Postcode NE38 7PB 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.4 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 Chester-Le-Street located about 3.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Glebe Park.
Washington Town Centre & Biddick has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,495 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Washington Town Centre & Biddick has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 71.0% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 278 ft away from NE38 7PB.
Washington Town Centre & Biddick near NE38 7PB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £147,500 in Washington Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £700,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £258,000 |
| Flats | 11 | £65,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £169,500 |
| Terraced | 34 | £135,250 |
10 years price trend in Washington Central
In the NE38 7PB postcode area, located within Washington Town Centre & Biddick, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.