lower house prices and transport may need closer review

This public area guide compares Washington West in Sunderland using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.

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Is Washington West a good place to live?

Washington West may be a good fit for people who value lower house prices. It ranks strongly for lower house prices, while flood risk is around the national middle range, crime is around the national middle range and schools are around the national middle range. Transport access appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.

You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Sunderland below.

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Washington West at a glance

Crime rate
Local result 16.2 per 1,000 people
National comparison
Middle 41st percentile
House prices
Local result £159,480
National comparison
Lower prices 9th percentile
Schools
Local result 52nd percentile
National comparison
Middle
Flood risk
Local result 50th percentile
National comparison
Middle
Transport
Local result 29th percentile
National comparison
Weak

Best fit and trade-offs

May suit

  • Buyers looking for lower house prices

Watch out for

  • Transport access appears weaker than most neighbourhoods nationally

The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.

Crime rate in Washington West

Crime rate

Crime rate

16.2 per 1,000 people

Percentile

41st percentile nationally

Crime levels are around the national middle range.

House prices in Washington West

House prices

Average sold price

£159,480

Percentile

9th percentile nationally

House prices appear lower than many neighbourhoods nationally.

Schools in Washington West

Schools

52nd percentile nationally

Flood risk in Washington West

Flood risk

50th percentile nationally

Transport in Washington West

Transport

29th percentile nationally

What the full report adds

This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.

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FAQs

Is Washington West a good place to live?

Washington West may be a good fit for people who value lower house prices. It ranks strongly for lower house prices, while flood risk is around the national middle range, crime is around the national middle range and schools are around the national middle range. Transport access appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.

Is Washington West safe?

Washington West ranks in the 41st percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.

What are house prices like in Washington West?

The average sold price is £159,480, with house prices in the 9th percentile nationally.

How are schools in Washington West?

Schools rank in the 52nd percentile nationally for this public profile.

What neighbourhoods are near Washington West?

Nearby public profiles include St. Michael's East in Sunderland and Washington South in Sunderland.