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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 85 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
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
39.23(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.74(-14%)
Criminal damage and arson
10(-16%)
Public order
7.26(-17%)
Burglary
6.84(+37%)
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 142 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Washington East area, with individual transactions ranging from £24,000 up to £700,000.

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
Detached53£350,000
Flats6£75,500
Semi-Detached32£187,500
Terraced51£125,000

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

NE388BS

Belton Close

NE388BU

Arbury Close

NE388EY

Waskerley Road

NE388NA

Barmston Close

NE388NB

Lakeside Gardens

NE388PH

Whittonstall

DH47SE

Baysdale

DH47SF

Bransdale

NE388ED

Barmston Way

NE388JE

The Willows

NE388LE

Barmston Lane

NE388TD

Gossington

NE388HS

Horsley Road

NE388JY

Jubilee Terrace

NE388AQ

Worm Hill Terrace

NE388DN

Barmston Way

NE388DR

Stockley Road

NE388ER

Waskerley Road

NE389BT

Larchwood

NE388HW

Horsley Road

NE388QF

Lee Close

NE388DQ

Barmston Centre

NE388BB

Barmston Road

NE389BS

Alderwood

DH47SB

Chandlers Ford

NE388HJ

Horsley Road

NE388QE

Walton Road

NE388RG

Longacre

NE388SA

Crindledykes

NE389AX

East Avenue

NE388EG

Stockley Road

NE388ES

Waskerley Road

NE388BF

Rockingham Drive

NE388EN

Waskerley Road

SR53HN

Ferryboat Lane

NE388HH

Horsley Road

NE388AA

Biddick Lane

NE388DA

Barmston Way

NE388DJ

Waskerley Road

NE388RH

Broadmeadows

NE388SE

Falstone

DH47SW

Bishopdale

NE388AG

Calders Crescent

NE388HY

Westerhope Road

DH47PZ

West Bridge Street

NE388BJ

Duxbury Park

NE388DU

Thornhope Close

NE388FP

Wettonmill Close

NE389AG

Rowan Avenue

NE389AH

Vigo Lane

NE388DS

Waskerley Road

NE388SH

Whickhope

NE388JA

Westerhope Road

NE388TN

Lydcott

NE388EW

Waskerley Road

NE388QT

Barmston Lane

NE388RB

Southcroft

NE388TB

Corndean

NE388TG

Rignall

NE388TL

Talgarth

NE388AJ

Bonemill Lane

NE388DD

Barmston Way

NE388DW

Stockley Road

NE388TR

Frensham

NE389AA

Vigo Lane

NE389AT

New Road

NE389BF

Middle Close

NE389BH

Sycamore Avenue

NE389BL

The Generals Wood

NE388AD

Biddick Lane

NE388FD

Dovestone Close

NE388RW

Farrier Close

NE388RY

The Spinney

NE388TS

Kinlett

NE388TT

Kimberley

NE388HZ

Burnhope Road

NE388QJ

Faraday Close

NE388RU

Washington East

NE388FH

Edale Close

NE388QG

Mandarin Way

NE389AW

West Avenue

NE388AH

South View

NE388BR

Burghley Close

NE388EB

Barmston Way

NE388JF

Westerhope Road

NE388PD

Allenheads

NE389AJ

North Crescent

NE388BX

Appleby Close

NE388EZ

Waskerley Road

NE388DB

Barmston Way

NE388ET

Waskerley Road

NE388JH

Eddison Road

NE388LQ

Washington East

NE389AU

St Georges Estate

NE389BA

Firtree Avenue

DH47PL

Lambton Terrace

NE388EL

Stockley Road

NE388SF

Rothley

NE388SR

Lanchester

NE389AF

Rowan Avenue

Data Sources

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