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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

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Washington West Population

11,390

Population density

1,763.7 per km²

Crime

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

British

10,953

96.16%

Other White

112

0.98%

Indian

0.5%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.3%

Other Asian

0.25%

Total population: 11,390

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	19	£285,000	£133,500	£264,000	£346,248	£467,000
Flats	12	£117,500	£67,617	£90,000	£117,500	£150,900
Semi-Detached	41	£166,000	£105,000	£130,000	£203,000	£250,000
Terraced	33	£135,000	£80,000	£110,000	£152,000	£185,000

10 years median price trend in Washington West

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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