Typical 3-bed house£157kacross Washington
Cheapest districtNE373-bed house £148k
Sold last year356homes in Washington
Prices in Sunderland+4.9%on a year ago
A typical 3-bedroom house in Washington sold for £157,000 over the last five years, in today's money. The same home costs £148k in NE37 and £162k in NE38, so where you look matters more than almost anything else.
For the most space for your money, look at NE37: about 88 m² for a typical £148k. NE38 is the busiest market, with 231 sales last year.
Prices in Sunderland are up 4.9% on a year ago. Renting a 3-bedroom home costs about £773 a month; a 90% mortgage on the typical 3-bed house would be around £716 a month at 4.5% over 30 years.
Questions about buying in Washington
How much is a 3-bedroom house in Washington?
About £157,000 across Washington, from sales in the last five years in today's money. It ranges from £148k in NE37 to £162k in NE38.
What is the cheapest area of Washington to buy a house?
For a 3-bedroom house: NE37 (£148k), NE38 (£162k).
Are house prices going up in Washington?
In Sunderland, prices are up 4.9% on a year ago and up 19.5% over five years, according to the UK House Price Index (July 2026).
Which postcode in Washington is best for families?
On school results and price together: NE37 (3-bed house £148k, best primary nearby 83% at the expected standard against 64% across England); NE38 (3-bed house £162k, best primary nearby 83% at the expected standard against 64% across England).
Is Washington a good place to buy a house?
What the numbers say: a typical 3-bedroom house costs £157,000, prices are up 4.9% on a year ago, renting a 3-bedroom home costs about £773 a month against roughly £716 for a 90% mortgage, and 356 homes sold last year, so there is a real choice. Prices vary from £148k to £162k between districts, so the area you pick matters most.
How many homes sell in Washington each year?
356 homes sold across its 2 postcode districts in the last year, the most in NE38.
Sources: HM Land Registry price paid data matched to the EPC register, UK House Price Index (July 2026), ONS private rents (August 2026). The mortgage figure is an illustration, not advice.