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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

NE387TF

Fountains Close

NE387RU

The Galleries

NE387PB

Talley Court

NE387EG

Queensway

NE387QP

Thornton Court

NE387LP

Grasmere Terrace

NE387LX

Ash Square

NE380PY

Hambleton Road

NE387DN

The Gardens

NE380PN

Mendip Drive

NE387QX

Wenlock

NE387HS

Village Lane

NE387HE

Finchale

NE387SG

Washington Central

NE387DG

The Terraces

NE387PH

Roche Court

NE387QN

Thornton Court

NE387NN

Easby Road

NE388NF

Bell Street

NE387PP

Roche Court

NE387BG

The Avenue

NE387RY

Washington Central

NE387AF

Glebe Crescent

NE387BT

Avebury Drive

NE380PP

Cleveland Drive

NE387NT

Mclennan Court

NE380PW

Mendip Drive

NE387BZ

Avebury Drive

NE387NH

Shap Close

NE380PH

Lomond Close

NE387PL

Roche Court

NE387HU

Village Lane

NE387RT

Washington Central

NE387LH

Park Chare

NE387QG

Byland Court

NE380PG

Pentland Close

NE387PT

Dryburgh

NE387BX

Avebury Drive

NE387LT

Hogarth Drive

NE387AL

John F Kennedy Estate

NE387AH

John F Kennedy Estate

NE380RA

Burtree

NE387LG

The Avenue

NE387QS

Roche Court

NE387JX

Woburn

NE387DA

Avebury Drive

NE387JS

Titchfield Road

NE387PJ

Roche Court

NE387TP

Ashley Close

NE388LY

Station Road

NE387EU

Cooks Wood

NE387RE

Skirlaw Close

NE387AT

Derwent Terrace

NE387NQ

Washington Central

NE387JB

Dene Court

NE387RR

Washington Central

NE387PR

Roche Court

NE387RX

Washington Central

NE387QE

Cleeve Court

NE387AU

Nelson Street

NE387RD

Barrington Drive

NE387TG

Fountains Close

NE387TB

Fountains Close

NE387LE

The Avenue

NE371GZ

Washington Centre

NE387EQ

Reynolds Avenue

NE387AD

The Green

NE387RL

Henson Close

NE380PQ

Bredon Close

NE387JL

Valley Forge

NE387EL

Biddick View

NE387SB

The Galleries

NE387NZ

Woodridge Gardens

NE387JR

Lindisfarne

NE387RG

Morton Close

NE387NW

Whitby Drive

NE387HN

Spout Lane

NE387LB

Hogarth Drive

NE387TR

Princess Anne Court

NE387NA

Washington Central

NE387HY

Village Lane

NE387NU

Wroxton

NE387EX

Kirkham

NE387DW

The Gables

NE387AW

Glebe Crescent

NE387JT

Titchfield Road

NE387DH

Roland Street

NE387DF

Oliver Street

NE387LU

Esther Square

NE387QR

Thornton Court

NE387DX

Biddick Terrace

NE387JJ

Trenton Avenue

NE380PF

Cotswold Close

NE387QQ

Byland Court

NE387PY

Lanercost

NE387QB

Cleeve Court

NE387SH

Washington Central

NE387QZ

Parkway

NE387JE

Boston Avenue

NE387JY

Waltham

Data Sources

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