Postcode NE38 7RU 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 231.4 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 Heworth located about 3.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Washington Town Centre & Biddick has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,790 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.
Washington Town Centre & Biddick has a very high crime rate, with approximately 231.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 25.8% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 70 ft away from NE38 7RU.
Washington Town Centre & Biddick near NE38 7RU 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.
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 7RU postcode area, located within Washington Town Centre & Biddick, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.