Dunnock Drive is in Washington and in Sunderland district. NE38 0EF is located in the Washington South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Washington and Sunderland West. This postcode has been in use since 1984-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dunnock Drive, Washington, NE38 0EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE38 0EG, NE38 0EQ, NE38 0EN, NE38 0EH, NE38 0EP, NE38 0EB, NE38 0ED, NE38 0EJ, NE38 0EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE38 0EF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 52.1% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 46.1% | 47.9% | 1.8% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.2% | 27.6% | 1.4% | 37.9% | -10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.7% | 44.2% | -3.5% | 44.2% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 14.3% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Widowed | 13.1% | 11.1% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (64.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 31.7% | 30.1% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -18.3% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 34.3% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 19.8% | 20.3% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 7.6% |
| Bad health | 13.6% | 11% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 7.0% |
| Very bad health | 5.3% | 4.2% | -1.1% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around NE38 0EF this area, 30.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35% | 30.2% | -4.8% | 18.2% | 12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 10.4% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 18.9% | 3.9% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 8.5% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 11.8% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.1% | 15.1% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -18.7% |
| Other | 6.5% | 5.2% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.8% | 99.6% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
In this area, 99.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.8% | 99.2% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 16.0% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 99.2% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 16.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -9.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 21.3% | 13.5% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 59.7% | 46.2% | 13.5% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dunnock Drive was 66.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.0% lower than the Washington Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dunnock Drive has the 30th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Washington Central and the 457th lowest crime rate of 922 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dunnock Drive, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2025-09-30 | £141,906 |
| 5 Dunnock Drive, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-12-16 | £149,608 |
| 17 Dunnock Drive, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2023-02-28 | £107,778 |
| 8 Dunnock Drive, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2021-09-24 | £132,226 |
| 12 Dunnock Drive, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2020-08-10 | £148,575 |
The percentage of retired residents living in NE38 0EF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 95 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Self-Employed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA | 4out of 4 | 1,217 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Usworth Colliery Nursery School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL | 3out of 4 | 4,177 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Murray Road Nursery School Murray Road , DH2 2AT | - not rated | 4,431 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarence Nursery School Waldridge Road , DH2 3AA | - not rated | 5,121 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayton Primary School Dunlin Drive , Ayton Village NE38 0EB | - not rated | 236 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holley Park Academy Ayton Road , Oxclose NE38 0LR | 3out of 4 | 570 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holley Park Primary School Ayton Road , Oxclose NE38 0LR | - not rated | 570 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambton Primary School Caradoc Close , Lambton Village NE38 0PL | 3out of 4 | 775 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portobello Primary School Tamerton Drive , Birtley DH3 2LY | 3out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxclose Community School Dilston Close , Oxclose Village NE38 0LN | - not rated | 1,036 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Community Academy Dilston Close , Oxclose Village NE38 0LN | - not rated | 1,036 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy Birtley Lane , Birtley DH3 2LP | 3out of 4 | 1,501 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Lawson of Beamish Community School Birtley Lane , Birtley DH3 2LP | - not rated | 1,501 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Robert of Newminster Roman Catholic School Biddick Lane , NE38 8AF | - not rated | 2,060 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Grange School Oxclose Road , NE38 7NY | 4out of 4 | 2,880 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Grange School Oxclose Road , NE38 7NY | - not rated | 2,880 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellbank School Wellbank Road , NE37 1NN | - not rated | 3,615 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moordale Academy Tower Road , Washington NE37 2SH | - not rated | 3,685 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellbank School Wellbank Road , NE37 1NL | - not rated | 3,716 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Carvery | Emerson Road, Emerson | 276 yd | |
| ESS Catering | Rolls Royce PLC, Radial Park Road | 523 yd | |
| Costa Coffee - Northbound | Costa Coffee - Northbound, Washington Services | 666 yd | |
| Costa Coffee - Southbound | Washington Services | 667 yd | |
| Burger King | Washington Services | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champs Sports Bar & Grill | Champs Sports Bar And Grill, Dunnock Drive | 1 yd | |
| The Cherry Tree | Ayton Village Centre, Washington | 259 yd | |
| Board Inn | Board Inn Ph, Penshaw View | 764 yd | |
| The Highwayman | The Licensee, The Highwayman | 835 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs - Washington Northbound | Greggs - Washington Northbound, Washington Services | 666 yd | |
| Greggs - Washington Southbound | Washington Services | 667 yd | |
| Sunny Fast Fry | Unit 1, Lambton Village Centre | 835 yd | |
| Cod Loves A Fryer | Unit 3, Rickleton Village Centre | 1,044 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oxclose Community Academy DILSTON CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,069 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.