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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

DH47PQ

Station Road

DH47PU

Beatrice Terrace

NE388LF

Barmston Lane

NE388NW

Staithes Road

NE388QA

Walton Road

NE388RA

High Pasture

NE388RE

Rivermead

NE388SG

Gowanburn

DH47NG

Railway Cottages

NE388AE

Biddick Lane

NE388BP

Fatfield Park

NE388JJ

Swan Road

NE388TW

Purley

NE389BB

Maplewood Crescent

NE388LB

Barmston Lane

NE388QD

Stirling Close

NE389AS

South Crescent

DH47QQ

Dentdale

NE388HF

Horsley Road

NE388NE

Barmston Court

NE388RF

Longacre

NE388RX

Briarfield

NE388SJ

Limetree

NE388TP

Beckford

NE388TX

Barningham

NE388BN

Fatfield Park

NE388DT

Waskerley Road

NE388LS

Delton Close

NE388RL

Newriggs

NE388BG

Teal Farm Way

NE388DF

Barmston Centre

NE388JZ

Boat Houses

NE388QB

Pinewood Close

NE388RT

Newriggs

DH47SD

Westerdale

NE388DE

Barmston Way

NE388EX

Waskerley Road

SR53HP

Barmston Way

NE388BZ

Danesfield Road

NE388DL

Waskerley Road

NE388DX

Burnhope Road

NE388HA

Waskerley Road

NE388HP

Horsley Road

NE388JB

Stockley Road

NE388TA

Athelhampton

NE388TH

Thornbridge

NE389AE

Rowan Avenue

NE388HU

Horsley Road

NE388QR

Pinewood Close

NE388RP

Foxhills Close

NE388SW

Birchfield

NE388EJ

Stockley Road

DH47PY

East Bridge Street

NE388FE

Bretton Close

NE388RS

Newriggs

NE389AZ

Washington East

DH47PW

Station Road

NE380RB

Leaplish

NE388LN

Cranberry Drive

NE388LT

Ballston Close

NE388PQ

Garrigill

NE388RR

Fernlea Close

NE389BJ

Chestnut Avenue

NE388LR

Greenwood Close

NE388BL

Belvoir Close

NE388EH

Stockley Road

NE388LH

Brookside Wood

NE388EP

Waskerley Road

NE388PG

Slaley

NE388ST

Hollyhock

NE388TE

Otterington

NE388TU

Toynbee

NE389AY

Pinewood Avenue

NE389BD

Hazelwood Gardens

NE389BN

The Generals Wood

NE388AS

Waterside Gardens

NE388DG

Barmston Centre

NE388FF

Rushton Way

NE389AB

Swiss Cottages

NE388EQ

Stockley Road

NE388HG

Horsley Road

NE388TF

Pendeford

NE388EF

Stockley Road

DH47QB

Ladywood Park

DH47QF

Stonesdale

DH47SH

St Pauls Drive

NE388HE

Horsley Road

NE389AD

Rowan Avenue

NE388FL

Meldon Close

NE388HN

Horsley Road

NE388SQ

Hawkhirst

DH47QD

Winson Green

NE388BY

Capesthorne Road

NE388FG

Thorncliffe Close

NE388FN

Dryslwyn Road

NE388FQ

Hebden Court

NE388RQ

Broadmeadows

DH47PJ

Gladstone Terrace

DH47SJ

St Stevens Close

NE388FA

Danbury Close

Data Sources

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