound, Newriggs) 1 min walk
- Fallowfield Way-Footbridge (NE-Bound, Fallowfield Way) 2 min walk
- Washington Arts Centre (N-Bound, Biddick Lane) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- I J Healthcare
3 Swiss Cottages, Vigo Lane, Washington · 0.7 mi - Sunderland Gp Alliance Medical Practice
Health Centre, The Galleries, Washington · 1.0 mi - Galleries Medical Practice
The Galleries Health Centre, Washington Centre, Washington · 1.0 mi - Rickleton Medical Centre
Office Row, Rickleton, Washington · 1.3 mi
Supermarkets
- Makro Makro Washington · 0.9 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Penshaw - Coxgreen Road · 1.0 mi
- Asda Superstore Asda Washington Superstore · 1.0 mi
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Washington Teal Farm Local · 1.1 mi
Pharmacies
- Galleries Pharmacy · 0.9 mi
- Asda Pharmacy · 1.0 mi
- Boots · 1.1 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.6 mi
- Washington Pimary Care Centre · 0.9 mi
- Galleries Health Centre · 1.0 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 4 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 | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 3 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 2 of 10 |
| Crime | 3 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 7 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 60.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 12.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 27.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 645 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 59.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 25.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,439 |
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 Newriggs
Ethnic group
| Here | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96.3% | 94.6% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.2% | 3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1% | 0.9% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.2% | 1% |
Religion
| Here | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 53.2% | 53.2% |
| No religion | 41.3% | 39.5% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 4.5% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Country of birth
| Here | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 94.9% |
| Born outside the UK | 4.4% | 5.1% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 26.9% | 24.6% |
| No qualifications | 19.4% | 22.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 16.9% | 14.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.1% | 17.1% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.4% | 10.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 7.2% |
| Other qualifications | 3.5% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.1% | 43.1% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 33% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 15.9% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 6.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 42.6% | 40.9% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 26.8% | 22.1% |
| No cars or vans in household | 24.8% | 30.9% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 5.7% | 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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