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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 78 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-Detached21£173,000
Terraced32£135,000

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

NE387NS

Beauly

NE387DS

Fatfield Road

NE387EU

Cooks Wood

NE387JW

Spout Lane

NE387PL

Roche Court

NE387AB

The Green

NE387DZ

Raeburn Avenue

NE387NY

Albert Place

NE387PJ

Roche Court

NE387PR

Roche Court

NE387AH

John F Kennedy Estate

NE387BY

Avebury Drive

NE387DW

The Gables

NE387QZ

Parkway

NE387TQ

Fountains Close

NE380QA

Lambton Centre

NE387AZ

Wear Terrace

NE387BD

Robinson Terrace

NE387DN

The Gardens

NE387DX

Biddick Terrace

NE387EF

Gainsborough Avenue

NE387LF

Rushmore Grange

NE387DU

Biddick View

NE387HG

Buckland Close

NE387LS

Grasmere Gardens

NE387SQ

Washington Central

NE380PZ

Pendle Close

NE387DP

The Parade

NE387DR

The Poplars

NE387HA

Glastonbury

NE387LU

Esther Square

NE387TP

Ashley Close

NE387AT

Derwent Terrace

NE387BB

Willows Close

NE387PS

Roche Court

NE387RD

Barrington Drive

NE387HW

The Green

NE387LN

Emmerson Terrace

NE387PW

Roche Court

NE387BQ

Tweed Street

NE371LY

Washington Highway

NE387HU

Village Lane

NE387ND

Oxclose Road

NE387RY

Washington Central

Data Sources

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