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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 71 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 of residents 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
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

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

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 98 recent sales, the median property price is £160,750 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
Detached21£280,500
Flats5£75,000
Semi-Detached41£163,000
Terraced31£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

NE371GA

Grousemoor

NE371JH

Knoulberry

DH31RE

Springwell Road

NE371AB

Oxford Avenue

NE371BD

Rose Cottages

NE371AZ

Windlass Lane

NE97PG

Aldsworth Close

NE371QW

Armstrong Road

NE371TN

Lingmell

NE371AP

Brackenway

NE371PN

Nairn Close

NE371HU

Thirlmoor

NE371DQ

Donvale Road

NE371AN

Blue House Court

NE371PZ

Silloth Drive

NE97RF

Park View

NE371PF

Donkin Road

NE371BS

Ennerdale

NE371RZ

Ingleborough Close

NE97FB

Mount Park Road

NE97FE

Nightingale Wynd

NE371NW

Wellbank Road

NE371NR

Peareth Hall Road

NE97NT

Peareth Hall Road

NE97YX

Springwell Road

NE371PP

Whitworth Road

NE371UX

Ullswater Drive

NE97PH

Victoria Terrace

NE371HJ

Stridingedge

NE371LN

Rushyrig

NE371ST

Whernside Close

NE379DT

Windlass Lane

NE371DX

Donvale Road

NE371JU

Blackfell Road

NE371SJ

Swarth Close

NE371SW

Rogan Avenue

NE97RA

Milton Place

NE371DU

Donvale Road

NE371SN

Baugh Close

NE371TJ

Mardale

NE97PJ

Belle View Terrace

NE371HG

Stridingedge

NE371HS

Rushyrig

NE371HX

Thirlmoor

NE371ER

Highfields Manor

NE371UH

Langdale

NE380WX

Windlass Lane

NE371NY

Portmarnock

NE371LQ

Shieldclose

NE371SS

Hedgehope

NE371TA

Ravenstone

NE371TB

Ravenstone

NE371EY

Parsons Road

NE371JD

Rushyrig

NE371TL

Mardale

NE97PA

Underhill Terrace

NE97SL

Stafford Villas

NE371EQ

Parsons Road

NE371DB

Wellburn Road

NE371JN

Knoulberry Road

NE371UG

Langdale

NE371US

Loweswater

NE97QW

Somerford

NE97RU

Hunters Terrace

NE97SN

Hawthorn Terrace

NE97UQ

Mount Lane

NE371UJ

Stonycroft

NE97QS

Westfield Terrace

NE371UF

Langdale

NE371UW

Swirral Edge

NE371PX

Wentworth Drive

NE97QX

Heather Hill

NE371LR

Westernmoor

NE371QE

Borrowdale

NE371UT

Kentmere

NE371AJ

Blue House Cottages

NE97NR

Heugh Hill

NE371EG

Farm Close

NE97PU

Highbury Close

NE371AD

Cambridge Avenue

NE371DY

Donvale Road

NE371SH

Emblehope

NE371BX

Saddleback

NE371NL

Well Bank Road

NE97QG

Badger Mews

NE371NH

Wellbank Road

NE371UE

Langdale

NE371PL

Gleneagles Drive

NE371DS

Donvale Road

NE371NQ

Blue House Lane

NE97SH

Springwell Road

NE371BN

Ennerdale

NE371BQ

Burnway

NE379EG

Washington West

NE371DR

Donvale Road

NE371SX

Gragareth Way

NE371QG

Borrowdale

NE371RT

Ashgill

NE97SJ

Stoney Lane

NE97PS

Lismore Terrace

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/12/2025.