Overview for Thornton Court, WASHINGTON, NE38 7QP

Introduction

Washington is a town in the City of Sunderland district of Tyne and Wear, England. Historically part of County Durham, it is the ancestral settlement of the Washington family, from which George Washington descended.

It is located between Chester-le-Street, Gateshead and Sunderland. Washington was designated a new town in 1964 and became part of the Borough of Sunderland in 1974, the borough became a city in 1992. It has expanded dramatically since its designation, by new villages created and the reassignment of areas from Chester-le-Street, to offer housing and employment to anyone moving from adjoining areas and further afield. At the 2011 census, Washington had a population of 67,085, compared to 53,388 in 2001.

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Summary for Thornton Court, WASHINGTON, NE38 7QP

North East
This postcode is in the
Washington Central
within
Sunderland
Rural/Urban
Major conurbation   ?

Roadworks near NE38 7QP

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
25
In Progress
73
Completed
21
Cancelled
14

Road Safety near NE38 7QP

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Thornton Court, NE38 7QP that have been reported to Northumbria Police over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near NE38 7QP

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Police

This area is policed by Northumbria Police.

Northumbria Police split their policing area into 35 separate neighbourhoods and this postcode is in the Washington neighbourhood.

Northumbria Police

Washington Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Violent Crime
Jan 2024
163
Dec 2023
176
Anti-social Behaviour
Jan 2024
91
Dec 2023
82
Shoplifting
Jan 2024
50
Dec 2023
55

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Washington and Sunderland West parliamentary constituency.

Washington and Sunderland West is a constituency in the North East region of England. The seat has been held by Mrs Sharon Hodgson (Labour) since May 2010.

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Most Recent House Sales for Thornton Court, NE38 7QP

No recorded house sales or transfers for this postcode.

Local Petrol Station Prices

Petrol Standard (E10)
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Petrol Super (E5)
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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Diesel Super (B7)
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Coordinates for NE38 7QP

Latitude
54.900737
Longitude
-1.528709

Residents at NE38 7QP

Households
8
Male
5
Female
5
People per Household
1.25

Sunrise and Sunset at NE38 7QP

Sunrise
05:44
Sunset
18:37

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

NE38 7QP is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear13.08%
Cloudy68.88%
Rain9.23%
Windy8.70%
Other0.11%

Population

Sunderland
279,000

Deprivation Index

7.6 England
The lower the score (out of 100),
the more deprived the postcode

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at NE38 7QP

Active
None

Postcode Details for NE38 7QP

Introduced
1 Jan 1980

Recent Updates

17 Mar 2024
Schools Data updated for March 2024
16 Mar 2024
Companies Data updated for February 2024
2 Mar 2024
Police and Crime data updated for January 2024
1 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated January 2024
28 Feb 2024
Sold House Price data updated for January 2024
24 Feb 2024
Added National Park details to Postcodes
18 Feb 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views to Roadworks within London
17 Feb 2024
Schools Data updated for February 2024

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