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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

NE373AG

Glover Road

NE372ND

Essex Drive

NE372QA

Heworth Crescent

NE372LS

Muirfield Drive

NE372EQ

Franklin Court

NE372TT

Foxton Hall

NE373EL

Waterloo Walk

NE372NS

Devon Walk

NE372HZ

Carisbrooke Close

NE372SW

Victoria Road

NE360BB

Downhill Lane

NE372JW

Kingsdale Avenue

NE372SY

Victoria Road

NE372DP

Hollin Hill Road

NE372AY

Cooperative Terrace

SR53NT

Cherry Blossom Way

NE371NF

The Fairway

NE372ER

Coach Road Estate

NE373BN

Foxley

NE371SE

Gullane

NE372LF

North Avenue

NE373LN

Barton Close

NE372LQ

The Drive

NE372UE

Spout Lane

NE373AZ

Wylam Close

NE372DA

Washington North

NE372QS

Park Avenue

NE373HU

Rainhill Close

NE372QJ

Richardson Terrace

NE373AY

Banbury

NE372NL

Rutland Place

NE372HB

Coach Road Estate

NE372EP

Coach Road Estate

NE372UA

Municipal Terrace

NE372DN

Hertburn Gardens

NE372HN

Coach Road Estate

NE372EU

Coach Road Estate

NE373ES

Glover Industrial Estate

NE372QG

House Terrace

NE373DG

Trafalgar Road

NE372UD

Spout Lane

NE373AW

Gladstone Terrace

NE373DN

Shalstone

NE372AD

Heworth Road

NE372JX

Wharfedale Avenue

NE373LB

Cherwell

NE372QQ

Richardson Terrace

NE372EX

Coach Road Estate

NE373HP

Rainhill Road

NE373BS

Marlborough Road

NE372TR

Douglas Terrace

NE372EN

Coach Road Estate

NE372RF

Tyne Gardens

NE373JD

Bentall Business Park

NE372QE

Heworth Road

NE373DH

Trafalgar Road

NE373AN

Hodgson Terrace

NE372BU

Manor Park

NE373DZ

Kenilworth Court

NE373AE

Elliott Terrace

NE372NN

Wiltshire Place

NE372TA

Blue House Lane

NE372TL

Blue House Lane

NE372TE

Blue House Lane

NE371SG

Downfield

NE372HA

Coach Road Estate

NE372QH

Wood Terrace

NE372AS

Washington North

NE372DQ

Wessington Terrace

NE373DF

Trafalgar Road

SR53PL

Cherry Blossom Way

NE372QD

Washington North

NE373LA

Cherwell

NE372NH

Heworth Road

NE373BT

Marlborough Road

NE373HJ

Usworth Hall

NE372PZ

Heworth Grove

NE372HH

Coach Road Estate

NE373HQ

Washington Road

NE372JS

Glendale Avenue

SR53HZ

Washington Road

NE373LL

Whitbourne Close

NE373HL

Baird Close

NE372TU

The Pantiles

NE372LE

North Avenue

SR53NZ

Turbine Way

NE372AX

Laurens Court

NE372NR

Westmorland Avenue

NE372DX

Shafto Terrace

NE372LG

The Drive

NE372JR

Glendale Avenue

NE373JJ

Stephenson Road

SR53TW

Barmston Lane

NE372HL

Coach Road Estate

NE372AB

Spout Lane

NE372JG

The Drive

NE371SF

Dalmahoy

NE373EG

Kenilworth Court

NE372RG

Monterey

NE372DF

Urban Gardens

Data Sources

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