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NE38 7NP

Biddick Village Centre

Washington Central

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Detailed insights for NE38 7NP

Overview

Postcode NE38 7NP 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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% 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 Chester-Le-Street, about 3.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Princess Anne Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
21.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

4/10

Washington Town Centre & Biddick has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,300 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Washington Town Centre & Biddick has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

21.8%

Approximately 21.8% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Washington Town Centre & Biddick is £45,284 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 121 ft away from NE38 7NP.

Flood risk

No risk

Washington Town Centre & Biddick near NE38 7NP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 3.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE38 7NP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miThe Princess Anne ParkLargeWalking directions to The Princess Anne Park
0.4 miBiddick Playing Fields (West)MediumWalking directions to Biddick Playing Fields (West)

Area Profile

Population
235
Population density
6,168 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.8(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.11(-58%)
Public order
6.62(-19%)
Other theft
5.79(-3%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.14(-64%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
234
98.73%
Chinese
1
0.42%
Other Asian
1
0.42%
African
1
0.42%
Total population: 237

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
43
21.18%
Level 3 (A level)
37
18.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
17.73%
No qualifications
33
16.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
15.76%
Total 16+ residents: 203

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
37
31.09%
Owns with a mortgage
27
22.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
17.65%
Other social rented
15
12.61%
Social rents from council
11
9.24%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Washington Central

Median price£151,000
Price per sq ft£185
Sales (last 12 months)83
Typical range (middle 50%)£112K – £233K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Washington Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£270,000£241
Semi-Detached20£212,500£203
Terraced39£130,000£139
Flats10£68,000£153

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Washington Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Washington Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Washington Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Washington Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Washington Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Washington Central in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE38 7NP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE38 7NP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 May 2025Unit 1, 49, Biddick Village Centre, Washington, NE38 7NPOtherFreehold£138,000
19 Dec 202510, Waltham, Washington, NE38 7JYFlatsLeasehold£72,000
06 Jun 202527, Waltham, Washington, NE38 7JYFlatsLeasehold£81,000
21 Feb 20257, Waltham, Washington, NE38 7JYTerracedFreehold£165,000
10 Apr 202615, Walsingham, Washington, NE38 7HFFlatsLeasehold£100,000

Schools

In the NE38 7NP postcode area, located within Washington Town Centre & Biddick, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE38 7NP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBiddick Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryBiddick AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miSecondarySt Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, WashingtonAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE38 7NP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE38 7NP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miLondisEasby Road, Sunderland, NE38 7NPWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miThirlaway'sFatfield Road, Washington, NE38 7NBWalking directions to Thirlaway's
0.5 miAsdaThe Galleries, Washington, NE38 7NFWalking directions to Asda
0.5 miPremierMorland Avenue, Washington, NE38 7EHWalking directions to Premier

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sunderland district (2025-26).

Band A£1,395
Band B£1,628
Band C£1,860
Band D£2,093
Band E£2,558
Band F£3,023
Band G£3,488
Band H£4,186

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE38 7NP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dianne Elizabeth Snowdon

Washington Central - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Sharon Hodgson

Washington and Gateshead South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictSunderlandE08000024
Parliamentary ConstituencyWashington and Gateshead SouthE14001567
WardWashington CentralE05001173
ParishSunderland, unparished areaE43000178
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Washington Town Centre & BiddickE02001809
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sunderland 019AE01008843
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE38 7NP

Is NE38 7NP (Washington Town Centre & Biddick) safe?

The area around NE38 7NP records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.

What is the average house price near NE38 7NP?

The median sale price around NE38 7NP in Washington Town Centre & Biddick is £151,000 (about £185 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE38 7NP?

There are 15 schools close to NE38 7NP, including Biddick Primary School (Good), Biddick Academy (Good) and St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE38 7NP?

NE38 7NP scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,300 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE38 7NP (Washington Town Centre & Biddick) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Washington and Gateshead South covering NE38 7NP 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).

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Data Sources

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.