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Washington Town Centre & Biddick

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About

Washington Town Centre is built around The Galleries shopping centre and a pedestrianised market area that contains shops, a supermarket and the town’s bus interchange. Public services and civic offices sit close to the centre, which was laid out as part of the 1960s new town plan. A short walk from the main square is Washington Old Hall, the National Trust manor associated with the family of George Washington, which anchors the town’s historic link to the name Washington. Everyday movement through the centre is focused on short routes between retail, transport and local services.

Biddick lies to the east of the town centre and is a largely residential neighbourhood formed during the same period of expansion. It is served by local primary schools, community facilities and small parades of shops that meet daily needs. Pockets of public green space and playing fields are interspersed with housing, and bus services run regularly into the town centre. The area is used mainly by people travelling to local schools, shops and workplaces in and around Washington.

Area overview

On average Washington Town Centre & Biddick has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Washington Town Centre & Biddick is £45,284 per year. There are 4 schools in Washington Town Centre & Biddick: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Washington Town Centre & Biddick is home to around 6,491 people, with a population density of about 2,963.5 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
25.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Washington Town Centre & Biddick Population
6,491
Population density
2,963.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
36.67(+202%)
Violence and sexual offences
32.81(-20%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.8(-9%)
Public order
11.55(+32%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.86(-18%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,254
96.33%
Other White
72
1.11%
White and Asian (mixed)
27
0.42%
Indian
27
0.42%
Other Asian
20
0.31%
Total population: 6,492

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,309
24.17%
No qualifications
1,106
20.42%
Level 3 (A level)
940
17.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
870
16.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
597
11.02%
Total 16+ residents: 5,416

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,141
38.31%
Owns with a mortgage
735
24.68%
Other social rented
380
12.76%
Social rents from council
349
11.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
314
10.54%
Total households: 2,978

Property prices in Washington Town Centre & Biddick

Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Washington Town Centre & Biddick area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,328 up to £425,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Washington Town Centre & Biddick 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 Town Centre & Biddick over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£295,000
Flats4£61,000
Semi-Detached15£165,000
Terraced16£150,000

10 years median price trend in Washington Town Centre & Biddick

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Washington Town Centre & Biddick.

All postcodes in Washington Town Centre & Biddick

NE387TX

Dundrennan

NE387JE

Boston Avenue

NE387RB

Harland Way

NE387TD

Fountains Close

NE387EZ

Kirkham

NE387HX

Village Lane

NE387JZ

Autumn Close

NE387RW

The Galleries Retail Park

NE387SS

Washington Central

NE387DT

Biddick Villas

NE387HN

Spout Lane

NE387JT

Titchfield Road

NE387NR

Abbey Close

NE387RJ

Sherwood Close

NE387RT

Washington Central

NE387RU

The Galleries

NE387NQ

Washington Central

NE387TG

Fountains Close

NE387RL

Henson Close

NE387JS

Titchfield Road

NE387NF

Washington Central

NE387RF

Hambard Way

NE387HS

Village Lane

NE387PB

Talley Court

NE387DQ

The Terraces

NE387ED

Romney Villas

NE387EY

Kirkham

NE387JD

Village Lane

NE387JR

Lindisfarne

NE387NS

Beauly

NE387DS

Fatfield Road

NE387EU

Cooks Wood

NE387JW

Spout Lane

NE387PL

Roche Court

NE387AB

The Green

NE387PJ

Roche Court

NE387PR

Roche Court

NE387QZ

Parkway

NE387TQ

Fountains Close

NE387DX

Biddick Terrace

NE387LF

Rushmore Grange

NE387DU

Biddick View

NE387HG

Buckland Close

NE387LS

Grasmere Gardens

NE387SQ

Washington Central

NE387DR

The Poplars

NE387HA

Glastonbury

NE387TP

Ashley Close

NE387PS

Roche Court

NE387RD

Barrington Drive

NE387HW

The Green

NE387LN

Emmerson Terrace

NE387PW

Roche Court

NE371LY

Washington Highway

NE387HU

Village Lane

NE387ND

Oxclose Road

NE387RY

Washington Central

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.