Postcode NE38 7DU 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 77.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Washington Town Centre & Biddick is £36,100 per year. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 3.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Biddick Playing Fields (West).
Washington Town Centre & Biddick has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,300 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.
Washington Town Centre & Biddick has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 77.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.0% 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 of residents in Washington Town Centre & Biddick is £36,100 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 297 ft away from NE38 7DU.
Washington Town Centre & Biddick near NE38 7DU 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 3.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Biddick Playing Fields (West) | Medium | Walking directions to Biddick Playing Fields (West) |
| 0.2 mi | Biddick Playing Fields (East) | Small | Walking directions to Biddick Playing Fields (East) |
Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £149,125 in Washington Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,000 up to £700,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £298,750 |
| Flats | 13 | £61,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £165,500 |
| Terraced | 31 | £140,000 |
10 year median price trend in Washington Central
In the NE38 7DU postcode area, located within Washington Town Centre & Biddick, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE38 7DU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Morland Avenue, Washington, NE38 7EH | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Best One | Station Road, Washington, NE38 7BE | Walking directions to Best One |
| 0.3 mi | Thirlaway's | Fatfield Road, Washington, NE38 7NB | Walking directions to Thirlaway's |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Easby Road, Sunderland, NE38 7NP | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Nisa | Fallowfield Way, Sunderland, NE38 8RU | Walking directions to Nisa |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.