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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

NE388BG

Teal Farm Way

NE388QE

Walton Road

NE388DL

Waskerley Road

NE388TU

Toynbee

NE388ER

Waskerley Road

NE388DN

Barmston Way

NE388TB

Corndean

NE388HT

Horsley Road

DH47SB

Chandlers Ford

NE389AP

New Road

NE388SW

Birchfield

NE389AR

Westward Place

DH47PL

Lambton Terrace

NE388HW

Horsley Road

NE388QF

Lee Close

NE388TN

Lydcott

NE388QR

Pinewood Close

NE388SA

Crindledykes

NE388EB

Barmston Way

NE388LS

Delton Close

NE388RA

High Pasture

NE388DT

Waskerley Road

NE388AH

South View

NE388RG

Longacre

NE389BD

Hazelwood Gardens

NE388SB

Haininghead

NE388PB

Spartylea

NE388FD

Dovestone Close

SR53HP

Barmston Way

NE388JH

Eddison Road

NE388DQ

Barmston Centre

NE388BZ

Danesfield Road

NE388HN

Horsley Road

NE388EG

Stockley Road

DH47QQ

Dentdale

NE388FL

Meldon Close

NE388NB

Lakeside Gardens

NE388FG

Thorncliffe Close

NE388TE

Otterington

NE389BB

Maplewood Crescent

NE388TH

Thornbridge

NE388TW

Purley

NE388BX

Appleby Close

NE388TT

Kimberley

NE388BS

Belton Close

NE389BU

Laburnum Avenue

NE388DG

Barmston Centre

NE388TS

Kinlett

NE388TA

Athelhampton

NE389BP

Rowan Avenue

NE388LB

Barmston Lane

NE388JF

Westerhope Road

NE388RB

Southcroft

NE389AF

Rowan Avenue

NE388LE

Barmston Lane

NE388ED

Barmston Way

NE388DX

Burnhope Road

NE388JE

The Willows

NE388AU

Riverview

NE388HH

Horsley Road

NE388QG

Mandarin Way

NE388BU

Arbury Close

DH47PU

Beatrice Terrace

NE388HD

Waskerley Road

DH47QG

Gilderdale

DH47NQ

Follet Close

NE389AG

Rowan Avenue

NE389BS

Alderwood

NE389BT

Larchwood

NE388SQ

Hawkhirst

NE388LH

Brookside Wood

NE388SE

Falstone

DH47SG

Kildale

NE388PH

Whittonstall

DH47PJ

Gladstone Terrace

NE388SN

Wildbriar

DH47SW

Bishopdale

NE389AW

West Avenue

NE388TD

Gossington

NE388DH

Waskerley Road

DH47SF

Bransdale

NE388RY

The Spinney

DH47SJ

St Stevens Close

DH47QE

Sandwell Drive

NE388AA

Biddick Lane

NE388SD

Brinkburn

NE388RT

Newriggs

NE388QP

Pinewood Close

NE388TX

Barningham

NE389BF

Middle Close

NE389AU

St Georges Estate

NE388BY

Capesthorne Road

NE388HZ

Burnhope Road

NE388RH

Broadmeadows

NE388QD

Stirling Close

NE388AE

Biddick Lane

NE388HB

Waskerley Road

NE388HA

Waskerley Road

NE388RF

Longacre

NE388NJ

Station Road

Data Sources

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