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About

Washington Central ward is located in the town of Washington, part of the City of Sunderland in Tyne and Wear. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including terraced homes, semi-detached properties, and modern developments. It serves as a hub for local amenities, with shopping facilities, schools, and healthcare services within easy reach. The ward is well-connected by road, with the A182 and A1231 providing links to Sunderland city centre and nearby towns.

Green spaces like Washington Village Green and the nearby River Wear offer recreational opportunities. The area has a strong community focus, with local events and activities often held at venues such as the Washington Arts Centre. Public transport options include bus routes connecting to Sunderland and Newcastle, making it accessible for commuters. Washington Central balances suburban living with practical conveniences.

Area overview

On average Washington Central has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 91 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 of residents in Washington Central is £37,321 per year. There are 6 schools in Washington Central: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
25.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 76 recent sales, the median property price is £153,500 in Washington Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 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
Detached13£302,500
Flats12£62,500
Semi-Detached25£166,000
Terraced26£140,000

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

NE387JD

Village Lane

NE387AB

Burnhope Road

NE387DQ

Washington Town Centre & Biddick

NE387DZ

Raeburn Avenue

NE387ED

Romney Avenue

NE387EY

Easby Road

NE387JR

Lindisfarne

NE387NS

Beauly

NE387NY

Albert Place

NE387PJ

Roche Court

NE387PR

Roche Court

NE380QA

Hambleton Road

NE387AH

Station Road

NE387AZ

Station Road

NE387BD

Station Road

NE387BY

Avebury Drive

NE387DN

Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm

NE387DW

Fatfield Road

NE387DX

Washington Town Centre & Biddick

NE387EF

Gainsborough Avenue

NE387LF

Hill Rise

NE387QZ

Parkway

NE387TQ

Fountains Close

NE387HG

Buckland Close

NE380PZ

Pendle Close

NE387DP

Fatfield Road

NE387DR

Fatfield Road

NE387DU

Biddick View

NE387HA

Glastonbury

NE387LS

Station Road

NE387LU

Esther Square

NE387SQ

Washington Town Centre & Biddick

NE387TP

Ashley Close

NE387HW

Glebe Crescent

NE387AT

Station Road

NE387BB

Lowthian Terrace

NE387LN

Station Road

NE387PS

Roche Court

NE387PW

Roche Court

NE387RD

Barrington Drive

NE387HU

Abbey Road

NE371LY

Washington Highway

NE387BQ

Tweed Street

NE387RY

Washington Town Centre & Biddick

NE387ND

Fatfield Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.