Is Washington a good place to live?
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In Washington (NE38 0), recorded crime is about the national average, homes sell for around £144,167 on average, there are 6 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- C Safetycrime 3% below average
- A Floodnone risk
- How we grade →
Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£144,167
Population
14,288
Recorded crime
260.6
Schools
6
Broadband
91%
Flood risk
None
Flood risk in Washington NE38 0
Washington NE38 0 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~4,409 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in NE38 0, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (27 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in NE38 0 (May 24–Jun 26, average 54/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 47
- One-person households
- 30%
- Households with children
- 24%
- Households
- 6,491
Owned 65% · Social rent 24% · Private rent 11%
Census 2021 (ONS), for NE38 0.
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Washington NE38 0: frequently asked questions
Is Washington NE38 0 a good place to live?
In Washington (NE38 0), recorded crime is about the national average, homes sell for around £144,167 on average, there are 6 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Washington NE38 0?
Recorded crime in Washington NE38 0 runs at 260.6 per 1,000 properties, 3% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Washington NE38 0 safe?
Crime in Washington NE38 0 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Washington NE38 0 runs at 260.6 per 1,000 properties, 3% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Washington NE38 0?
Homes in Washington NE38 0 sell for around £144,167 on average, based on 85 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Washington NE38 0 at risk of flooding?
Washington NE38 0 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~4,409 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
How many schools are there in Washington NE38 0?
There are 6 schools in Washington NE38 0 (4 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Washington NE38 0 any good?
Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Washington NE38 0, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Washington NE38 0 a deprived area?
Washington NE38 0 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).