Lydcott Washington, Sunderland
19 addresses across 2 postcodes (NE38), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 38740723.
- Sales: 35 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £338,750 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 3, D: 7).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Sunderland costs £2,197 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Heworth, about 7.2 km (4.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 760 m (0.5 miles) away, and The James Steel Park (67 hectares) is about 780 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 30 to 31 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 19 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Galleries Medical Practice, about 2.4 km (1.5 miles) away.
- People: About 880 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 94% of households owned their home and 44% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 12 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often vehicle crime.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | £338,750 | £307,500 | £370,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | £380,000 | £380,000 | £380,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £380,000 | £380,000 | £380,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £445,000 | £445,000 | £445,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £275,000 | £275,000 | £275,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £335,000 | £335,000 | £335,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £261,000 | £261,000 | £261,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £226,000 | £226,000 | £226,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £203,000 | £203,000 | £203,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jul 2026 | 2 NE38 8TN | Detached | £307,500 | |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 3 NE38 8TN | Detached | £370,000 | |
| 10 Feb 2025 | 4 NE38 8TN | Detached | £380,000 | |
| 23 Aug 2024 | 16 NE38 8TN | Detached | £380,000 | |
| 28 Sep 2023 | 12 NE38 8TN | Detached | £445,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2022 | 14 NE38 8TN | Detached | £275,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2021 | 7 NE38 8TN | Detached | £335,000 | |
| 30 Aug 2019 | 16 NE38 8TN | Detached | £290,000 | |
| 25 Nov 2016 | 12 NE38 8TN | Detached | £310,000 | |
| 2 Apr 2015 | 17 NE38 8TN | Detached | £261,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2013 | 17 NE38 8TN | Detached | £226,000 | |
| 7 Sep 2012 | 11 NE38 8TN | Detached | £203,000 | |
| 21 Sep 2009 | 15 NE38 8TN | Detached | £215,000 | |
| 20 Dec 2007 | 14 NE38 8TN | Detached | £226,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2007 | 8 NE38 8TN | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 4 May 2007 | 17 NE38 8TN | Detached | £249,950 | |
| 10 Nov 2006 | 19 NE38 8TN | Detached | £210,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2004 | 9 NE38 8TN | Detached | £247,500 | |
| 30 May 2004 | 1 NE38 8TN | Detached | £176,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2003 | 3 NE38 8TN | Detached | £238,000 | |
| 20 Dec 2002 | 15 NE38 8TN | Detached | £130,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2002 | 9 NE38 8TN | Detached | £130,000 | |
| 1 Mar 2002 | 19 NE38 8TN | Detached | £115,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2001 | 17 NE38 8TN | Detached | £119,000 | |
| 25 Oct 2001 | 1 NE38 8TN | Detached | £127,500 | |
| 29 Jun 2001 | 14 NE38 8TN | Detached | £108,000 | |
| 22 Oct 1999 | 2 NE38 8TN | Detached | £78,000 | |
| 1 Oct 1999 | 3 NE38 8TN | Detached | £112,000 | |
| 17 Sep 1999 | 9 NE38 8TN | Detached | £110,000 | |
| 27 Aug 1999 | 12 NE38 8TN | Detached | £119,500 | |
| 21 May 1999 | 18 NE38 8TN | Detached | £83,000 | |
| 15 Jan 1999 | 4 NE38 8TN | Detached | £108,000 | |
| 6 Jul 1998 | 11 NE38 8TN | Detached | £78,000 | |
| 26 Sep 1997 | 1 NE38 8TN | Detached | £97,500 | |
| 8 Aug 1996 | 10 NE38 8TN | Detached | £85,000 |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 125 m². Most common: House, detached (11). Built: 1991-1995 (5); 1996-2002 (3); 1983-1990 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (10).
Council tax
What each band costs in Sunderland in 2026-27: Band D £2,197 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,465 | £1,709 | £1,953 | £2,197 | £2,685 | £3,174 | £3,662 | £4,394 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (36% of about 1,210 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 8 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| NE38 8TN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 6 | unlikely |
| NE38 8TH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 19 addresses are between 30 m and 31 m above sea level (30 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE38 8TH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE38 8TN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Heworth 46,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.2 km (4.5 miles) |
| Sunderland 709,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.2 km (4.5 miles) | |
| Chester-Le-Street 232,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.2 km (4.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 16 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pattinson Road-Sewage Works Barmston | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Concord | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newcastle International Ferry Terminal Royal Quays | 10.9 km (6.8 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cox Green Visitor Parking | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest evyve Charging Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 20 km (12 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Galleries Medical Practice | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Barmston Pharmacy | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | NHS Nightingale Hospital North East | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Police station | Washington Police Station | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fenwick's General Store, Barmston | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 820 m² | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | The James Steel Park 67 ha | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 510 m² | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,270 m² | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.0 ha | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 67 hectares in all.
Landmarks
1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ayton's Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Pattinson South Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Dawson's Plantation | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Long Reach | Tidal water | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Penshaw Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Stony Heugh | Cliff or slope | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 17 | 19 |
2 of the street's 19 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Sunderland: see them on the Sunderland page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barmston Village Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| John F Kennedy Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Biddick Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Biddick Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asda ADC- Staff Canteen NE38 8QA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 31 Oct 2024 |
| The Company Shop NE38 8QA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 270 m | 5 Very good | 30 Oct 2018 |
| Asda ADC NE38 8QA | Manufacturers/packers | 270 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jul 2021 |
| Sainsbury's NE38 8FB | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2018 |
| Bella's Fish And Chips NE38 8FB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 31 Oct 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lydcott (6); On or near Gossington (3); On or near Otterington (2); On or near Corndean (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 94% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 31% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 72% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 35% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 44% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 8 to 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Talgarth · Corndean · Gossington · Otterington · Purley · Rignall · Thornbridge · Kinlett · Frensham · Beckford · Toynbee · Pendeford
All the streets in NE38 and across Sunderland.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.