Postcode NE38 7TE 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 £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 3.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks 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 7TE.
Washington Town Centre & Biddick near NE38 7TE 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 3.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Glebe Park | Medium | Walking directions to Glebe Park |
| 0.5 mi | Biddick Playing Fields (West) | Medium | Walking directions to Biddick Playing Fields (West) |
| 0.5 mi | Biddick Playing Fields (East) | Small | Walking directions to Biddick Playing Fields (East) |
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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE38 7TE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr 2026 | 109, Fountains Close, Washington, NE38 7TG | Terraced | Freehold | £100,582 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 112, Fountains Close, Washington, NE38 7TG | Terraced | Freehold | £110,000 | |
| 15 Apr 2025 | 114, Fountains Close, Washington, NE38 7TG | Terraced | Freehold | £105,500 | |
| 24 Jun 2026 | 101, Fountains Close, Washington, NE38 7TF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £135,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 61, Fountains Close, Washington, NE38 7TD | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 |
In the NE38 7TE postcode area, located within Washington Town Centre & Biddick, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE38 7TE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Thirlaway's | Fatfield Road, Washington, NE38 7NB | Walking directions to Thirlaway's |
| 0.2 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 |
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 7TE, 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 7TE 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around NE38 7TE in Washington Central is £145,000 (about £180 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to NE38 7TE, including Biddick Primary School (Good), Biddick Academy (Good) and John F Kennedy Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE38 7TE 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 7TE 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).