Postcode NE38 7NH 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 very high crime levels, with around 143.0 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 3.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is The Princess Anne Park.
Washington Town Centre & Biddick has a high 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 143.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.4% 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 137 ft away from NE38 7NH.
Washington Town Centre & Biddick near NE38 7NH 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 3.4 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Biddick Playing Fields (West) | Medium | Walking directions to Biddick Playing Fields (West) |
| 0.3 mi | Biddick Playing Fields (East) | Small | Walking directions to Biddick Playing Fields (East) |
Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Washington Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,328 up to £425,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £194,000 |
| Detached | 13 | £247,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £64,500 |
| Terraced | 36 | £142,500 |
10 year median price trend in Washington Central
In the NE38 7NH postcode area, located within Washington Town Centre & Biddick, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE38 7NH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Easby Road, Sunderland, NE38 7NP | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Thirlaway's | Fatfield Road, Washington, NE38 7NB | Walking directions to Thirlaway's |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Morland Avenue, Washington, NE38 7EH | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa | Fallowfield Way, Sunderland, NE38 8RU | Walking directions to Nisa |
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 7NH, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.