Washington Highway in the town of HOUGHTON LE SPRING in the village of Shiney Row in the village of Penshaw in Old Penshaw in the town of WASHINGTON in Armstrong
About Washington Highway
Washington Highway is a street located . The street has a length of approximately 8,017 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Sunderland is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Sunderland District (B) Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the North East region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Numbers of 38769940, 38782005 and 38782000 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of , situated in the North East region of the UK. It's 241.18 miles North from central London., 7.17 miles South East from Newcastle upon Tyne, 56.27 miles East from Carlisle and 66.37 miles North from York.
WASHINGTON HIGHWAY is within the Post Town of
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Map of Washington Highway
| Street Crime (updated 02/11/2024) | ||
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOAs E02001820, E02001809, E02001810, E02001800, E02004292 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
Green = Very Low Yellow = Low Orange = High Red = Very High |
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| Walking Distances | ||
| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Washington Highway
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|
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1: Name:Premier Inn Newcastle Washington Address: Emerson Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.37 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Washington A1M Southbound Address: A1(M), Birtley, Washington, DH3 2SJ Telephone: 0871 984 6271 Visit Hotel Page |
1.45 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Washington A1M Northbound Address: Moto Service Area A1(M) Portobello, Washington, DH3 2SJ, Birtley, Chester le Street, DH3 2SJ Telephone: 0871 984 6270 Visit Hotel Page |
1.53 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Sunderland A19 A1231 Address: Wessington Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.26 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Chester le Street Address: Great North Road, Chester Moor, Chester le Street, DH2 3RJ Telephone: 0871 559 1819 Visit Hotel Page |
4.26 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside Residential Property Services | 21a Lowthian Terrace, Columbia, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 7BA | Visit Website |
| Pattinson Estate Agents | 55 The Galleries, Washington Centre, Washington, NE38 7SA | Visit Website |
| Bridgfords | 48-49 The Galleries Washington Centre, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 7SD | Visit Website |
| Bridgfords Lettings | 48-49The Galleries Washington Centre Washington Tyne and Wear NE38 7SD | Visit Website |
| Gordon Lamb Ltd | Unit 51/52 The Galleries, Washington Centre, Washington, NE38 7SD | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Northumbria &Durham |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Washington Highway | |
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| Latitude | 54.884113 |
| Longitude | -1.522620 |
| OS Easting (X): | 430622 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 554487 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NZ306545 |
Roads that have a Junction with Washington Highway
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Sunderland Highway (A1231) | roundabout |
| Sunderland Highway (A1231) | roundabout |
| Sunderland Highway (A1231) | roundabout |
| Sunderland Highway (A1231) | roundabout |
| Bonemill Lane | junction |
| Bonemill Lane | junction |
| Bonemill Lane | junction |
| Bonemill Lane | junction |
| Chester Road (A183) | roundabout |
| Chester Road (A183) | roundabout |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:16 |
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| Sunset | 16:22 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Albemarle 5 November 2024 at 10:00 (17.01 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Mist |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 8.4°C (93.4%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | N (0 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00044656, E00044662, E00044915, E00044998, E00045064 & E00104574 |
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| ONS Area Name | Semi-Detached Ageing, Constrained Young Families, Industrious Transitions, Challenged Transitionaries & Rural Life |
| Average Age | 40.11, 40.14, 49.65, 33.80, 37.18 & 47.24 |
| Area Population | 1797.00, 1701.00, 1343.00, 1662.00, 1571.00 & 1346.00 |
| Male Population | 892.00, 791.00, 659.00, 873.00, 767.00 & 635.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 905.00, 910.00, 684.00, 789.00, 804.00 & 711.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 28, 61, 7, 89, 29 & 5 (2%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01008795, E01008793, E01008848, E01008867, E01008875 &E01020611 |
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| LSOA Name: | Sunderland 030B, Sunderland 030A, Sunderland 019C, Sunderland 020A, Sunderland 010C &County Durham 007D |
| SOA Code: | 5c, 4a, 5d, 4d &8b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02001820, E02001809, E02001810, E02001800 &E02004292 |
| MSOA Name: | Sunderland 030, Sunderland 019, Sunderland 020, Sunderland 010 &County Durham 007 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Asda Washington |
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| The Galleries, Washington, NE38 7NF |
| 0191 416 3838 |
| Distance: 1.08 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Washington |
| Iceland Washington |
