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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 104 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
104
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
43.75(+13%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.69(-5%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.51(+45%)
Shoplifting
14.05(+20%)
Other theft
10.15(+69%)
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 103 recent sales, the median property price is £120,000 in Washington North area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,000 up to £620,000.

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
Semi-Detached42£136,000
Detached11£410,000
Flats17£25,500
Terraced33£110,000

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

NE372EW

Coach Road Estate

NE372DS

Western Terrace

NE372EG

Burgoyne Court

NE372EZ

Coach Road Estate

NE373BH

Pensher View

NE372QW

Vernon Street

NE372BZ

Urban Gardens

NE372LA

Kingsdale Avenue

NE373BD

Manor Road

NE371SQ

Longniddry

NE373DE

Sulgrave Road

NE372DJ

Hertburn Gardens

NE373LW

Watcombe Close

NE372AA

Spout Lane

NE372SU

Victoria Place

NE372BE

Washington North

NE372JT

Weardale Avenue

NE372RA

Tyne Gardens

NE372HQ

Coach Road Estate

NE373AH

Rock Terrace

NE372DE

Washington North

NE373BL

Manor Road

NE373EU

Hall Road

NE373DA

Sulgrave Road

NE373AU

Thomas Street

NE372DZ

Beverley Court

NE372AL

Speculation Place

NE372SS

Victoria Road

NE373ED

Collingwood Court

NE373BR

Infiniti Drive

NE372AJ

Washington North

NE372HP

Coach Road Estate

NE372HS

Coach Road

NE372JJ

South Avenue

NE372HU

Baltimore Court

NE373LD

Cherwell

NE372LH

Heworth Road

SR53NY

Nissan Way

NE372JN

Coverdale Avenue

NE373DQ

Trafalgar Road

NE372LR

Turnberry Close

NE372HX

Baltimore Court

NE372SG

Bridgewater Road

NE373DX

Waterloo Court

NE373HX

Rainhill Road

NE372JU

Wensleydale Avenue

NE373EQ

Kenilworth Court

NE372ES

Coach Road Estate

SR53HE

Washington Road

NE373EB

Collingwood Court

NE372EB

Beverley Court

NE373BW

Gayton Road

NE373LR

Marwell Drive

SR53FH

International Drive

NE373HT

Stephenson Road

NE372LL

Sunningdale Drive

NE373ET

Manor View East

NE372NE

Norfolk Drive

NE373LS

Stedham Close

NE372LY

Lytham Close

NE372BH

Washington North

NE372DW

Hollin Hill Road

NE373BP

Marlborough Road

NE373HG

Infiniti Drive

NE372BX

Manor Park

NE372SA

Industrial Road

NE372LX

Portrush Close

NE373EA

Kenilworth Court

NE372AH

Spout Lane

NE372TQ

Morris Street

NE373HN

Rainhill Close

NE372QR

The Oval

NE372PX

Heworth Road

NE373LF

Mandeville

NE373DD

Sulgrave Road

NE372EH

Coach Road Estate

NE372SH

Tower Road

NE372TH

Boyne Terrace

NE372LU

Blackheath Close

NE373DJ

Trafalgar Road

NE373HY

Severn Houses

NE372EL

Coach Road Estate

NE372JZ

Garsdale Avenue

SR53QY

Barmston Lane

NE372TW

Wellbank Road

NE373BG

Marlborough Road

NE373AJ

Station Terrace

NE372AF

Holyoake Terrace

NE373HW

Stephenson Road

NE373AB

Industrial Road

NE373BJ

Manor Road

NE372JH

The Drive

NE372AG

Spout Lane

NE373AS

Ellen Terrace

NE372NT

Sussex Place

NE372QN

Dorcas Terrace

NE372QT

Heworth Crescent

NE372HR

Coach Road Estate

NE373BX

Sulgrave Road

NE372DT

West View

Data Sources

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