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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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 94 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
94
Deprivation level
7/10
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
43.5(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.15(+11%)
Shoplifting
18.06(+54%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.36(+17%)
Public order
10.14(+24%)
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 85 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Washington Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,328 up to £425,000.

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
Semi-Detached26£194,000
Detached13£247,000
Flats10£64,500
Terraced36£142,500

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

NE387BP

Albert Place

NE380QA

Lambton Centre

NE387RZ

Washington Central

NE387RJ

Sherwood Close

NE387JQ

Richmond Avenue

NE387NS

Beauly

NE387JU

Titchfield Road

NE387DZ

Raeburn Avenue

NE387RA

Beaumont Drive

NE387DL

Fatfield Road

NE387JA

Bede Crescent

NE387EY

Kirkham

NE387NY

Albert Place

NE387JN

Valley Forge

NE387EE

Gainsborough Avenue

NE387TE

Fountains Close

NE387QJ

Thornton Court

NE387LQ

Freesia Grange

NE387LJ

Westwood Gardens

NE387NR

Abbey Close

NE380PT

Caplestone Close

NE387RW

The Galleries Retail Park

NE387NF

Washington Central

NE380PB

Malvern Road

NE387JG

Richmond Avenue

NE387UA

Liberty Green

NE387JZ

Autumn Close

NE387PE

Newstead Court

NE387HB

Chacombe

NE387EN

Eden Villas

NE387TX

Dundrennan

NE387PW

Roche Court

NE387DU

Biddick View

NE387BB

Willows Close

NE388AL

Ashley Close

NE387AN

John F Kennedy Estate

NE387DQ

The Terraces

NE387NB

Fatfield Road

NE388LZ

Railway Terrace

NE387LA

Hogarth Drive

NE387PS

Roche Court

NE387DB

Avebury Drive

NE387AE

Glebe Mount

NE387NP

Biddick Village Centre

NE387RH

Talbot Close

NE387HQ

Washington Central

NE387TJ

Rosehip Court

NE387JD

Village Lane

NE387LN

Emmerson Terrace

NE387BD

Robinson Terrace

NE387LS

Grasmere Gardens

NE387EZ

Kirkham

NE387EB

Romney Avenue

NE387TU

Creevelea

NE380PJ

Mentieth Close

NE387QF

Cleeve Court

NE387QL

Thornton Court

NE387BQ

Tweed Street

NE387EF

Gainsborough Avenue

NE387DR

The Poplars

NE380PS

Cairnsmore Drive

NE387EH

Morland Avenue

NE387ND

Oxclose Road

NE387DT

Biddick Villas

NE387RB

Harland Way

NE387BF

The Avenue

NE387DY

Raeburn Avenue

NE387TA

Fountains Close

NE387AR

Station Road

NE387LF

Rushmore Grange

NE387RQ

Maltby Close

NE387HZ

Bede Crescent

NE380PX

Howardian Close

NE387SD

Washington Central

NE387LZ

Avon Terrace

NE387EA

Morland Avenue

NE387RF

Hambard Way

NE387AG

John F Kennedy Estate

NE387BE

Station Road

NE387AS

Model Dwellings

NE387HP

Spout Lane

NE387QD

Cleeve Court

NE387LY

Avon Terrace

NE387PD

Talley Court

NE387SS

Washington Central

NE387PF

Newstead Court

NE387HA

Glastonbury

NE387SQ

Washington Central

NE387HT

Village Lane

NE387SA

Washington Central

NE387PZ

Lanercost

NE387DJ

Fatfield Road

NE380PZ

Pendle Close

NE388NP

Ovingham Close

NE387HJ

Hill Rise

NE387PU

Dryburgh

NE387ET

Hillthorne Close

NE387TL

Gertrude Court

NE387JH

Richmond Avenue

NE387QU

Wenlock

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.