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| 15 The Galleries, Washington, Tyne & Wear, NE38 7SA |
| 01914162577 |
| Distance: 1.18 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Washington |
| Sainsburys Washington |
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| The Galleries, Washington Centre, Washington, England, NE38 7RU |
| 0191 5414050 |
| Distance: 1.23 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Washington |
| Sainsburys Washington Teal Farm Village Local |
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| 1 Craggs Road, Washington, England, NE38 8FB |
| 1914167403 |
| Distance: 1.41 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Washington Teal Farm Village Local |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Sunderland &County Durham |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2BX, Civic Centre, Burdon Road, Sunderland, SR2 7DN, County Hall, Durham, County Durham &DH1 5UL |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 08456 066 067, 0191 520 5555 &0300 1237070 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Houghton and Sunderland South, Washington and Sunderland West &North Durham |
| The Member of Parliament is Bridget Phillipson, Sharon Hodgson &Luke Akehurst |
| Details for the MP Bridget Phillipson, Sharon Hodgson &Luke Akehurst on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Bridget Phillipson, Sharon Hodgson &Luke Akehurst on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Bridget Phillipson, Sharon Hodgson &Luke Akehurst won with a majority of 7,169 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 78,448 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Shiney Row, Washington Central, Washington West &North Lodge Ward |
| Parish: North Lodge Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
New Penshaw Academy
Address: New Penshaw Academy, Langdale Road, New Penshaw, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 7HY
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: 01913854298
Biddick Primary School
Address: Biddick Primary School, Kirkham, Biddick Village, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 7HQ
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: 01914151510
Our Lady Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: Our Lady Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Station Road, Penshaw, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 7JZ
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact:
Shiney Row Primary School
Address: Shiney Row Primary School, Rear South View, Shiney Row, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 4QP
Distance: 1.74 miles
Contact: 01913852701
Usworth Colliery Primary School
Address: Usworth Colliery Primary School, Manor Road, Sulgrave, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 3BL
Distance: 2.22 miles
Contact: 01914178888
Barmston Village Primary School
Address: Barmston Village Primary School, Barmston Centre, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8JA
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: 01914175945
John F Kennedy Primary School
Address: John F Kennedy Primary School, Station Road, Columbia, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 7AR
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: 01914906454
John F Kennedy Primary School
Address: John F Kennedy Primary School, Station Road, Columbia, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 7AR
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact:
Fatfield Academy
Address: Fatfield Academy, Southcroft, Fatfield, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8RB
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: 01914166728
Fatfield Primary School
Address: Fatfield Primary School, Southcroft, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8RB
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact:
St Joseph's Washington RC School
Address: St Joseph's Washington RC School, Village Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 7HU
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact:
Wessington Primary School
Address: Wessington Primary School, Lanercost, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 7PY
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: 01914187916
Albany Village Primary School
Address: Albany Village Primary School, Crossgill, Albany, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 1UA
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: 01914155700
Lambton Primary School
Address: Lambton Primary School, Caradoc Close, Lambton Village, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0PL
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: 01914813993
Holley Park Academy
Address: Holley Park Academy, Ayton Road, Oxclose, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0LR
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: 01914170303
Oxclose Primary Academy
Address: Oxclose Primary Academy, Brancepeth Road, Oxclose, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0LA
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: 01915008790
Rickleton Primary School
Address: Rickleton Primary School, Vigo Lane, Rickleton, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 9EZ
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: 01914155050
St John Boste Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: St John Boste Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Castle Road, Oxclose Village, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0HL
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact:
Blackfell Primary School
Address: Blackfell Primary School, Knoulberry, Blackfell, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 1HA
Distance: 1.69 miles
Contact: 01919171665
England Secondary Schools
Washington School
