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About

Washington West ward covers the western portion of the Washington area in Sunderland. It is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing estates built from the mid-20th century onward. The landscape includes open green spaces and gentle slopes characteristic of the wider Wear Valley. Local services are concentrated along main routes, providing essential retail and community facilities for residents.

A notable local landmark is the preserved beam engine house at Washington F Pit, a remnant of the area's historical coal mining industry. The ward contains several schools and sports fields, supporting community life. It is bordered by the River Wear to the north and is connected to central Sunderland and other parts of Tyne and Wear by major road links.

Area overview

On average Washington West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Washington West is £44,183 per year. There are 4 schools in Washington West: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Washington West is home to around 11,390 people, with a population density of about 1,763.7 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
22%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Washington West Population
11,390
Population density
1,763.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.27(-43%)
Shoplifting
13.08(+8%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.06(-52%)
Other theft
6.15(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.06(-49%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,953
96.16%
Other White
112
0.98%
Indian
57
0.5%
White and Asian (mixed)
34
0.3%
Other Asian
29
0.25%
Total population: 11,390

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,288
24.21%
No qualifications
1,900
20.11%
Level 3 (A level)
1,598
16.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,570
16.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,140
12.06%
Total 16+ residents: 9,450

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,739
35.05%
Owns with a mortgage
1,536
30.96%
Other social rented
572
11.53%
Social rents from council
531
10.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
480
9.68%
Total households: 4,961

Property prices in Washington West

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Washington West area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,680 up to £575,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Washington West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached19£285,000
Flats12£117,500
Semi-Detached43£165,000
Terraced33£135,000

10 years median price trend in Washington West

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

All postcodes in Washington West

NE97PX

Highbury Avenue

NE371QP

Lambert Road

NE97PP

Linden Terrace

NE97QN

Windsor Terrace

NE371BJ

Albany Way

NE371BY

Wellburn Road

NE371EZ

Parsons Road

NE371SU

Waldridge Close

NE371TE

Ravenstone

NE371EN

Serlby Close

NE371HP

Rushyrig

NE371LF

Pipershaw

NE97RH

Ferndale Terrace

NE371HB

Parsons Road

NE371HR

Rushyrig

NE371LH

Elswick Road

NE97RJ

Albion Terrace

NE97RY

The Bungalows

NE371AQ

Durham Avenue

NE371DT

Donvale Road

NE371GB

Pheasantmoor

NE371JY

Craggyknowe

NE371UQ

Langdale

NE97QY

Shelley Avenue

NE97RP

Fell Road

NE97SQ

Railway Close

NE371BH

Brandy Lane

NE371JQ

Knoulberry

NE371RP

Bassenfell Court

NE97NL

Charlbury Close

NE371BP

Ennerdale

NE97PL

Blackberry Cottages

NE371AF

London Avenue

NE371JL

Knoulberry

NE371UB

Albany Village Centre

NE379BX

Windlass Lane

NE97PQ

Daisy Hill Cottages

NE97ST

Winston Court

NE371NP

Coach Road

NE371PG

The Farthings

NE371AT

Fell Close

NE371BE

Windlass Lane

NE371EJ

High Croft

NE371RW

Boystones Court

NE371SA

Penyghent Way

NE371SB

Dairnbrook

NE371WQ

Windlass Lane

NE97PY

South View

NE97SD

Kings Terrace

NE371AE

Bristol Avenue

NE371AU

Whinway

NE371AY

Moorside

NE371QD

Washington West

NE379DJ

Windlass Lane

NE97NQ

Uplands Way

NE97QL

Meadowfield

NE97RD

Beech Grove

NE371BG

Burnway

NE371BU

Saddleback

NE371HN

Stridingedge

NE371NB

Esthwaite

NE371SY

Tor Mere Close

NE371AB

Oxford Avenue

NE371AZ

Windlass Lane

NE371BD

Rose Cottages

NE371GA

Grousemoor

NE371JH

Knoulberry

NE97PG

Aldsworth Close

DH31RE

Springwell Road

NE371AP

Brackenway

NE371HU

Thirlmoor

NE371PN

Nairn Close

NE371QW

Armstrong Road

NE371TN

Lingmell

NE371AN

Blue House Court

NE371DQ

Donvale Road

NE371NR

Peareth Hall Road

NE371NW

Wellbank Road

NE371PP

Whitworth Road

NE371RZ

Ingleborough Close

NE371UX

Ullswater Drive

NE97FB

Mount Park Road

NE97FE

Nightingale Wynd

NE97NT

Peareth Hall Road

NE97PH

Victoria Terrace

NE97YX

Springwell Road

NE371BS

Ennerdale

NE371PF

Donkin Road

NE371PZ

Silloth Drive

NE97RF

Park View

NE371DX

Donvale Road

NE371HJ

Stridingedge

NE371LN

Rushyrig

NE371ST

Whernside Close

NE379DT

Windlass Lane

NE371DU

Donvale Road

NE371JU

Blackfell Road

NE371SJ

Swarth Close

NE371SN

Baugh Close

NE371SW

Rogan Avenue

Data Sources

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