Postcode NE38 7HE 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 very high crime levels, with around 159.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Washington Town Centre & Biddick is £45,284 per year. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 3.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is The Princess Anne Park.
Washington Town Centre & Biddick has a moderate 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 159.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 181 ft away from NE38 7HE.
Washington Town Centre & Biddick near NE38 7HE 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 3.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Princess Anne Park | Large | Walking directions to The Princess Anne Park |
| 0.5 mi | Biddick Playing Fields (West) | Medium | Walking directions to Biddick Playing Fields (West) |
Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £153,000 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 | 11 | £61,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £177,750 |
| Terraced | 33 | £130,000 |
10 year median price trend in Washington Central
In the NE38 7HE postcode area, located within Washington Town Centre & Biddick, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE38 7HE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Easby Road, Sunderland, NE38 7NP | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Thirlaway's | Fatfield Road, Washington, NE38 7NB | Walking directions to Thirlaway's |
| 0.5 mi | Asda | The Galleries, Washington, NE38 7NF | Walking directions to Asda |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.