Address: Washington School, Spout Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 2AA
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact:
St Robert of Newminster Roman Catholic School
Address: St Robert of Newminster Roman Catholic School, Biddick Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8AF
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact:
Biddick Academy
Address: Biddick Academy, Biddick Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8AL
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: 01915111600
Oxclose Community Academy
Address: Oxclose Community Academy, Dilston Close, Oxclose Village, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0LN
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: 01914195120
Nearest Hospitals
| Spire Washington Hospital |
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| Address: Picktree Lane, Washington, NE38 9JZ, |
| Independent Sector |
| Spire Healthcare |
| Telephone: 0191 418 8669 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 2.39 (miles) |
| Directions from to Spire Washington Hospital |
| Chester Le Street Hospital |
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| Address: Front Street, Chester Le Street, DH3 3AT, |
| NHS Sector |
| County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 0191 333 2333 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 4.98 (miles) |
| Directions from to Chester Le Street Hospital |
| Queen Elizabeth Hospital |
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| Address: Sheriff Hill, Gateshead, NE9 6SX, |
| NHS Sector |
| Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 0191 482 0000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 7.18 (miles) |
| Directions from to Queen Elizabeth Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 6 EDEN VILLAS, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7EJ
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: :
WASHINGTON PIMARY CARE CENTRE
Address: PRINCESS ANNE PARK, PARK WAY, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7QZ
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: :
THE DENTAL SUITE
Address: GALLERIES HEALTH CENTRE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7NQ
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: :
HEALTH CENTRE (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, THE GALLERIES, WASHINGTON CENTRE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7NQ
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: :
GALLERIES HEALTH CENTRE
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, THE GALLERIES, WASHINGTON CENTRE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7NQ
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: :
SUNDERLAND TPCT DENTAL SERVICE
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, THE GALLERIES, WASHINGTON CENTRE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7NQ
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
I J HEALTHCARE
Address: 3 SWISS COTTAGES, VIGO LANE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 9AB
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4161641
RICKLETON MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: OFFICE ROW, RICKLETON, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 9EH
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4150576
WOODLANDS SURGERY
Address: VIGO LANE, RICKLETON, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 9EJ
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: :
GALLERIES MEDICAL PRACTICE- COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: GALLERIES SHOPPING CENTRE, WASHINGTON HIGHWAY, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7NQ
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: :
GALLERIES MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE GALLERIES HEALTH CENTRE, WASHINGTON CENTRE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7NQ
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5435555
SUNDERLAND GP ALLIANCE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE GALLERIES HEALTH CTR., WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7NQ
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4166130
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
GALLERIES PHARMACY
Address: INDEPENDENCE SQUARE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7SS
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01914 179997
WOODLANDS PHARMACY
Address: VIGO LANE, RICKLETON, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 9EJ
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01914 155632
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: WASHINGTON CENTRE, WASHINGTON, NE38 7NF
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4972410
BOOTS
Address: THE GALLERIES, WASHINGTON CENTRE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7RT
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4161680
BARMSTON PHARMACY
Address: WESTERHOPE ROAD, BARMSTON, WASHINGTON, NE38 8JF
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01914 190555
PENSHAW PHARMACY
Address: 36 AVONDALE AVENUE, PENSHAW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 7QS
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5840600
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Chester-le-Street Station is 3.00 miles away.
Address: Chester-le-Street station, Station Road, Chester-le-Street, County Durham, DH3 3EE
Chester-le-Street is situated on the East Coast Main Line and is managed by Northern.
Chester-le-Street Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Heworth Station is 4.84 miles away.
Address: Heworth station, Sunderland Road, Heworth, Tyne and Wear, NE10 0NE
Heworth is situated on the Durham Coast Line and is managed by Northern.
Heworth Station is an unstaffed station.