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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 very low crime levels, with around 44 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
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
18.26(-53%)
Shoplifting
13.17(+13%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.83(-55%)
Other theft
4.92(-18%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.65(-59%)
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 114 recent sales, the median property price is £153,000 in Washington West area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,538 up to £780,000.

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
Detached20£290,000
Flats9£95,000
Semi-Detached46£167,500
Terraced39£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

NE371QD

Washington West

NE97SD

Kings Terrace

NE371UU

Elterwater

NE371HP

Rushyrig

NE97FD

Angel Rise

NE371RB

Arklecrag

NE97RX

Westfield Crescent

NE371PR

Armstrong Road

NE379EG

Washington West

NE97XW

Springwell Road

NE371BU

Saddleback

NE371NY

Portmarnock

NE371QL

Beechcroft

NE371NH

Wellbank Road

NE379BX

Windlass Lane

NE371LN

Rushyrig

NE371SA

Penyghent Way

NE371PZ

Silloth Drive

NE371QW

Armstrong Road

NE371RT

Ashgill

NE371JL

Knoulberry

NE371SL

Shunner Close

NE371DY

Donvale Road

NE371UY

Coniston Drive

NE371RP

Bassenfell Court

NE371DG

Donvale Road

NE371LP

Westernmoor

NE371AS

Whinfell

NE97RR

Makepeace Terrace

NE371SY

Tor Mere Close

NE371UB

Albany Village Centre

NE371BZ

Wellburn Road

NE97RG

Railway Close

NE371LH

Elswick Road

NE371BJ

Albany Way

NE371PP

Whitworth Road

NE371BP

Ennerdale

NE371JX

Heatherlaw

NE97PR

Woodbine Cottages

NE371US

Loweswater

NE371TL

Mardale

NE97PH

Victoria Terrace

NE97RA

Milton Place

NE371QA

Saddleback

NE97PS

Lismore Terrace

NE371TB

Ravenstone

NE97QW

Somerford

NE371BB

Fell View

NE97NL

Charlbury Close

NE371JZ

Craggyknowe

NE371JY

Craggyknowe

NE371AZ

Windlass Lane

NE371JA

Thirlmoor

NE371TG

Ravenstone

NE371AE

Bristol Avenue

NE97NW

Highworth Drive

NE97PQ

Daisy Hill Cottages

NE371HY

Thirlmoor

NE371AU

Whinway

NE380WX

Windlass Lane

NE371GD

Bink Moss

NE371SH

Emblehope

NE371NP

Coach Road

NE97YT

Springwell Road

NE97RU

Hunters Terrace

NE97PJ

Belle View Terrace

NE371ED

Doncrest Road

NE371RD

Arklecrag

NE371PX

Wentworth Drive

NE371UQ

Langdale

NE371EA

Wellgarth Road

NE371ST

Whernside Close

NE371AF

London Avenue

NE371HG

Stridingedge

NE371TN

Lingmell

NE379BY

Windlass Lane

NE371DW

Donvale Road

NE371SJ

Swarth Close

NE371NA

Buttermere

NE97FB

Mount Park Road

NE371EX

Parsons Road

NE97QG

Badger Mews

NE371EJ

High Croft

NE371AJ

Blue House Cottages

NE371NU

Coach Road

NE371UL

Stonycroft

NE371QP

Lambert Road

NE371TY

Grizedale

NE379DE

Windlass Lane

NE97PB

Rosebank Cottages

NE371JH

Knoulberry

NE371TH

Mardale

NE371AR

Fell Close

NE97NQ

Uplands Way

NE371HL

Stridingedge

NE371RW

Boystones Court

NE371TR

Lingmell

NE371SD

Blencathra

NE371LG

Highheath

NE97PD

Alexandra Terrace

Data Sources

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