On average Washington East has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. 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.
Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £213 per square foot) in Washington East area, with individual transactions ranging from £24,000 up to £625,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 45 | £348,500 | £254 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £206,750 | £224 |
| Terraced | 48 | £126,250 | £127 |
| Flats | 4 | £81,000 | £125 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £273,000 | £78,498 | £165,000 | £138,955 |
| 2017 | £284,000 | £107,498 | £160,000 | £103,000 |
| 2018 | £259,248 | £82,250 | £160,000 | £106,000 |
| 2019 | £275,000 | £55,000 | £168,000 | £111,500 |
| 2020 | £287,500 | £84,250 | £185,000 | £115,000 |
| 2021 | £300,000 | £65,500 | £172,000 | £96,250 |
| 2022 | £305,000 | £60,010 | £170,000 | £106,000 |
| 2023 | £350,000 | £95,000 | £181,250 | £112,500 |
| 2024 | £338,000 | £77,000 | £175,000 | £110,500 |
| 2025 | £325,000 | £76,500 | £190,000 | £120,000 |
| 2026 | £360,000 | — | £207,500 | £131,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £191 | £116 | £177 | £179 |
| 2017 | £193 | £161 | £178 | £122 |
| 2018 | £202 | £130 | £177 | £149 |
| 2019 | £209 | £106 | £184 | £117 |
| 2020 | £217 | £133 | £180 | £143 |
| 2021 | £218 | £105 | £187 | £107 |
| 2022 | £232 | £104 | £194 | £118 |
| 2023 | £240 | £124 | £188 | £125 |
| 2024 | £244 | £131 | £235 | £116 |
| 2025 | £252 | £118 | £212 | £126 |
| 2026 | £254 | — | £225 | £183 |
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Washington East
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Broadmeadows
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Waskerley Road
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Gowanburn
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Swiss Cottages
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Ballston Close
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Horsley Road
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East Avenue
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Fernlea Close
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Walton Road
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Station Road
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Chillingham Close
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East Bridge Street
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Westerhope Road
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Bretton Close
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Foxhills Close
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Thornbridge
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Danbury Close
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Calders Crescent
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Ashdale
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Boat Houses
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Hollyhock
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Waterside Gardens
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The Generals Wood
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Burnhope Road
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Cranberry Drive
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Horsley Road
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Barmston Lane
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Edale Close
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Rignall
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West Bridge Street
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Rockingham Drive
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Allenheads
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Stockley Road
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Newriggs
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Newriggs
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Stockley Road
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Mapledene
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South Crescent
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Barmston Court
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Staithes Road
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Rowan Avenue
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Briarfield
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Leaplish
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Barmston Road
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Farrier Close
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Rothley
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Belvoir Close
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Horsley Road
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Wettonmill Close
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Rowan Avenue
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Waskerley Road
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Horsley Road
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Barmston Way
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All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.