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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

NE387HP

Spout Lane

NE387LZ

Avon Terrace

NE387ST

Washington Centre

NE387TJ

Rosehip Court

NE387BE

Station Road

NE387DJ

Fatfield Road

NE387JG

Richmond Avenue

NE387JX

Woburn

NE387LP

Grasmere Terrace

NE387QX

Wenlock

NE387DE

Fatfield Road

NE380PY

Hambleton Road

NE387AY

Glen Terrace

NE387JB

Dene Court

NE387QP

Thornton Court

NE387QQ

Byland Court

NE387JH

Richmond Avenue

NE387SA

Washington Central

NE380PH

Lomond Close

NE387EX

Kirkham

NE387PH

Roche Court

NE380PS

Cairnsmore Drive

NE387AW

Glebe Crescent

NE387BZ

Avebury Drive

NE387JN

Valley Forge

NE387RZ

Washington Central

NE380PJ

Mentieth Close

NE380RA

Burtree

NE387JY

Waltham

NE387AR

Station Road

NE387HE

Finchale

NE387LE

The Avenue

NE387LX

Ash Square

NE387PA

Talley Court

NE387QL

Thornton Court

NE387EL

Biddick View

NE387LT

Hogarth Drive

NE387TF

Fountains Close

NE387DB

Avebury Drive

NE387QG

Byland Court

NE387RG

Morton Close

NE387QN

Thornton Court

NE387TB

Fountains Close

NE380PF

Cotswold Close

NE387NW

Whitby Drive

NE387SG

Washington Central

NE388LY

Station Road

NE387HB

Chacombe

NE387HY

Village Lane

NE380PN

Mendip Drive

NE387QB

Cleeve Court

NE387BF

The Avenue

NE387PD

Talley Court

NE387QH

Byland Court

NE387TA

Fountains Close

NE387HQ

Washington Central

NE380PU

Cuillin Close

NE387LA

Hogarth Drive

NE387QU

Wenlock

NE387UA

Liberty Green

NE388NP

Ovingham Close

NE380PG

Pentland Close

NE387TX

Dundrennan

NE387JE

Boston Avenue

NE388LX

Station Road

NE387EQ

Reynolds Avenue

NE387RB

Harland Way

NE387TD

Fountains Close

NE387EZ

Kirkham

NE387HX

Village Lane

NE387JZ

Autumn Close

NE387RW

The Galleries Retail Park

NE387SS

Washington Central

NE387DT

Biddick Villas

NE387EB

Romney Avenue

NE387HN

Spout Lane

NE387JT

Titchfield Road

NE387NR

Abbey Close

NE387RJ

Sherwood Close

NE387RT

Washington Central

NE387RU

The Galleries

NE387BW

Albert Place

NE387EH

Morland Avenue

NE387NQ

Washington Central

NE387NZ

Woodridge Gardens

NE387TG

Fountains Close

NE387BA

Lowthian Terrace

NE387RL

Henson Close

NE387AJ

John F Kennedy Estate

NE387JS

Titchfield Road

NE387NF

Washington Central

NE387RF

Hambard Way

NE387HS

Village Lane

NE387EJ

Eden Villas

NE387PB

Talley Court

NE387DQ

The Terraces

NE387ED

Romney Villas

NE387EY

Kirkham

NE387JD

Village Lane

NE387JR

Lindisfarne

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.