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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

NE372HJ

Coach Road Estate

NE373BZ

Sulgrave Road

NE372DG

Church View

NE372DH

Hertburn Gardens

NE372EE

Laurens Court

NE372QP

Park Avenue

NE372BT

Manor Park

NE372LW

Ganton Close

NE372HE

Heworth Road

NE373AD

Woodland Terrace

NE372ET

Coach Road Estate

NE372HF

Coach Road Estate

NE372AE

Aintree Close

NE372HD

Coach Road Estate

NE372AP

Speculation Place

NE372QU

Park Grove

NE372LN

Troon Close

NE372TX

Newington Court

NE372DR

Western Terrace

NE372JQ

South Avenue

NE373EN

Waterloo Walk

NE372LB

Eskdale Crescent

NE372TD

Blue House Lane

NE372JY

Raydale Avenue

NE372QY

Tyne Gardens

NE373EZ

Cornwallis

NE372TN

Blue House Lane

NE373DT

Wellington Court

NE373EF

Collingwood Court

NE372TJ

Blue House Lane

NE372BB

Heatherlea Place

NE373DU

Wellington Court

NE372PY

Heworth Road

NE372TP

Wellbank Road

NE372PU

Victoria Road

NE373LE

Mandeville

NE372DY

Beverley Court

NE372DL

Hertburn Gardens

NE373BB

Manor Road

NE373BU

Sulgrave Road

NE373DB

Sulgrave Road

NE373HR

Stephenson Road

NE372BS

Manor Park

NE372JL

Coverdale Avenue

NE372DD

Urban Gardens

NE373LH

Marwell Drive

NE372NQ

Warwick Drive

NE372TG

Russell Street

NE373BY

Sulgrave Road

NE373HF

Usworth Hall

NE373AP

Helmdon

NE372BD

Albany Way

NE372ED

Laurens Court

NE372PA

Peel Retail Park

NE372NP

Hampshire Place

NE372HW

Coach Road Estate

NE373EP

Wellington Walk

NE372JF

South Avenue

NE372QX

Park Terrace

NE372EA

Beverley Court

NE373JA

East House Farm Cottages

NE373AT

Hann Terrace

NE372EY

Coach Road Estate

NE373AX

Westgarth Terrace

NE372HT

Manor Road

NE372BA

Front Street

NE373BE

Wylam Close

NE373LP

Merevale Close

NE373EY

Turnbulls Buildings

NE372SQ

Usworth Station Road

NE373DP

Brackley

NE372BP

North View

NE372QZ

Park Avenue

NE372DU

Manor Road

NE373LG

Nene Court

NE372BF

Washington North

NE372BN

Front Street

NE371ND

Carnoustie

NE372RE

Don Gardens

NE372NU

Essex Drive

NE373DL

Trafalgar Road

NE373LJ

Wimpole Close

NE372LZ

High Row

NE372SB

Brindley Road

NE372LD

Eskdale Crescent

NE372HG

Coach Road Estate

NE372NB

Essex Drive

NE372LT

Porthcawl Drive

NE372QB

The Oval

NE372JP

Glendale Avenue

NE373HB

Glover Network Centre

NE373DY

Neville Court

NE372UB

Council Terrace

NE373DR

Rainhill Close

NE372NW

Cumberland Way

NE372PE

Essex Drive

NE372TF

Blue House Lane

NE372DB

Washington North

NE372LJ

Heworth Road

NE372EJ

Coach Road Estate

Data Sources

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