Washington Central North East
Strong on schools, with safety to consider
Washington Central North East at a glance
- House prices
- £140,000
- Lower prices4th percentile
- Schools
- 87th percentile
- Strong
- Transport
- 47th percentile
- Middle
- Crime rate
- 103.1 per 1,000 residents
- Weak24th percentile
- Flood risk
- 0.4% of the area in flood zones
- Less flood-zone land15th percentile
Underlying data dates vary by measure.
How to read these figuresIs Washington Central North East a good place to live?
Washington Central North East may be a good fit for people who value stronger school performance and lower house prices. Crime data appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Sunderland below.
Washington Central North East and nearby areas
| Area | Median sale price | Crime per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Central North East | £140,000 | 103.1 |
| Ryhope | £161,000 | 77.3 |
| Aberavon | £137,250 | 129.2 |
Same sources and periods as the figures above. Each area has its own full guide.
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- Families who care about school performance
- Buyers looking for lower house prices
Watch out for
- Crime data appears weaker than many neighbourhoods nationally
Crime rate in Washington Central North East
Crime rate
- Crime rate
- 103.1 per 1,000 residents
- Percentile
- 24th percentile nationally
Recorded crime is higher than in most neighbourhoods nationally.
Recorded crimes and anti-social behaviour per 1,000 residents over the 12 months to August 2026. Higher crime percentiles indicate lower recorded crime. Busy centres can show high rates because crimes are counted where they happen but divided by the people who live there.
House prices in Washington Central North East
House prices
- Median sale price
- £140,000
- Percentile
- 4th percentile nationally
House prices appear lower than many neighbourhoods nationally.
Median of 70 standard sales over the 12 months to August 2026, from HM Land Registry. Lower price percentiles indicate lower prices nationally. This is an area figure, not a valuation of a particular home.
Crime by type in Washington Central North East
Recorded crime by type
The largest recorded type in Washington Central North East is violence, sexual offences and weapons, at 31.7 per 1,000 residents: close to Sunderland (32.2) and close to England (35.9).
| Type | Washington Central North East | Sunderland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence, sexual offences and weapons | 31.7 | 32.2 | 35.9 |
| Theft, including shoplifting | 28.0 | 18.2 | 18.1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14.7 | 12.6 | 10.7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9.2 | 10.4 | 6.8 |
| Public order | 6.2 | 6.9 | 6.6 |
| Other crime | 4.5 | 3.8 | 2.2 |
| Burglary | 3.1 | 5.2 | 3.7 |
| Vehicle crime | 2.9 | 3.9 | 5.3 |
| Robbery | 2.0 | 1.3 | 1.5 |
| Drugs | 0.9 | 1.9 | 3.4 |
Recorded crime is not the same as personal risk. How to read crime figures for an area · Check another area
Schools in Washington Central North East
Schools
87th percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger schools indicators nationally.
Flood risk in Washington Central North East
Flood risk
0.4% of the area in flood zones 2 or 3
Land in Environment Agency river and sea flood zones 2 or 3. Zone 3, the higher-probability zone, covers 0.2% of the area. That is the 15th percentile among neighbourhoods in England, where higher means more flood-zone land. Surface water is not included, and this is not an address-level assessment: check the flood map for the specific property.
Transport in Washington Central North East
Transport
47th percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger transport indicators nationally.
FAQs
Is Washington Central North East a good place to live?
Washington Central North East may be a good fit for people who value stronger school performance and lower house prices. Crime data appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Washington Central North East safe?
Washington Central North East ranks in the 24th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Washington Central North East?
The median sale price was £140,000 in the 12 months to August 2026. House prices are in the 4th percentile nationally; lower percentiles indicate lower prices.
How are schools in Washington Central North East?
Schools rank in the 87th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Washington Central North East?
Nearby public profiles include Ryhope in Sunderland and Aberavon in Castell-nedd Port Talbot - Neath Port Talbot.
