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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

NE97RS

Wingrove Terrace

DH31RE

Springwell Road

NE371TS

Lingmell

NE371NN

Kellett Close

NE97QT

Ashfield Terrace

NE379DR

Windlass Lane

NE371JS

Blackfell Road

NE371AH

St Andrews Avenue

NE371SX

Gragareth Way

NE371NL

Well Bank Road

NE371RN

Brownriggs Court

NE371PD

Loch Lomond

NE371BN

Ennerdale

NE371RR

Rosegill

NE371UP

Swirral Edge

NE371BH

Brandy Lane

NE371RS

Braefell Court

NE371PN

Nairn Close

NE371UG

Langdale

NE371UJ

Stonycroft

NE371SN

Baugh Close

NE371EW

Donridge

NE371RZ

Ingleborough Close

NE371QF

Borrowdale

NE97RP

Fell Road

Data Sources

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