Postcode NE38 7RQ 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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 16.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 86% 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 Chester-Le-Street, about 3.7 miles away. There are 9 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 low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,462 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.
Washington Town Centre & Biddick has a very low crime rate, with approximately 16.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.3% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE38 7RQ.
Washington Town Centre & Biddick near NE38 7RQ 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 3.7 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE38 7RQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Dec 2025 | 10, Maltby Close, Washington, NE38 7RQ | Terraced | Freehold | £115,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 3, Maltby Close, Washington, NE38 7RQ | Terraced | Freehold | £125,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 102, Fountains Close, Washington, NE38 7TF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £145,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2026 | 101, Fountains Close, Washington, NE38 7TF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £135,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2026 | 109, Fountains Close, Washington, NE38 7TG | Terraced | Freehold | £100,582 |
In the NE38 7RQ postcode area, located within Washington Town Centre & Biddick, there are 9 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 | Biddick Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Nov 2019. | |
Biddick Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 12 Nov 2019
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | John F Kennedy Primary School | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 13 Jan 2026. | |
John F Kennedy Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 13 Jan 2026
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| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Biddick Academy | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Mar 2026. | |
Biddick Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 10 Mar 2026
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5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE38 7RQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Thirlaway's | Fatfield Road, Washington, NE38 7NB | Walking directions to Thirlaway's |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Easby Road, Sunderland, NE38 7NP | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Morland Avenue, Washington, NE38 7EH | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Best One | Station Road, Washington, NE38 7BE | Walking directions to Best One |
| 0.5 mi | Premier | Village Lane, Washington, NE38 7HS | Walking directions to Premier |
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 7RQ, 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 7RQ records about 17 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and burglary.
The median sale price around NE38 7RQ in Washington Central is £140,000 (about £173 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to NE38 7RQ, including Biddick Primary School (Good), John F Kennedy Primary School (Requires improvement) and Biddick Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE38 7RQ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,462 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 7RQ 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).