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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

NE97PX

Highbury Avenue

NE371AP

Brackenway

NE371JN

Knoulberry Road

NE371BS

Ennerdale

NE379AR

Windlass Lane

NE371HA

Knoulberry

NE371LS

Westernmoor

NE371AA

Oxford Avenue

NE371UF

Langdale

NE371NQ

Blue House Lane

NE371HN

Stridingedge

NE371DP

Donvale Road

NE97PP

Linden Terrace

NE371LF

Pipershaw

NE371TU

Grizedale

NE371HH

Stridingedge

NE97RB

Wordsworth Crescent

NE371EY

Parsons Road

NE371HT

Thirlmoor

NE371DE

Donvale Road

NE371AN

Blue House Court

NE97PN

Prospect Cottages

NE387WW

Windlass Lane

NE371SZ

Doddfell Close

NE97YX

Springwell Road

NE371EG

Farm Close

NE97QY

Shelley Avenue

NE371PG

The Farthings

NE379DT

Windlass Lane

NE97NY

Mitchell Buildings

NE97QU

Belmont Terrace

NE371EZ

Parsons Road

NE371HF

Stridingedge

NE371DU

Donvale Road

NE379BH

Windlass Lane

NE371DN

Donvale Road

NE371UE

Langdale

NE371TD

Ravenstone

NE371QH

Burnway

NE371AX

Fell Close

NE371FA

Greenside Close

NE97PU

Highbury Close

NE371TP

Lingmell

NE371LD

Westernmoor

NE97NU

Highworth Drive

NE97QH

Clifton Court

NE371RA

Arklecrag

NE371HX

Thirlmoor

NE97SH

Springwell Road

NE97PT

Penshaw View

NE371JB

Thirlmoor

NE371HZ

Thirlmoor

NE371HR

Rushyrig

NE371LQ

Shieldclose

NE371HU

Thirlmoor

NE371LA

Herdinghill

NE97SE

Sycamore Grove

NE371DX

Donvale Road

NE371PH

Stone Cellar Road

NE97SQ

Railway Close

NE371BF

Willowdene

NE379DJ

Windlass Lane

NE371SU

Waldridge Close

NE97ST

Winston Court

NE371TA

Ravenstone

NE97RJ

Albion Terrace

NE371AG

St Andrews Avenue

NE371TW

Lingmell

NE371RY

Mickle Close

NE97NT

Peareth Hall Road

NE371DH

Donvale Road

NE372TS

The Copse

NE97SB

Carlton Terrace

NE371GE

Long Crag

NE371EE

Donwell Village

NE371BX

Saddleback

NE97UZ

Mount Lonnen

NE371HJ

Stridingedge

NE97UF

Springwell Road

NE97PA

Underhill Terrace

NE371ET

Rosse Close

NE371DZ

Donvale Road

NE371BG

Burnway

NE379EA

Windlass Lane

NE97QP

West View Back

NE371PJ

Rosemount Close

NE371GA

Grousemoor

NE371DJ

Donvale Road

NE97SA

Coronation Terrace

NE371BQ

Burnway

NE97RH

Ferndale Terrace

NE371RL

Fellside Court

NE97NS

Heugh Hill

NE97NN

Highworth Drive

NE371UH

Langdale

NE371DT

Donvale Road

NE97RF

Park View

NE371UA

Crossgill

NE371UX

Ullswater Drive

NE371LR

Westernmoor

Data Sources

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