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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

NE97RL

Fell Place

NE371TX

Grizedale

NE379EF

Washington West

NE97QP

West View Back

NE371BF

Willowdene

NE371RY

Mickle Close

NE97QH

Clifton Court

NE97SX

Oakwood Close

NE371DG

Donvale Road

NE371TW

Lingmell

NE371DE

Donvale Road

NE371DP

Donvale Road

NE371HF

Stridingedge

NE371NU

Coach Road

NE371QA

Saddleback

NE371QB

Saddleback

NE371QH

Burnway

NE97NP

Highworth Drive

NE97QT

Ashfield Terrace

NE97RN

Fell Cottages

NE371DZ

Donvale Road

NE371LS

Westernmoor

NE371QL

Beechcroft

NE97NN

Highworth Drive

NE97QJ

Springwell Road

NE97RE

Beech Grove

NE371JB

Thirlmoor

NE371JX

Heatherlaw

NE371UD

Bridekirk

NE97SE

Sycamore Grove

NE371HW

Stridingedge

NE371PR

Armstrong Road

NE371RD

Arklecrag

NE371SL

Shunner Close

NE97PT

Penshaw View

NE371DW

Donvale Road

NE371ED

Doncrest Road

NE371TQ

Ravenstone

NE371TR

Lingmell

NE97PD

Alexandra Terrace

NE371AW

Brackenway

NE371DN

Donvale Road

NE371TT

Lingmell

NE97NX

Edgehill Villas

NE371HL

Stridingedge

NE371LP

Westernmoor

NE371UA

Crossgill

NE371AR

Fell Close

NE371SP

Cheviot Close

NE379DR

Windlass Lane

NE371AX

Fell Close

NE371DL

Donvale Road

NE371HZ

Thirlmoor

NE371JA

Thirlmoor

NE371LT

Westernmoor

NE97NS

Heugh Hill

NE97NW

Highworth Drive

NE371AS

Whinfell

NE371DD

Wellburn Road

NE371JP

Blackfell Road

NE379BH

Windlass Lane

NE97RB

Wordsworth Crescent

NE97UZ

Mount Lonnen

NE371DF

Donvale Road

NE371DH

Donvale Road

NE371EE

Wellgarth Road

NE371TH

Mardale

NE97PN

Prospect Cottages

NE97QR

Windsor Road

NE97RR

Makepeace Terrace

NE97SB

Carlton Terrace

NE97YT

Springwell Road

NE371BW

Ennerdale

NE371HT

Thirlmoor

NE371JS

Blackfell Road

NE371LA

Herdinghill

NE97PR

Woodbine Cottages

NE371FA

Washington West

NE371GD

Bink Moss

NE371NA

Buttermere

NE371UN

Stonycroft

NE379DF

Windlass Lane

NE97QQ

West View

NE97QU

Belmont Terrace

NE371HA

Knoulberry

NE371NX

Coach Road

NE371AG

St Andrews Avenue

NE371JJ

Knoulberry

NE371TG

Ravenstone

NE371UL

Stonycroft

NE97RX

Westfield Crescent

NE371AA

Oxford Avenue

NE371EX

Parsons Road

NE371HY

Thirlmoor

NE371NN

Kellett Close

NE371TZ

Grizedale

NE371UY

Coniston Drive

NE97NY

Mitchell Buildings

NE371NT

Coach Road

NE371PQ

Birkdale Close

Data Sources

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