Wilden Road Washington, Sunderland
80 addresses across 7 postcodes (NE38), about 530 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 38772840.
- Energy: 44 homes have an energy certificate (B: 30, C: 14).
- Flood: 6 addresses on its postcodes are 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 60% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Chester-Le-Street, about 6.4 km (4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The James Steel Park, is about 290 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 26 to 42 m above sea level.
- Noise: 22 of its 82 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Galleries Medical Practice, about 2 km (1.2 miles) away.
- People: About 1,130 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 83% of households owned their home and 40% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 9 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2022 | O'BRIEN WASTE MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS NE38 8QB | Other | £2,240,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
44 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 93 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (29); House, detached (11); House, mid-terrace (3). Built: 2012 (30); 2012-2021 (7); 2012 onwards (6). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (31); rented (private) (6).
Each home's certificates and sales (30 addresses)
- 1, Meldon Close
- 2, Chillingham Close
- 3, Dryslwyn Road
- 5, Chillingham Close
- 5, Dryslwyn Road
- 6, Dryslwyn Road
- 7, Dryslwyn Road
- 7, Meldon Close
- 8, Chillingham Close
- 8, Dryslwyn Road
- 9, Chillingham Close
- 10, Chillingham Close
- 10, Dryslwyn Road
- 11, Dryslwyn Road
- 12, Chillingham Close
- 14, Dryslwyn Road
- 16, Meldon Close
- 20, Meldon Close
- 23, Meldon Close
- 26, Chillingham Close
- 27, Chillingham Close
- 27, Meldon Close
- 29, Meldon Close
- 30, Chillingham Close
- 31, Meldon Close
- 33, Meldon Close
- 34, Meldon Close
- 35, Meldon Close
- 38, Meldon Close
- 39, Meldon Close
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
Finished in the last three months
- 2 September 2026 to 7 September 2026: NORTHUMBRIAN WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, give and take, on the footway, carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
- 25 August 2026 to 10 September 2026: NORTHUMBRIAN WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the footway, carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
- 3 August 2026 to 10 August 2026: NORTHERN POWERGRID (NORTHEAST) PLC, Utility repair and maintenance works, give and take, on the footway, carriageway, verge (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 4 at medium risk and 15 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 8QB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| NE38 8FJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
| NE38 8FL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| NE38 8FN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NE38 8BG | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 4 / 4 | unlikely |
| NE38 8QA | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| NE38 7LW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 82 addresses are between 26 m and 42 m above sea level (32 m on average); the ground rises about 16 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE38 7LW | 100% | 100% | 60% | 0% |
| NE38 8BG | 100% | 93% | 93% | 0% |
| NE38 8FJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE38 8FL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE38 8FN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE38 8QA | 92% | 92% | 92% | 8% |
| NE38 8QB | 95% | 95% | 95% | 5% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Chester-Le-Street 232,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.4 km (4 miles) |
| Heworth 46,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.5 km (4.6 miles) | |
| Sunderland 709,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Barmston Court Columbia | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Bus or coach station | Galleries Bus Station Washington | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newcastle International Ferry Terminal Royal Quays | 11.7 km (7.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cox Green Visitor Parking | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Biddick Village Centre | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 20.2 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Galleries Medical Practice | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Barmston Pharmacy | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Spire Washington Hospital | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Police station | Washington Police Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fenham Stores | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The James Steel Park 67 ha | 290 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 510 m² | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9.1 ha | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,350 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 67 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Victoria Railway Bridge, a listed building (Grade II*), 810 m (0.5 miles) south. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Railway Bridge | Listed building, Grade II* | 810 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pattinson South Pond | Lake or reservoir | 580 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Long Reach | Tidal water | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Reach Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Ayton's Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Worm Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Stony Heugh | Cliff or slope | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 60 | 82 |
22 of the street's 82 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John F Kennedy Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 940 m (0.6 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 km (0.6 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 |
| Barmston Village Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Fatfield Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Biddick Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wessington Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| New Penshaw Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stepping Stones Day Nursery NE38 8NW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2025 |
| ASDA CDC8 Staff Canteen NE38 8NW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Asda CDC NE38 8NW | Manufacturers/packers | 220 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jun 2025 |
| The Coffee Club NE38 8QD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 14 Feb 2023 |
| Pizza Stagioni NE38 8JJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 Feb 2026 |
| LJ Catering Services Ltd NE38 8JJ | Retailers - other | 310 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| ATI's Washington NE38 8JJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 4 Good | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Spicymonkey NE38 8JJ | Manufacturers/packers | 340 m | 5 Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| The Twisted Apron NE38 8JJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 4 Good | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Sweet Dreams Express Desserts NE38 8LZ | Other catering premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Oct 2026 |
| Archer And Scott Kitchen And Catering NE38 8JH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Starved NE38 8JH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Wilden Road (5); On or near Stratford Road (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 83% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 18% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 80% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 10% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 30% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 66% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 58% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 40% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 7% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 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
- NE38 8QB: 25 addresses of 27 in the postcode
- NE38 8FJ: 18 addresses of 35 in the postcode
- NE38 8FL: 18 addresses of 38 in the postcode
- NE38 8FN: 9 addresses of 15 in the postcode
- NE38 8BG: 7 addresses of 52 in the postcode
- NE38 8QA: 2 addresses of 21 in the postcode
- NE38 7LW: 1 address of 6 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Stratford Road · Pinewood Close · Teal Farm Way · Pattinson Road · Stirling Close · Chillingham Close · Swan Road · Barmston Court · Hebden Court · Dryslwyn Road · Meldon Close · Barmston Close
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.