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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

NE388LQ

Washington East

NE388RQ

Broadmeadows

NE388EN

Waskerley Road

NE388SG

Gowanburn

NE389AB

Swiss Cottages

NE388LT

Ballston Close

NE388HU

Horsley Road

NE389AX

East Avenue

NE388RR

Fernlea Close

NE388QA

Walton Road

DH47PQ

Station Road

NE388FJ

Chillingham Close

DH47PY

East Bridge Street

NE388JA

Westerhope Road

NE388DJ

Waskerley Road

NE388FE

Bretton Close

NE388RP

Foxhills Close

NE388TJ

Thornbridge

NE388FA

Danbury Close

NE388AG

Calders Crescent

DH47SL

Ashdale

NE388JZ

Boat Houses

NE388ST

Hollyhock

NE388AS

Waterside Gardens

NE389BW

The Generals Wood

NE388EA

Burnhope Road

NE388LN

Cranberry Drive

NE388HG

Horsley Road

NE388LF

Barmston Lane

NE388FH

Edale Close

NE388TG

Rignall

DH47PZ

West Bridge Street

NE388BF

Rockingham Drive

NE388PD

Allenheads

NE388DW

Stockley Road

NE388RS

Newriggs

NE388RL

Newriggs

NE388EE

Stockley Road

NE388SP

Mapledene

NE389AS

South Crescent

NE388NE

Barmston Court

NE388NW

Staithes Road

NE389AD

Rowan Avenue

NE388RX

Briarfield

NE380RB

Leaplish

NE388BB

Barmston Road

NE388RW

Farrier Close

NE388SF

Rothley

NE388BL

Belvoir Close

NE388HE

Horsley Road

NE388FB

Wettonmill Close

NE389AE

Rowan Avenue

NE388EW

Waskerley Road

NE388HF

Horsley Road

NE388DB

Barmston Way

DH47SD

Westerdale

Data Sources

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