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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 105 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-Detached41£166,000
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

NE371TJ

Mardale

NE97RA

Milton Place

NE371ER

Highfields Manor

NE371HG

Stridingedge

NE371HS

Rushyrig

NE371HX

Thirlmoor

NE97PJ

Belle View Terrace

NE371EY

Parsons Road

NE371JD

Rushyrig

NE371NY

Portmarnock

NE371TL

Mardale

NE371UH

Langdale

NE380WX

Windlass Lane

NE97PA

Underhill Terrace

NE97SL

Stafford Villas

NE371EQ

Parsons Road

NE371LQ

Shieldclose

NE371SS

Hedgehope

NE371TA

Ravenstone

NE371TB

Ravenstone

NE371DB

Wellburn Road

NE97UQ

Mount Lane

NE371AJ

Blue House Cottages

NE371JN

Knoulberry Road

NE371LR

Westernmoor

NE371QE

Borrowdale

NE371UG

Langdale

NE371US

Loweswater

NE371UT

Kentmere

NE97NR

Heugh Hill

NE97QW

Somerford

NE97RU

Hunters Terrace

NE97SN

Hawthorn Terrace

NE371AD

Cambridge Avenue

NE371BX

Saddleback

NE371DY

Donvale Road

NE371EG

Farm Close

NE371NL

Well Bank Road

NE371SH

Emblehope

NE97PU

Highbury Close

NE97QG

Badger Mews

NE371PX

Wentworth Drive

NE371UF

Langdale

NE371UJ

Stonycroft

NE371UW

Swirral Edge

NE97QS

Westfield Terrace

NE97QX

Heather Hill

NE371BN

Ennerdale

NE371BQ

Burnway

NE371DS

Donvale Road

NE371NH

Wellbank Road

NE371NQ

Blue House Lane

NE371PL

Gleneagles Drive

NE371UE

Langdale

NE379EG

Washington West

NE97SH

Springwell Road

NE371DR

Donvale Road

NE371SX

Gragareth Way

NE371QG

Borrowdale

NE371RT

Ashgill

NE97PS

Lismore Terrace

NE97RT

Claremont Terrace

NE97SJ

Stoney Lane

NE371EA

Wellgarth Road

NE371PH

Stone Cellar Road

NE371TD

Ravenstone

NE371TP

Lingmell

NE371UU

Elterwater

NE97RG

Railway Close

NE97NZ

Bowes Gardens

NE97PF

Aldsworth Close

NE371LG

Highheath

NE371QQ

Burnway

NE372TS

The Copse

NE97FD

Angel Rise

NE97XW

Springwell Road

NE371PD

Loch Lomond

NE371TY

Grizedale

NE97PB

Rosebank Cottages

NE97RQ

Peareth Edge

NE371NS

Stone Cellars

NE371LL

Blackfell Village Centre

NE371DA

Wellburn Road

NE371EW

Donridge

NE371RB

Arklecrag

NE371RS

Braefell Court

NE371SR

Drumaldrace

NE371HQ

Stridingedge

NE371SZ

Doddfell Close

NE371UP

Swirral Edge

NE379DE

Windlass Lane

NE97QZ

Fairhaven

NE97SA

Coronation Terrace

NE371ET

Rosse Close

NE371NJ

Well Bank Road

NE97NU

Highworth Drive

NE371PJ

Rosemount Close

NE371QF

Borrowdale

NE371RR

Rosegill

NE371TU

Grizedale

Data Sources

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