Postcode NE38 7HJ 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 high crime levels, with around 97.9 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 Heworth located about 3.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Glebe Park.
Washington Town Centre & Biddick has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,669 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Washington Town Centre & Biddick has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 24.2% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 298 ft away from NE38 7HJ.
Washington Town Centre & Biddick near NE38 7HJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Heworth located about 3.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Glebe Park | Medium | Walking directions to Glebe Park |
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 7HJ postcode area, located within Washington Town Centre & Biddick, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE38 7HJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Village Lane, Washington, NE38 7HS | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | Westerhope Road, Washington, NE38 8DG | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's | Byland Court, Sunderland, NE38 7RU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | Barmston Way, Sunderland, NE38 7RW | Walking directions to Aldi |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.