Postcode NE37 1LY is located in a major urban area, within the Washington Central ward of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the Washington Town Centre & Biddick area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 143 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Washington Town Centre & Biddick is £45,284 per year. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street, about 3.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Holley Park.
Washington Town Centre & Biddick has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,790 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.
Washington Town Centre & Biddick has a very high crime rate, with approximately 143 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Washington Town Centre & Biddick is £45,284 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 142 ft away from NE37 1LY.
Washington Town Centre & Biddick near NE37 1LY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 3.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Holley Park | Large | Walking directions to Holley Park |
Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £151,000 (about £185 per square foot) in Washington Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,000 up to £525,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £270,000 | £241 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £212,500 | £203 |
| Terraced | 39 | £130,000 | £139 |
| Flats | 10 | £68,000 | £153 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £212,055 | £77,000 | £143,725 | £104,000 |
| 2017 | £227,500 | £60,000 | £152,000 | £105,500 |
| 2018 | £208,700 | £63,000 | £138,000 | £100,000 |
| 2019 | £209,950 | £73,375 | £146,500 | £108,000 |
| 2020 | £280,000 | £65,000 | £152,000 | £112,500 |
| 2021 | £239,000 | £74,000 | £170,000 | £115,000 |
| 2022 | £260,000 | £72,000 | £160,000 | £117,500 |
| 2023 | £275,000 | £129,500 | £177,500 | £127,500 |
| 2024 | £253,600 | £70,000 | £176,000 | £126,000 |
| 2025 | £280,000 | £60,500 | £190,000 | £140,000 |
| 2026 | £275,834 | £120,000 | £220,000 | £126,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £188 | £125 | £148 | £109 |
| 2017 | £194 | £125 | £152 | £109 |
| 2018 | £196 | £107 | £154 | £120 |
| 2019 | £189 | £113 | £168 | £125 |
| 2020 | £214 | £113 | £163 | £125 |
| 2021 | £168 | £128 | £183 | £123 |
| 2022 | £213 | £110 | £174 | £134 |
| 2023 | £256 | £262 | £174 | £137 |
| 2024 | £215 | £138 | £197 | £138 |
| 2025 | £217 | £114 | £199 | £141 |
| 2026 | £264 | £195 | £218 | £139 |
There were 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE37 1LY.
In the NE37 1LY postcode area, located within Washington Town Centre & Biddick, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE37 1LY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda | The Galleries, Washington, NE38 7NF | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Sunderland, NE38 7SA | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Parkway, Sunderland, NE38 7RU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's | Byland Court, Sunderland, NE38 7RU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | Easby Road, Sunderland, NE38 7NP | Walking directions to Londis |
Annual council tax rates for Sunderland district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE37 1LY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dianne Elizabeth Snowdon
Washington Central - Elected 2 May 2024
Sharon Hodgson
Washington and Gateshead South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE37 1LY records about 143 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around NE37 1LY in Washington Town Centre & Biddick is £151,000 (about £185 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to NE37 1LY, including Oxclose Nursery School (Outstanding), Oxclose Primary Academy (Good) and St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE37 1LY scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,790 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Washington and Gateshead South covering NE37 1LY is Sharon Hodgson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dianne Elizabeth Snowdon (Labour and Co-operative Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.