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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

SR53NS

Nissan Way

NE372SF

Hertburn Estate

NE373AL

Johnson Terrace

NE372EF

Laurens Court

NE372LP

Prestwick Close

NE373EE

Collingwood Court

NE372QL

Viola Street

NE372NG

Warwick Drive

NE373EX

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Data Sources

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