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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 137 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 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
Detached50£349,250
Flats6£75,500
Semi-Detached31£190,000
Terraced50£122,500

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

NE388PF

Haydon

NE388QH

Alston Road

DH47NQ

Follet Close

DH47SG

Kildale

NE388EA

Burnhope Road

NE388EU

Waskerley Road

NE388QU

Monument Park

NE388SD

Brinkburn

NE389BE

Cedar Terrace

NE388DP

Stockley Road

NE388FJ

Chillingham Close

DH47QG

Gilderdale

NE388EE

Stockley Road

NE388LP

Woodcliff Close

NE388SB

Haininghead

NE388HX

Westerhope Road

NE389AR

Westward Place

NE388AB

Biddick Lane

NE388AF

Biddick Lane

NE388HR

Horsley Road

NE388SP

Mapledene

NE388TJ

Thornbridge

NE389AN

Vigo Lane

NE387LW

Station Road

NE388DY

Burnhope Road

NE388QP

Pinewood Close

NE388HD

Waskerley Road

NE388JX

Staithes Road

NE389BW

The Generals Wood

NE388SL

Valley View

NE388AN

Bonemill Lane

NE388AU

Riverview

NE388HT

Horsley Road

NE389AP

New Road

NE389BG

Holly Crescent

DH47SL

Ashdale

NE388DH

Waskerley Road

NE388HQ

Horsley Road

NE388PA

Blanchland

NE388SN

Wildbriar

NE389BU

Laburnum Avenue

NE388BT

William Forster Close

NE388BW

Fatfield Park

NE388FB

Wettonmill Close

NE388HB

Waskerley Road

NE388BQ

Biddick Lane

NE851AA

Washington East

DH47QE

Sandwell Drive

NE388PB

Spartylea

NE388RD

Southcroft

NE389BP

Rowan Avenue

NE388DZ

Burnhope Road

NE388HL

Horsley Road

NE388NJ

Station Road

NE389AQ

Rowan Avenue

NE389BQ

Hawthorn Crescent

Data Sources

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