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About

Washington East ward covers a largely residential area in the northeastern part of the town. It is characterised by numerous housing estates, local schools, and community-focused amenities like the Biddick Lane Sports Centre. The landscape is a mix of suburban streets and open green spaces, including the playing fields adjacent to Usworth School.

A notable local landmark is the historic Washington Old Hall, a manor house with origins dating to the 12th century, situated just within the ward's boundary. The area is served by several local shopping parades catering to daily needs, and its road network provides direct connections to the A1(M) and A19, linking it to wider Sunderland and Tyneside.

Area overview

On average Washington East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Washington East is £49,695 per year. There are 3 schools in Washington East: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Washington East is home to around 11,701 people, with a population density of about 1,571.4 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
21.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Washington East Population
11,701
Population density
1,571.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.64(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.95(-18%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.55(-25%)
Public order
6.32(-23%)
Other crime
5.98(+61%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,155
95.33%
Other White
115
0.98%
Indian
91
0.78%
Chinese
49
0.42%
White and Asian (mixed)
40
0.34%
Total population: 11,701

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,703
28.65%
No qualifications
1,790
18.98%
Level 3 (A level)
1,678
17.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,432
15.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
976
10.35%
Total 16+ residents: 9,433

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,648
33.71%
Owns with a mortgage
1,566
32.03%
Other social rented
606
12.4%
Social rents from council
510
10.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
466
9.53%
Total households: 4,889

Property prices in Washington East

Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £192,000 in Washington East area, with individual transactions ranging from £24,000 up to £508,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Washington East 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 East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached31£198,000
Detached53£325,000
Flats5£77,000
Terraced54£120,000

10 years median price trend in Washington East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Washington East.

All postcodes in Washington East

NE388EL

Stockley Road

NE388SH

Whickhope

NE388TR

Frensham

NE388EJ

Stockley Road

NE389BN

The Generals Wood

NE388BP

Fatfield Park

NE388SR

Lanchester

NE388QJ

Faraday Close

DH47SH

St Pauls Drive

NE388DE

Barmston Way

NE388DS

Waskerley Road

NE388HY

Westerhope Road

NE388ES

Waskerley Road

NE388BN

Fatfield Park

NE389AN

Vigo Lane

NE388QU

Monument Park

NE388HS

Horsley Road

NE389AA

Vigo Lane

NE388DR

Stockley Road

NE388BT

William Forster Close

NE388HP

Horsley Road

NE388BJ

Duxbury Park

NE388JY

Jubilee Terrace

NE388LR

Greenwood Close

NE388SJ

Limetree

NE389AY

Pinewood Avenue

NE388ET

Waskerley Road

NE388AJ

Bonemill Lane

NE389BA

Firtree Avenue

NE387LW

Station Road

NE388DP

Stockley Road

NE389BJ

Chestnut Avenue

NE388NA

Barmston Close

NE388PG

Slaley

NE389BE

Cedar Terrace

NE388EQ

Stockley Road

NE388DY

Burnhope Road

NE388DF

Barmston Centre

NE388PA

Blanchland

NE388QH

Alston Road

NE388SL

Valley View

NE388HJ

Horsley Road

DH47PW

Station Road

NE388JJ

Swan Road

NE389AZ

Washington East

NE388DA

Barmston Way

NE388TL

Talgarth

NE388AF

Biddick Lane

NE388DD

Barmston Way

NE388EY

Waskerley Road

DH47SE

Baysdale

NE851AA

Washington East

NE389BG

Holly Crescent

NE388RD

Southcroft

NE388EX

Waskerley Road

NE388TP

Beckford

NE389AT

New Road

NE388AQ

Worm Hill Terrace

NE388JB

Stockley Road

NE388AN

Bonemill Lane

NE388EH

Stockley Road

NE388AD

Biddick Lane

NE388HR

Horsley Road

NE388JX

Staithes Road

NE388BR

Burghley Close

NE388EU

Waskerley Road

NE388PF

Haydon

NE388TF

Pendeford

NE388QT

Barmston Lane

NE389BL

The Generals Wood

NE388EF

Stockley Road

NE389BQ

Hawthorn Crescent

NE388LP

Woodcliff Close

NE388FP

Wettonmill Close

NE388PQ

Garrigill

NE388HL

Horsley Road

NE388FN

Dryslwyn Road

NE388HX

Westerhope Road

NE388EP

Waskerley Road

NE388DZ

Burnhope Road

NE388RE

Rivermead

NE389AH

Vigo Lane

NE388BQ

Biddick Lane

DH47QD

Winson Green

DH47QF

Stonesdale

NE388QB

Pinewood Close

NE388BW

Fatfield Park

NE388FQ

Hebden Court

DH47NG

Railway Cottages

NE388HQ

Horsley Road

NE388EZ

Waskerley Road

NE389AQ

Rowan Avenue

NE388RU

Washington East

NE388FF

Rushton Way

NE389AJ

North Crescent

NE388AB

Biddick Lane

SR53HN

Ferryboat Lane

DH47QB

Ladywood Park

NE388DU

Thornhope Close

NE389BH

Sycamore Avenue

Data Sources

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