Curlew Close is in Washington and in Sunderland district. NE38 0EH 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 Curlew Close, Washington, NE38 0EH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE38 0EJ, NE38 0EG, NE38 0EL, NE38 0EF, NE38 0EB, NE38 0QG, NE38 0ED, NE38 0EE, NE38 0EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE38 0EH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.5% | 51.1% | -5.4% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 43.5% | 48.9% | 5.4% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 37.1% | 39.3% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41% | 36.4% | -4.6% | 44.2% | -7.8% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 13.1% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 6.8% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.5% | 37% | -6.5% | 48.4% | -11.4% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 42% | 5.9% | 33.6% | 8.4% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 15.6% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 3.4% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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.
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 19.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.8% | 21.4% | -4.4% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 10.7% | -6.8% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 16.5% | 3.0% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 9.7% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 20.4% | 9.9% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.7% | 19.9% | -2.8% | 33.8% | -13.9% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.5% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 97.8% | 98.1% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 97.3% 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 | 97.4% | 97.3% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 97.7% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 16% | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Curlew Close was 69.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.2% lower than the Shiney Row average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Curlew Close has the 14th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Shiney Row and the 406th lowest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 12.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Curlew Close, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2023-12-05 | £143,514 |
| 17 Curlew Close, Washington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2021-07-28 | £88,807 |
| 6 Curlew Close, Washington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2021-03-31 | £166,576 |
| 26 Curlew Close, Washington, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2020-10-14 | £122,545 |
| 12 Curlew Close, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2020-08-07 | £148,346 |
NE38 0EH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,254 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Usworth Colliery Nursery School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL | 3out of 4 | 4,205 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holley Park Academy Ayton Road , Oxclose NE38 0LR | 3out of 4 | 610 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambton Primary School Caradoc Close , Lambton Village NE38 0PL | 3out of 4 | 782 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rickleton Primary School Vigo Lane , Rickleton NE38 9EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,210 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portobello Primary School Tamerton Drive , Birtley DH3 2LY | 3out of 4 | 1,239 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Primary Academy Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA | 3out of 4 | 1,292 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxclose Community Academy Dilston Close , Oxclose Village NE38 0LN | 3out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy Birtley Lane , Birtley DH3 2LP | 2out of 4 | 1,533 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College Biddick Lane , NE38 8AF | 3out of 4 | 2,043 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddick Academy Biddick Lane , NE38 8AL | 2out of 4 | 2,275 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washington Academy Spout Lane , NE37 2AA | 1out of 4 | 3,203 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,876 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Top School Wealcroft , Felling NE10 8LT | 3out of 4 | 5,343 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 | 296 yd | |
| ESS Catering | Rolls Royce PLC, Radial Park Road | 425 yd | |
| Crafting Connections CIC | Lambton Community Centre, Lambton Village Centre | 696 yd | |
| Costa Coffee - Northbound | Costa Coffee - Northbound, Washington Services | 800 yd | |
| Costa Coffee - Southbound | Washington Services | 802 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champs Sports Bar & Grill | Champs Sports Bar And Grill, Dunnock Drive | 139 yd | |
| The Cherry Tree | Ayton Village Centre, Washington | 361 yd | |
| The Highwayman | The Licensee, The Highwayman | 737 yd | |
| Board Inn | Board Inn Ph, Penshaw View | 900 yd | |
| The Woodlands | The Licensee, Woodlands Public House | 1,048 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny Fast Fry | Unit 1, Lambton Village Centre | 737 yd | |
| Greggs - Washington Northbound | Greggs - Washington Northbound, Washington Services | 800 yd | |
| Greggs - Washington Southbound | Washington Services | 802 yd | |
| Cod Loves A Fryer | Unit 3, Rickleton Village Centre | 999 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oxclose Community Academy DILSTON CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,089 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 201.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.