Postcode NE38 7JE is located in a major urban area, within the Washington Central area 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 median sale price in Washington Central is £140,000 (around £173 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £115,000 and £206,250. The nearest station is Heworth, about 3.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Albany Park.
Washington Town Centre & Biddick has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,100 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 40% 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 11.5% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 313 ft away from NE38 7JE.
Washington Town Centre & Biddick near NE38 7JE 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 3.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Albany Park | Large | Walking directions to Albany Park |
| 0.4 mi | Glebe Park | Medium | Walking directions to Glebe Park |
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 (about £173 per square foot) in Washington Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,000 up to £525,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £270,000 | £218 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £185,000 | £197 |
| Terraced | 43 | £127,000 | £139 |
| Flats | 10 | £74,000 | £140 |
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 | £194,000 | £140,000 |
| 2026 | £260,000 | £76,000 | £150,000 | £130,000 |
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 | £220 | £138 | £193 | £139 |
There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE38 7JE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jun 2025 | 9, Boston Avenue, Washington, NE38 7JE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £215,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 24, Boston Avenue, Washington, NE38 7JF | Flats | Leasehold | £58,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 6, Dene Court, Washington, NE38 7JB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £133,000 | |
| 16 Oct 2025 | 3, Richmond Avenue, Washington, NE38 7JG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 7, Richmond Avenue, Washington, NE38 7JG | Detached | Freehold | £253,000 |
In the NE38 7JE postcode area, located within Washington Town Centre & Biddick, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Nov 2023. | |
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 Nov 2023
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| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Washington Academy | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 21 Apr 2026. | |
Washington Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 21 Apr 2026
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Wessington Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Nov 2013. | |
Wessington Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 26 Nov 2013
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7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE38 7JE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Barmston Way, Sunderland, NE38 7RW | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Byland Court, Sunderland, NE38 7RU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Village Lane, Washington, NE38 7HS | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | Sunderland, NE38 7RU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Windlass Lane, Sunderland, NE37 1AZ | Walking directions to Premier |
Annual council tax rates for Sunderland district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE38 7JE, 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 7JE 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around NE38 7JE in Washington Central is £140,000 (about £173 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to NE38 7JE, including St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington (Good), Washington Academy (Requires improvement) and Wessington Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE38 7JE scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,100 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 7JE 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).