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Washington Central

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

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Washington Central Population

10,851

Population density

3,371.7 per km²

Crime

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

British

10,470

96.5%

Other White

118

1.09%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.43%

Indian

0.31%

White and Black African (mixed)

0.26%

Total population: 10,850

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Semi-Detached	26	£194,000	£77,500	£154,125	£230,000	£264,500
Detached	13	£247,000	£180,028	£230,000	£295,000	£371,000
Flats	10	£64,500	£57,725	£60,250	£76,125	£146,050
Terraced	36	£142,500	£93,250	£114,550	£175,000	£213,750

10 years median price trend in Washington Central

All postcodes in Washington Central

NE387ED

Romney Villas

NE387AY

Glen Terrace

NE387ST

Washington Centre

NE387AJ

John F Kennedy Estate

NE387TD

Fountains Close

NE380PD

Caradoc Close

NE387DP

The Parade

NE387HW

The Green

NE387JP

Rievaulx

NE387JF

Boston Avenue

NE387NX

Tintern

NE387ER

Oak Street

NE388LX

Station Road

NE387DE

Fatfield Road

NE387BU

Avebury Drive

NE387HH

Beech Square

NE387AB

The Green

NE387AQ

John F Kennedy Estate

NE387BW

Albert Place

NE387BA

Lowthian Terrace

NE371LY

Washington Highway

NE387BH

Station Road

NE380PU

Cuillin Close

NE387JW

Spout Lane

NE387AZ

Wear Terrace

NE380PE

Chiltern Close

NE387QA

Lanercost

NE387DS

Fatfield Road

NE387HL

Hill Rise

NE387QH

Byland Court

NE387HF

Walsingham

NE387HR

Musgrave Terrace

NE387QT

Thetford

NE387DD

Willows Close

NE387HD

Melrose

NE387PA

Talley Court

NE387PN

Roche Court

NE387TQ

Fountains Close

NE387HX

Village Lane

NE387QW

Thornton Court

NE387HG

Buckland Close

NE380PR

Campsie Close

NE387EJ

Eden Villas

NE387BY

Avebury Drive

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail