Postcode NE38 7QU 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 very high crime levels, with around 143 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 £145,000 (around £180 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £114,100 and £202,500. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street, about 3.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 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 13,085 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Washington Town Centre & Biddick has a very high crime rate, with approximately 143 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 57.0% 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 per household in Washington Town Centre & Biddick is £45,284 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 12 ft away from NE38 7QU.
Washington Town Centre & Biddick near NE38 7QU 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 3.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Glebe Park | Medium | Walking directions to Glebe Park |
Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 (about £180 per square foot) in Washington Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,000 up to £525,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £260,000 | £217 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £195,000 | £193 |
| Terraced | 41 | £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 | £190,000 | £140,000 |
| 2026 | £250,000 | £76,000 | £166,000 | £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 | £197 | £141 |
| 2026 | £363 | £138 | £191 | £139 |
There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE38 7QU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 May 2025 | 117, Roche Court, Washington, NE38 7PW | Terraced | Freehold | £105,000 | |
| 16 Apr 2025 | 63, Titchfield Road, Washington, NE38 7JU | Terraced | Freehold | £135,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2026 | 5, Lindisfarne, Washington, NE38 7JR | Terraced | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 1, Skirlaw Close, Washington, NE38 7RE | Terraced | Freehold | £170,500 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 39, Skirlaw Close, Washington, NE38 7RE | Terraced | Freehold | £140,000 |
In the NE38 7QU postcode area, located within Washington Town Centre & Biddick, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE38 7QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda | The Galleries, Washington, NE38 7NF | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Easby Road, Sunderland, NE38 7NP | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Sunderland, NE38 7SA | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | Byland Court, Sunderland, NE38 7RU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Thirlaway's | Fatfield Road, Washington, NE38 7NB | Walking directions to Thirlaway's |
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 7QU, 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 7QU records about 143 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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.
The median sale price around NE38 7QU in Washington Central is £145,000 (about £180 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to NE38 7QU, including Biddick Primary School (Good), Wessington Primary School (Good) and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE38 7QU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,085 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 7QU 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).