Postcode NE38 7HL 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 68.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below 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 Heworth, about 3.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the 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 68.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Washington Town Centre & Biddick is £45,284 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 260 ft away from NE38 7HL.
Washington Town Centre & Biddick near NE38 7HL 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 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 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE38 7HL.
In the NE38 7HL postcode area, located within Washington Town Centre & Biddick, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE38 7HL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Village Lane, Washington, NE38 7HS | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | Westerhope Road, Washington, NE38 8DG | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
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 NE38 7HL, 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 NE38 7HL records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 NE38 7HL 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 12 schools close to NE38 7HL, including St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington (Good), Washington Academy (Requires improvement) and Barmston Village Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE38 7HL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,669 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 NE38 7HL 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.