Postcode NE38 7QH 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 3.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 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 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 54.6% 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 10 ft away from NE38 7QH.
Washington Town Centre & Biddick near NE38 7QH 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 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 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE38 7QH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2025 | 29, Thornton Court, Washington, NE38 7QN | Terraced | Freehold | £105,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 6, Dene Court, Washington, NE38 7JB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £133,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2026 | 34, Newstead Court, Washington, NE38 7PE | Terraced | Freehold | £108,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 107, Bede Crescent, Washington, NE38 7HZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £125,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2026 | 5, Bede Crescent, Washington, NE38 7HZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £150,000 |
In the NE38 7QH postcode area, located within Washington Town Centre & Biddick, there are 10 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 | 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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| 0.3 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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| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Washington Academy | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 21 Apr 2026. | |
Washington Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 21 Apr 2026
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7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE38 7QH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Sainsbury's | Byland Court, Sunderland, NE38 7RU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Barmston Way, Sunderland, NE38 7RW | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Sunderland, NE38 7RU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Sunderland, NE38 7SA | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | The Galleries, Washington, NE38 7NF | Walking directions to Asda |
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 7QH, 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 7QH 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 7QH in Washington Central is £140,000 (about £173 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to NE38 7QH, including Wessington Primary School (Good), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington (Good) and Washington Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE38 7QH 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 7QH 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).