Rivermead, Washington
House prices, sold prices and local information for NE38 8RE.
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At a glance
4 property sales on Rivermead, Washington have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2021. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £125,500. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £99,000. That is 32% below the Washington average of £185,773 over the same period. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2021; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 50% flat, 50% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Rivermead range from £73,000 to £130,000. 83% of homes sold here were freehold and 17% leasehold. Of 97 streets in Washington with at least two sales in the last year, Rivermead ranks 71st for average price.
House prices on Rivermead compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all NE38 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 83% freehold and 17% leasehold across 6 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 2 | £99,000 | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Terraced | 2 | £128,000 | 10 Jul 2026 |
Sold prices on Rivermead
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26, Rivermead NE38 8RE | 10 Jul 2026 | £126,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Rivermead NE38 8RE | 16 Jan 2026 | £125,000 | Flat | Freehold |
| 3, Rivermead NE38 8RE | 24 Mar 2025 | £130,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Rivermead NE38 8RE | 25 Sep 2023 | £100,000 | Flat | Freehold |
| 28, Rivermead NE38 8RE | 20 Dec 2021 | £73,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 23, Rivermead NE38 8RE | 4 Mar 2016 | £104,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5, Rivermead | £100,000 (Sep 2023) → £125,000 (Jan 2026) | +25% over 2 yrs |
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Schools near Rivermead
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatfield Academy 233 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington 1,527 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–18 | Report | 0.4 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 | 0.8 mi |
| New Penshaw Academy 112 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Biddick Primary School 285 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| John F Kennedy Primary School 412 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw 291 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 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 3.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min walk
- Heworth station 5.0 mi · 1 hr 40 min walk
- East Boldon station 5.8 mi · 1 hr 57 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Fallowfield Way-Rivermead (SW-Bound, Fallowfield Way) 1 min walk
- Station Road - Worm Hill Terrace (NW-Bound, Worm Hill Terrace) 3 min walk
- Fallowfield Way-Southcroft (NW-Bound, Fallowfield Way) 3 min walk
- Station Road - Worm Hill Terrace (SE-Bound, Worm Hill Terrace) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- I J Healthcare
3 Swiss Cottages, Vigo Lane, Washington · 0.6 mi - Rickleton Medical Centre
Office Row, Rickleton, Washington · 1.2 mi - Sunderland Gp Alliance Medical Practice
Health Centre, The Galleries, Washington · 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 · 0.8 mi
- Makro Makro Washington · 1.0 mi
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Washington Teal Farm Local · 1.2 mi
- Asda Superstore Asda Washington Superstore · 1.3 mi
Pharmacies
- Penshaw Pharmacy · 1.1 mi
- Galleries Pharmacy · 1.2 mi
- Woodlands 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 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 Rivermead
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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