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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 93 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
93
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
44.07(+8%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.12(-8%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.68(-2%)
Public order
8.73(-1%)
Burglary
7.62(+53%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,324
94.68%
Indian
139
1.41%
Other White
98
1%
Other
42
0.43%
White and Asian (mixed)
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 89 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 in Washington South area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,950 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
Detached22£309,251
Flats6£56,500
Semi-Detached29£160,000
Terraced32£126,500

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

NE380HL

Castle Road

NE380EZ

Whitethroat Close

NE389DB

Bramhall Drive

NE380AQ

Crowther Road

NE380ED

Wren Close

NE380HX

Lumley Close

NE380LZ

Oxclose Village Centre

NE389HB

Bonemill Lane

NE389DG

Poulton Close

NE389EJ

Vigo Lane

NE380EP

Martin Court

NE380DB

Turnstone Drive

NE380HE

Dilston Close

NE380LJ

Stanhope

NE380LQ

Pembridge

NE380NT

Berwick

NE389EG

Wansbeck

NE380DS

Gairloch Drive

NE389DQ

Astbury Close

NE389DX

The Chase

NE389JB

Danby Close

NE389JD

Forest Drive

NE380BW

Crowther Road

NE380JH

Witton Court

NE389DH

Dalamere Close

NE380HP

Bamburgh Close

NE389BZ

Sedling Road

NE389JG

Ewesley

NE380AJ

Waxwing

NE380ER

Mallard Close

NE380HU

Hylton Court

NE380JR

Langley Close

NE380QB

Monkside Close

NE389DE

Bramhall Drive

NE380QE

Pikestone Close

NE380DQ

Fieldfare Close

NE380HY

Lumley Close

NE389DY

Sheridan Green

NE380LY

Brancepeth Road

NE380NB

Chipchase

NE389EE

Teviot

NE389ET

Rickleton Village Centre

NE389HD

Woodlands

NE380EJ

Heron Close

NE380JG

Dunstanburgh Close

NE380NA

Chipchase

NE389HF

Graylands

NE389JZ

Picktree Lane

NE389EH

Office Row

NE389EU

Setting Stones

NE380AD

Phoenix Road

NE380LX

Raby Road

NE389HR

Swinhope

NE380DA

Ayton Road

NE380DW

Kittiwake Drive

NE380EX

Redwing Close

NE389EQ

Petteril

NE380NX

Ponteland Close

NE389EY

Hargill Drive

NE380EF

Dunnock Drive

NE380HB

Mitford Close

NE380ND

Featherstone

NE389DL

Sedling Road

NE389DA

Picktree Lane

NE389EF

Wansbeck

NE380HW

Bamburgh Close

NE380HR

Bamburgh Close

NE389JF

Hope Shield

NE380JF

Dunstanburgh Close

NE389ER

Coquet

NE389ES

Winster

NE389EW

Alwin

NE389HW

Rookhope

NE380LG

Pembridge

NE380NL

Bolam

NE371LX

Sedling Road

NE380DF

Stonechat Close

NE389JH

Morningside

NE380QD

Skaylock Drive

NE380EG

Sandpiper Close

NE380QF

Glenkerry Close

NE380AB

Harvey Close

NE380ET

Lapwing Close

NE380LN

Dilston Close

NE380EW

Glenholme Close

NE380AL

Skylark

NE380DR

Crake Way

NE380NS

Hexham

NE388PE

Glenburn Close

NE389HA

Bonemill Lane

NE389HE

Lambton Court

NE389EZ

Vigo Lane

NE380JW

Warkworth Close

NE380LR

Ayton Road

NE389EA

Deepdale

NE389JA

Grasslees

NE380DD

Plover Close

NE380DP

Redshank Close

NE380HT

Compton Court

NE380LL

Stanhope

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.