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About

Washington Central ward encompasses the core of the Washington township, centered around The Galleries retail and leisure complex. This area functions as the primary commercial and civic hub, with a concentration of shops, services, and community facilities. The layout is predominantly modern, developed as part of the postwar new town planning, featuring accessible pedestrian routes and residential estates.

The ward includes the historic nucleus of Old Washington, with its village green and St. George's Church, providing a distinct contrast to the surrounding contemporary infrastructure. Residential streets radiate from the centre, consisting largely of post-war housing. The area is directly served by the Washington Interchange, a major transport node connecting local bus routes to the wider Tyne and Wear metro network.

Area overview

On average Washington Central has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Washington Central is £46,083 per year. There are 6 schools in Washington Central: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Washington Central is home to around 10,851 people, with a population density of about 3,371.7 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
25.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Washington Central Population
10,851
Population density
3,371.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.7(+9%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.33(+6%)
Shoplifting
21.93(+80%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.18(+10%)
Public order
12.35(+41%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,470
96.5%
Other White
118
1.09%
White and Asian (mixed)
47
0.43%
Indian
34
0.31%
White and Black African (mixed)
28
0.26%
Total population: 10,850

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,075
23.01%
No qualifications
1,899
21.06%
Level 3 (A level)
1,595
17.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,487
16.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,047
11.61%
Total 16+ residents: 9,019

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,703
34.62%
Owns with a mortgage
1,293
26.29%
Other social rented
664
13.5%
Social rents from council
622
12.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
539
10.96%
Total households: 4,919

Property prices in Washington Central

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £153,000 in Washington Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,000 up to £700,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Washington Central in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Washington Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached14£298,750
Flats11£61,000
Semi-Detached24£177,750
Terraced33£130,000

10 years median price trend in Washington Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Washington Central.

All postcodes in Washington Central

NE387SH

Washington Central

NE387EE

Gainsborough Avenue

NE387AE

Glebe Mount

NE387ET

Hillthorne Close

NE387HR

Musgrave Terrace

NE387PP

Roche Court

NE387AG

John F Kennedy Estate

NE387JJ

Trenton Avenue

NE387QD

Cleeve Court

NE387QW

Thornton Court

NE388AL

Ashley Close

NE387DA

Avebury Drive

NE387DY

Raeburn Avenue

NE387QA

Lanercost

NE387QT

Thetford

NE387LB

Hogarth Drive

NE387PY

Lanercost

NE380PB

Malvern Road

NE387HL

Hill Rise

NE380PE

Chiltern Close

NE387JA

Bede Crescent

NE387NA

Washington Central

NE380PR

Campsie Close

NE387AL

John F Kennedy Estate

NE387LJ

Westwood Gardens

NE387NH

Shap Close

NE387PN

Roche Court

NE387RQ

Maltby Close

NE380PT

Caplestone Close

NE387JL

Valley Forge

NE387JU

Titchfield Road

NE387NB

Fatfield Road

NE380PW

Mendip Drive

NE387EG

Queensway

NE387EN

Eden Villas

NE387HJ

Hill Rise

NE387JF

Boston Avenue

NE387JP

Rievaulx

NE388LZ

Railway Terrace

NE380PX

Howardian Close

NE387RR

Washington Central

NE387SB

The Galleries

NE387JQ

Richmond Avenue

NE387QF

Cleeve Court

NE387QS

Roche Court

NE387RE

Skirlaw Close

NE387AD

The Green

NE387AN

John F Kennedy Estate

NE387BG

The Avenue

NE387DL

Fatfield Road

NE387ER

Oak Street

NE387HD

Melrose

NE387HF

Walsingham

NE387QJ

Thornton Court

NE387BU

Avebury Drive

NE387HZ

Bede Crescent

NE387RA

Beaumont Drive

NE387AQ

John F Kennedy Estate

NE387BT

Avebury Drive

NE387LH

Park Chare

NE387PF

Newstead Court

NE387AS

Model Dwellings

NE387NN

Easby Road

NE380PP

Cleveland Drive

NE387DD

Willows Close

NE387TE

Fountains Close

NE371GZ

Washington Centre

NE387BX

Avebury Drive

NE387LQ

Freesia Grange

NE387NP

Biddick Village Centre

NE387RX

Washington Central

NE387SD

Washington Central

NE387AU

Nelson Street

NE387BP

Albert Place

NE387DG

The Terraces

NE387DH

Roland Street

NE387EA

Morland Avenue

NE387NT

Mclennan Court

NE387NU

Wroxton

NE380PD

Caradoc Close

NE387BH

Station Road

NE387PT

Dryburgh

NE387LY

Avon Terrace

NE387PE

Newstead Court

NE387TL

Gertrude Court

NE387TR

Princess Anne Court

NE387TU

Creevelea

NE388NF

Bell Street

NE387HT

Village Lane

NE387LG

The Avenue

NE387NX

Tintern

NE387PZ

Lanercost

NE387RH

Talbot Close

NE387DF

Oliver Street

NE387HH

Beech Square

NE387PU

Dryburgh

NE380PQ

Bredon Close

NE387AF

Glebe Crescent

NE387QE

Cleeve Court

NE387QR

Thornton Court

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.