Essex Drive - NE37 2NU
Key Postcode Insights
NE37 2NU is a residential postcode situated on Essex Drive, Washington, NE37 with 38 addresses.
It ranks as the 1725th largest and 1710th most expensive of the 2,018 postcodes in the NE37 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 38 properties: 38 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £215,216
- 10 Year change
- up 28.5%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,180pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 47.7%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £265/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.6%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
NE37 2NU is a residential postcode situated on Essex Drive, Washington, NE37 with 38 addresses.
It ranks as the 1725th largest and 1710th most expensive of the 2,018 postcodes in the NE37 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 38 properties: 38 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £215,216
- 10 Year change
- up 28.5%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,180pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 47.7%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £265/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.6%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin NE37 2NU
- 46 Essex Drive
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 48 Essex Drive
Unknown
- 50 Essex Drive
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 52 Essex Drive
3 Bed Early-century House
- 54 Essex Drive
3 Bed Mid-century House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in NE37 2NU sold for £250,000 on 13th April 2026. Since then prices are down an average of 0.6%.
The current average value in the postcode is £215,216.
The NE37 2NU Sales Market has increased by 28.5% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -0.9% | £215,216 |
| June 2025 | 3.2% | £217,254 |
| June 2024 | 3.6% | £210,609 |
| June 2023 | 1.6% | £203,248 |
| June 2022 | 6.7% | £200,039 |
| June 2021 | 5.6% | £187,441 |
| June 2020 | 1.8% | £177,582 |
| June 2019 | 2.6% | £174,517 |
| June 2018 | -0.8% | £170,030 |
| June 2017 | 2.3% | £171,463 |
| June 2016 | 2.1% | £167,545 |
| June 2015 | 1.1% | £164,153 |
| June 2014 | 3% | £162,391 |
| June 2013 | -0.4% | £157,647 |
| June 2012 | -1.1% | £158,324 |
| June 2011 | -1.9% | £160,153 |
| June 2010 | 2% | £163,323 |
| June 2009 | -8.9% | £160,181 |
| June 2008 | -1.5% | £175,759 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £178,474 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,180.
The NE37 2NU Rental Market has increased by 47.7% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.6% | £1,180pcm |
| June 2025 | 3.6% | £1,150pcm |
| June 2024 | 8.1% | £1,110pcm |
| June 2023 | 8.9% | £1,027pcm |
| June 2022 | 9.8% | £943pcm |
| June 2021 | 2.6% | £859pcm |
| June 2020 | 2.5% | £837pcm |
| June 2019 | -0.1% | £817pcm |
| June 2018 | 1.6% | £818pcm |
| June 2017 | 0.7% | £805pcm |
| June 2016 | 0.8% | £799pcm |
| June 2015 | 0.1% | £792pcm |
| June 2014 | 0.3% | £792pcm |
| June 2013 | -1.3% | £789pcm |
| June 2012 | -0.5% | £800pcm |
| June 2011 | 1.6% | £804pcm |
| June 2010 | 3.6% | £791pcm |
| June 2009 | -1.7% | £764pcm |
| June 2008 | 3.8% | £777pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £749pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 13th April 2026 for £250,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 0.6%. The postcode has had a total of 25 sales since 1995.
NE37 2NU has seen 7 sales in the last three years and 1 sale in the last twelve months.
- Sold Apr 2026£250,000 | 3 Bed House52, Essex Drive, Washington, NE37 2NU52, Essex Drive, Washington, NE37 2NU
- Sold Apr 2025£235,000 | 3 Bed House131, Essex Drive, Washington, NE37 2NU131, Essex Drive, Washington, NE37 2NU
- Sold Jul 2024£239,950 | 3 Bed House117, Essex Drive, Washington, NE37 2NU117, Essex Drive, Washington, NE37 2NU
- Sold Jul 2024£140,000 | 3 Bed House56, Essex Drive, Washington, NE37 2NU56, Essex Drive, Washington, NE37 2NU
- Sold Jul 2024£140,000 | 3 Bed House56, Essex Drive, Washington, NE37 2NU56, Essex Drive, Washington, NE37 2NU
Nearby Postcodes
NE37 2NU is the 1725th largest and the 1710th most expensive postcode out of the 2,018 postcodes in the NE37 area.
- NE37 2RG, Monterey, Washington, NE37NE37 2RG50 Addresses|62 m away
- NE37 2NT, Sussex Place, Washington, NE37NE37 2NT6 Addresses|127 m away
- NE37 2PE, Essex Drive, Washington, NE37NE37 2PE16 Addresses|176 m away
- NE37 2RE, Don Gardens, Washington, NE37NE37 2RE46 Addresses|178 m away
- NE37 2NP, Hampshire Place, Washington, NE37NE37 2NP28 Addresses|184 m away
Property Types
- 16 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 2 houses of an unknown age
- 1 early-century house built between 1912 and 1935
- 19 other addresses of unknown type
- mid-century house (16)
- house (2)
- early-century house (1)
- Unknown (19)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 17 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (2)
- B (3)
- F (0)
- C (3)
- G (0)
- D (9)
- No EPC (21)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Apr 2026£250,000 | 3 Bed House52, Essex Drive, Washington, NE37 2NU52, Essex Drive, Washington, NE37 2NU
- Sold Aug 2025£245,000 | 4 Bed House7, Essex Drive, Washington, NE37 2ND7, Essex Drive, Washington, NE37 2ND
- Sold Jul 2024£239,950 | 3 Bed House117, Essex Drive, Washington, NE37 2NU117, Essex Drive, Washington, NE37 2NU
Schools Nearby
- St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Washington100 m away
- Usworth Colliery Primary School400 m away
- Marlborough Primary School900 m away
- Washington Academy1.1 km away
- Oxclose Community Academy2.9 km away
- Biddick Academy3.0 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to NE37 2NU is Heworth station, which is 4.3 kilometres away.
- Heworth|4.3 km away
- Chester-le-Street|8.0 km away
- Manors|8.1 km away
- Newcastle|8.3 km away
