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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

NE380HX

Lumley Close

NE389HB

Bonemill Lane

NE380DA

Ayton Road

NE380QD

Skaylock Drive

NE380DL

Goldcrest Road

NE380ND

Featherstone

NE380NL

Bolam

NE380NH

Chipchase

NE389ED

Eddleston

NE389JG

Ewesley

NE389HF

Graylands

NE389JH

Morningside

NE380JW

Warkworth Close

NE380AT

Woodlark

NE380JG

Dunstanburgh Close

NE380LD

Crighton

NE380LX

Raby Road

NE380LA

Brancepeth Road

NE380EW

Glenholme Close

NE380ED

Wren Close

NE380EJ

Heron Close

NE380AN

Kingfisher Road

NE389EZ

Vigo Lane

NE389HR

Swinhope

NE380LR

Ayton Road

NE380LB

Crighton

NE380EZ

Whitethroat Close

NE380JL

Warkworth Close

NE388PE

Glenburn Close

NE380LZ

Oxclose Village Centre

NE380QJ

Helvellyn Avenue

NE380JN

Warkworth Close

NE380HP

Bamburgh Close

NE380DY

Glengarven Close

NE380NT

Berwick

NE380LL

Stanhope

NE380HN

Bamburgh Close

DH31RB

Northside

NE380HR

Bamburgh Close

NE389DX

The Chase

NE389DH

Dalamere Close

NE389DB

Bramhall Drive

NE380LF

Raglan

NE389EA

Deepdale

NE380DU

Glenshiel Close

NE389DU

Wellhope

NE389HS

Breamish Drive

NE380DW

Kittiwake Drive

NE380BW

Crowther Road

NE380HW

Bamburgh Close

NE380NU

Morpeth Close

NE371LE

Emerson Road

NE380LE

Raglan

NE371LX

Sedling Road

NE380ES

Partridge Close

NE389EU

Setting Stones

NE389EW

Alwin

NE380QF

Glenkerry Close

NE389JZ

Picktree Lane

NE389DF

Shrigley Close

NE380AE

Tilley Road

NE380LG

Pembridge

NE380NN

Greenhead

NE389EY

Hargill Drive

NE380JP

Chilham Court

NE380JR

Langley Close

NE389DL

Sedling Road

NE380NW

Kielder

NE380DX

Glencarron Close

NE380JQ

Dunstanburgh Close

NE380JH

Witton Court

NE389DY

Sheridan Green

NE380HZ

Lumley Close

NE380EL

Kestrel Close

NE389EP

Coquet

NE380EN

Greenfinch Close

Data Sources

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