House Prices in Washington
£140,500
Median Average Sales Price
(last 12 months)
£169,318
Mean Average Sales Price
(last 12 months)
2162
Total Sales
(last 12 months)
−6.9%
Median vs previous
12 months
House prices in Washington: market summary
Washington recorded 2,162 home sales in the last 12 months, at a median price of £140,500 and a mean of £169,318. Comparing the 12 months to August 2026 with the 12 months before, the median price fell by 6.9% (from £145,000 to £135,000). Terraced homes were the most common sale (37% of sales), and detached homes averaged £323,173 against £48,065 for flats. Of the areas with at least five sales, Wear Industrial Estate had the highest average price (£1,125,000) and Sulgrave the lowest (£29,262). The town's median is 14% below the North East median of £157,000.
Properties in Washington had a mean average selling price of £169,318 and a median of £140,500 over the last 12 months based on 2162 sales.
Sales by Property Type
Average Price & # Sales (Last 12 Months)
Breakdown by Locality
Average Price & # Sales (last 12 months). Areas with enough sales link to their own page.
| Locality | Avg Price | # Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Centre | £176,205 | 2108 |
| Crowther | £102,500 | 2 |
| Fatfield | £335,118 | 11 |
| Hertburn | £120,000 | 5 |
| High Rickleton | £350,455 | 11 |
| Lambton | £120,150 | 10 |
| Oxclose | £117,812 | 16 |
| Picktree | £392,857 | 7 |
| Rickleton | £198,950 | 10 |
| Sulgrave | £29,262 | 21 |
| Wear Industrial Estate | £1,125,000 | 7 |
Recent sales in Washington
The latest 20 sales registered with HM Land Registry. For sales near a particular address, use sold prices near me.
| Address | Date | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91, Ennerdale NE37 1BS | 21 Aug 2026 | Terraced | £135,000 |
| 60, Mitford Close NE38 0HB | 20 Aug 2026 | Flat/maisonette | £62,000 |
| 33, Donvale Road NE37 1DF | 14 Aug 2026 | Terraced | £127,000 |
| 9, Edale Close NE38 8FH | 14 Aug 2026 | Semi-detached | £242,000 |
| 4, Hawkhirst NE38 8SQ | 7 Aug 2026 | Detached | £365,000 |
| 2, Cedar Terrace NE38 9BE | 7 Aug 2026 | Semi-detached | £115,000 |
| 7, Fieldfare Close NE38 0DQ | 7 Aug 2026 | Semi-detached | £137,250 |
| 178, Roche Court NE38 7PS | 6 Aug 2026 | Terraced | £130,000 |
| 7, Thornbridge NE38 8TH | 4 Aug 2026 | Semi-detached | £180,490 |
| 14, North Crescent NE38 9AJ | 31 Jul 2026 | Semi-detached | £171,000 |
| 10, Simonburn NE38 0NJ | 31 Jul 2026 | Terraced | £135,000 |
| 13, Grasslees NE38 9JA | 31 Jul 2026 | Detached | £350,000 |
| 20, Sycamore Avenue NE38 9BH | 31 Jul 2026 | Terraced | £140,000 |
| 15, Princess Anne Court NE38 7TR | 30 Jul 2026 | Detached | £260,000 |
| 428, Coach Road Estate NE37 2HQ | 29 Jul 2026 | Semi-detached | £99,950 |
| 33, Donridge NE37 1EW | 27 Jul 2026 | Semi-detached | £200,000 |
| 12, Featherstone NE38 0ND | 24 Jul 2026 | Terraced | £127,000 |
| 2, Swarth Close NE37 1SJ | 24 Jul 2026 | Semi-detached | £173,000 |
| 2, Watcombe Close NE37 3LW | 24 Jul 2026 | Semi-detached | £191,500 |
| 12, Bridekirk NE37 1UD | 24 Jul 2026 | Terraced | £150,000 |
Nearby towns
- Chester le Street house prices 5 km · median £150,000
- Gateshead house prices 7 km · median £150,000
- Houghton le Spring house prices 7 km · median £142,000
- Boldon Colliery house prices 7 km · median £167,500
- East Boldon house prices 7 km · median £242,500
- Sunderland house prices 8 km · median £135,000
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Washington house prices: questions answered
What is the average house price in Washington?
Over the last 12 months the median sold price in Washington was £140,500 and the mean (average) was £169,318, based on 2,162 sales recorded by HM Land Registry (excluding 'other' sales such as commercial property).
Are house prices in Washington going up or down?
In the 12 months to August 2026 the median sold price in Washington was £135,000, down 6.9% on the previous 12 months (£145,000). Medians also move with the mix of homes sold, so treat short-term changes with care.
How much do different types of home cost in Washington?
Average sold prices in Washington over the last 12 months: detached £323,173 (410 sales), semi-detached £174,693 (681 sales), terraced £126,769 (802 sales), flats £48,065 (269 sales).
What are the most and least expensive areas of Washington?
Among areas of Washington with at least five sales in the last 12 months, Wear Industrial Estate had the highest average sold price (£1,125,000) and Sulgrave the lowest (£29,262).
How many homes have sold in Washington recently?
2,162 homes sold in Washington in the last 12 months. The most common were terraced homes (37% of sales).
Figures are calculated from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and exclude sales recorded as "other" property types. They are not valuations.