Postcode NE38 7QW 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 67.5 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 Heworth located about 3.6 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 67.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Washington Town Centre & Biddick is £45,284 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 139 ft away from NE38 7QW.
Washington Town Centre & Biddick near NE38 7QW 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 82 recent sales, the median property price is £153,000 in Washington Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,000 up to £700,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £298,750 |
| Flats | 11 | £61,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £177,750 |
| Terraced | 33 | £130,000 |
10 year median price trend in Washington Central
In the NE38 7QW postcode area, located within Washington Town Centre & Biddick, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE38 7QW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | Byland Court, Sunderland, NE38 7RU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Parkway, Sunderland, NE38 7RU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Barmston Way, Sunderland, NE38 7RW | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Sunderland, NE38 7SA | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | The Galleries, Washington, NE38 7NF | Walking directions to Asda |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.