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About

Washington South is a residential area in Sunderland, known for its mix of housing types, including detached homes, terraces, and modern developments. The ward features several green spaces, such as Herrington Country Park, which offers walking trails and outdoor activities. Local amenities include schools, shops, and community centers, catering to families and residents.

The area is well-connected by public transport, with bus routes linking it to Sunderland city center and nearby towns. Industrial estates on the outskirts provide employment opportunities, while quieter suburban streets offer a more relaxed living environment. Washington South balances urban convenience with access to nature, making it a practical choice for many.

Area overview

On average Washington South has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 69 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 of residents in Washington South is £40,383 per year. There are 7 schools in Washington South: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
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

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

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 90 recent sales, the median property price is £146,500 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
Detached25£335,250
Flats6£44,000
Semi-Detached27£150,000
Terraced32£124,975

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

NE380AE

Ayton Road

NE380DG

Blackcap Close

NE380DX

Glencarron Close

NE380EN

Greenfinch Close

NE380HD

Dilston Close

NE380JJ

Norham Court

NE380NW

Kielder

NE389EL

Alwin

NE380AY

Dunlin Drive

NE380HS

Alnwick Court

NE380JN

Warkworth Close

NE380LE

Raglan

NE380LU

Raby Road

NE380NU

Morpeth Close

NE380QW

Cairngorm Avenue

NE389EB

Linburn

NE389EX

Deepdale

NE371LB

Oxclose and Lambton

NE380DY

Glengarvan Close

NE380EH

Curlew Close

NE380EL

Kestrel Close

NE380HZ

Lumley Close

NE380JQ

Dunstanburgh Close

NE380LS

Crowther Road

NE380QL

Helvellyn Avenue

NE389DF

Shrigley Close

NE389EN

Alwin

NE380HL

Castle Road

NE380DH

Wheatear Close

NE380AX

Kingfisher Road

NE380NF

Chipchase

NE380PL

Oxclose and Lambton

NE380QJ

Helvellyn Avenue

NE380QN

Howardian Close

NE389HS

Bedburn

NE380AF

Brockwell Road

NE380DE

Cormorant Close

NE380DZ

Glenorrin Close

NE380EE

Dunlin Drive

NE380LD

Crighton

NE389DZ

Harthope Close

NE389DN

Eaton Close

NE371PA

Radial Park Road

NE380DL

Goldcrest Road

NE380EA

Dunlin Drive

NE380JE

Dunstanburgh Close

NE380JP

Castle Road

NE380LH

Raby Road

NE380LT

Raby Road

NE380NP

Berwick

NE380HN

Bamburgh Close

NE380NG

Chipchase

NE380AH

Hutton Close

NE380EQ

Wigeon Close

NE380LF

Crighton

DH31RB

Albany and Blackfell

NE371LE

Redshank Close

NE380AT

Woodlark

NE380ES

Partridge Close

NE380LB

Crighton

NE380NE

Belsay

NE380NQ

Chipchase

NE389HT

Bedburn

NE380HA

Mitford Close

NE380NH

Chipchase

NE389ED

Eddlestone

NE380AN

Kingfisher Road

NE380NJ

Kielder

NE380NR

Hexham

NE380DU

Glenshiel Close

NE380EB

Ayton Road

NE380JL

Warkworth Close

NE380LA

Brancepeth Road

NE380NN

Greenhead

NE380QG

Holwick Close

NE389EP

Coquet

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.