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About

Washington South is a residential ward within the town of Washington in Sunderland, UK. The area is characterised by a mix of housing types, including estates of semi-detached and terraced homes built from the mid-20th century onward. It contains several local shopping parades providing essential services and green spaces like the area around the Biddick Lane playing fields. The ward is primarily a commuter area with good road links to Sunderland city centre and the A1(M) motorway.

The landscape is gently rolling, with some streets offering views across the Wear Valley. A notable local feature is the nearby Washington 'F' Pit museum, a preserved former colliery that speaks to the area's industrial heritage. The ward is served by multiple primary schools and is in the catchment for comprehensive secondary schools. Residential life here is quiet, focused around local community centres and facilities like the Biddick Sports and Fitness Centre.

Area overview

On average Washington South has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Washington South is £47,654 per year. There are 7 schools in Washington South: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Washington South is home to around 9,848 people, with a population density of about 2,280.1 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
18.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Washington South Population
9,848
Population density
2,280.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.4(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.5(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.47(+1%)
Public order
7.01(-14%)
Burglary
6.6(+48%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,324
94.68%
Indian
139
1.41%
Other White
98
1%
Other
42
0.43%
Other Asian
38
0.39%
Total population: 9,848

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,407
29.03%
Level 3 (A level)
1,442
17.39%
No qualifications
1,431
17.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,326
16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
902
10.88%
Total 16+ residents: 8,290

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,706
38.76%
Owns with a mortgage
1,356
30.81%
Other social rented
437
9.93%
Social rents from council
405
9.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
395
8.98%
Total households: 4,401

Property prices in Washington South

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £155,500 in Washington South area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,000 up to £850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Washington South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced32£122,975
Flats3£41,000
Detached24£291,500
Semi-Detached35£159,950

10 years median price trend in Washington South

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

All postcodes in Washington South

NE389EN

Alwin

NE380HA

Mitford Close

NE380LY

Brancepeth Road

NE371LB

Washington South

NE380NS

Hexham

NE380AJ

Waxwing

NE389EX

Harwood Close

NE380LT

Raby Road

NE380DS

Gairloch Drive

NE389HD

Woodlands

NE389DQ

Astbury Close

NE380AQ

Crowther Road

NE380ER

Mallard Close

NE380DF

Stonechat Close

NE380EA

Teal Close

NE389JD

Forest Drive

NE380HL

Castle Road

NE380JJ

Norham Court

NE380NA

Chipchase

NE389ET

Rickleton Village Centre

NE380QB

Monkside Close

NE380NR

Hexham

NE389DG

Poulton Close

NE380DG

Blackcap Close

NE389ES

Winster

NE389HW

Rookhope

NE389EQ

Petteril

NE380NF

Chipchase

NE380DP

Redshank Close

NE389DZ

Harthope Close

NE380NJ

Simonburn

NE380NB

Chipchase

NE389EE

Teviot

NE380EF

Dunnock Drive

NE389DE

Bramhall Drive

NE389HT

Bedburn

NE389EB

Linburn

NE380EG

Sandpiper Close

NE380QN

Longridge Avenue

NE380NG

Chipchase

NE380LU

Raby Road

NE380EE

Linnet Close

NE389JF

Hope Shield

NE380EH

Curlew Close

NE380LN

Dilston Close

NE380AB

Harvey Close

NE380EP

Martin Court

NE380AX

Nightjar

NE380DH

Wheatear Close

NE380HU

Hylton Court

NE380ET

Lapwing Close

NE380HE

Dilston Close

NE380AD

Phoenix Road

NE389JB

Danby Close

NE380JE

Dunstanburgh Close

NE389ER

Coquet

NE380LQ

Pembridge

NE380JF

Dunstanburgh Close

NE371PA

Radial Park Road

NE380AF

Brockwell Road

NE389HE

Lambton Court

NE380DZ

Glenorrin Close

NE380DR

Crake Way

NE380DQ

Fieldfare Close

NE380AY

Sanderling Way

NE380EQ

Wigeon Close

NE380QL

Helvellyn Avenue

NE380QG

Holwick Close

NE380HT

Compton Court

NE380HY

Lumley Close

NE380NP

Berwick

NE380NQ

Chipchase

NE389DA

Picktree Lane

NE389DN

Eaton Close

NE389EF

Wansbeck

NE380LJ

Stanhope

NE389HA

Bonemill Lane

NE380EB

Dunlin Drive

NE380LH

Stanhope

NE380DB

Turnstone Drive

NE380QW

Cairngorm Avenue

NE389EG

Wansbeck

NE389JA

Grasslees

NE380EX

Redwing Close

NE380NX

Ponteland Close

NE380LS

Raby Road

NE389EJ

Vigo Lane

NE389EH

Office Row

NE380DE

Cormorant Close

NE389EL

Alwin

NE380HD

Dilston Close

NE380DD

Plover Close

NE380PL

Washington South

NE380AL

Skylark

NE380AH

Hutton Close

NE380NE

Belsay

NE380HS

Alnwick Court

NE380HB

Mitford Close

NE380QE

Pikestone Close

NE389BZ

Sedling Road

Data Sources

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