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About

Washington North is a residential district situated on the northern edge of the town. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and more modern developments, providing homes for a significant portion of the local population. Its layout includes numerous local parks and green spaces, such as the area around the River Wear which forms part of its boundary. The ward contains several primary schools and community facilities serving the neighbourhoods within it.

A notable local feature is the 'H' shaped arrangement of the original Washington village streets, which pre-date the surrounding modern development. The area is served by the Washington Galleries shopping centre and leisure complex, a central hub for retail and services. Major road links, including the A1231 and A195, run through or adjacent to the ward, connecting it to Sunderland city centre and the wider North East region. Industrial estates on its fringes provide local employment opportunities.

Area overview

On average Washington North has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 125 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 35.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Washington North is £39,586 per year. There are 5 schools in Washington North: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Washington North is home to around 10,537 people, with a population density of about 894.6 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
125
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
35.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Washington North Population
10,537
Population density
894.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
53.72(+31%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.97(0%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.74(+65%)
Shoplifting
15.66(+29%)
Burglary
11.1(+122%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,965
94.54%
Other White
236
2.24%
African
64
0.61%
White and Asian (mixed)
34
0.32%
Pakistani
33
0.31%
Total population: 10,540

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,224
26.17%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,473
17.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,455
17.12%
Level 3 (A level)
1,444
16.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,121
13.19%
Total 16+ residents: 8,497

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,235
25.44%
Owns with a mortgage
1,003
20.66%
Social rents from council
973
20.04%
Other social rented
888
18.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
663
13.66%
Total households: 4,855

Property prices in Washington North

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £128,750 in Washington North area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,000 up to £878,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Washington North 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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£415,000
Flats14£28,500
Semi-Detached37£160,000
Terraced29£98,500

10 years median price trend in Washington North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Washington North.

All postcodes in Washington North

NE372LR

Turnberry Close

NE372QR

The Oval

NE372SQ

Usworth Station Road

NE373AG

Glover Road

NE373BN

Foxley

NE373DN

Shalstone

NE372BU

Manor Park

NE372EH

Coach Road Estate

NE372HX

Baltimore Court

NE373HG

Infiniti Drive

NE372LT

Porthcawl Drive

NE373DY

Neville Court

NE373LE

Mandeville

SR53HE

Washington Road

NE372LX

Portrush Close

NE372QW

Vernon Street

NE372QX

Park Terrace

NE373LB

Cherwell

NE372DJ

Hertburn Gardens

NE372EQ

Franklin Court

NE372QG

House Terrace

NE372TT

Foxton Hall

NE371ND

Carnoustie

NE372AF

Holyoake Terrace

NE372BZ

Urban Gardens

NE372EZ

Coach Road Estate

NE372JS

Glendale Avenue

NE372LJ

Heworth Road

NE372UB

Council Terrace

NE373BT

Marlborough Road

NE373EN

Waterloo Walk

NE372DB

Washington North

NE372TH

Boyne Terrace

NE372UD

Spout Lane

NE373DH

Trafalgar Road

NE373DL

Trafalgar Road

NE373EX

Manor View

NE372JP

Glendale Avenue

NE372JU

Wensleydale Avenue

NE372LY

Lytham Close

NE372DN

Hertburn Gardens

NE372JR

Glendale Avenue

NE372LG

The Drive

NE373DZ

Kenilworth Court

NE372DP

Hollin Hill Road

NE372DS

Western Terrace

NE372DU

Manor Road

NE372DY

Beverley Court

NE372LE

North Avenue

NE372SS

Victoria Road

NE372NQ

Warwick Drive

NE372PA

Peel Retail Park

NE373AP

Helmdon

NE373BD

Manor Road

NE373DF

Trafalgar Road

NE373DX

Waterloo Court

NE373HY

Severn Houses

NE372JY

Raydale Avenue

NE372BN

Front Street

NE372ND

Essex Drive

NE372NT

Sussex Place

NE372RF

Tyne Gardens

NE372TN

Blue House Lane

NE372TW

Wellbank Road

NE372AL

Speculation Place

NE372EJ

Coach Road Estate

NE372JF

South Avenue

NE372SB

Brindley Road

NE372TU

The Pantiles

NE373LP

Merevale Close

NE372DD

Urban Gardens

NE372HT

Manor Road

NE372LQ

The Drive

NE372NB

Essex Drive

NE372SG

Bridgewater Road

NE372TG

Russell Street

SR53NZ

Turbine Way

NE372DW

Hollin Hill Road

NE372QB

The Oval

NE372TA

Blue House Lane

NE373AS

Ellen Terrace

NE372AY

Cooperative Terrace

NE372HQ

Coach Road Estate

NE372LZ

High Row

NE373BJ

Manor Road

NE373JA

East House Farm Cottages

NE373EL

Waterloo Walk

NE372HG

Coach Road Estate

NE373BZ

Sulgrave Road

SR53PL

Cherry Blossom Way

SR53HZ

Washington Road

NE372HB

Coach Road Estate

NE372AD

Heworth Road

NE372BE

Washington North

NE372EX

Coach Road Estate

NE373BU

Sulgrave Road

NE372EW

Coach Road Estate

NE372JJ

South Avenue

NE373BE

Wylam Close

NE373AE

Elliott Terrace

Data Sources

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