Dilston Close is in Washington and in Sunderland district. NE38 0HE 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dilston Close, Washington, NE38 0HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE38 0HD, NE38 0HA, NE38 0JW, NE38 0JH, NE38 0JQ, NE38 0JE, NE38 0JP, NE38 0HB, NE38 0LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE38 0HE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 49.6% | 53.4% | 3.8% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 50.4% | 46.6% | -3.8% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NE38 0HE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.9% | 23.5% | -0.4% | 37.9% | -14.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.1% | 62.1% | -5.0% | 44.2% | 17.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 5% | 8.2% | 3.2% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 5.8% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 50.9% | 44.8% | -6.1% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 37.5% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 14.6% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.2% | 15.5% | 4.3% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 10.7% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 14.8% | -4.8% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.5% | 8.2% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.5% | 19.6% | 3.1% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.2% | 28.5% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -5.3% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.9% | 97.3% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 98.9% | 95.7% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.7% | 96% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.4% | 76.7% | 12.7% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.6% | 37.2% | -4.6% |
| Christian | 65.2% | 46.2% | 19.0% |
| Not answered | 2.1% | 6.0% | -3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dilston Close was 86.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.3% lower than the Washington Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dilston Close has the 25th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Washington Central and the 434th highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92 Dilston Close, Washington, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2024-09-13 | £67,193 |
| 61 Dilston Close, Washington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-08-21 | £180,091 |
| 86 Dilston Close, Washington, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £72,500 | 2024-08-09 | £74,489 |
| 89 Dilston Close, Washington, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £72,500 | 2023-07-14 | £72,716 |
| 87 Dilston Close, Washington, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2023-06-29 | £86,628 |
NE38 0HE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NE38 0HE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 104 |
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Education | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA | 4out of 4 | 183 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Usworth Colliery Nursery School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL | 3out of 4 | 3,162 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxclose Primary Academy Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA | 3out of 4 | 216 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Boste Catholic Primary School Castle Road , Oxclose Village NE38 0HL | 3out of 4 | 461 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holley Park Academy Ayton Road , Oxclose NE38 0LR | 3out of 4 | 492 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambton Primary School Caradoc Close , Lambton Village NE38 0PL | 3out of 4 | 660 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfell Primary School Knoulberry , Blackfell NE37 1HA | 3out of 4 | 940 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 89 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy Birtley Lane , Birtley DH3 2LP | 2out of 4 | 1,876 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddick Academy Biddick Lane , NE38 8AL | 2out of 4 | 1,900 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College Biddick Lane , NE38 8AF | 3out of 4 | 1,925 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washington Academy Spout Lane , NE37 2AA | 1out of 4 | 2,180 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 | 2,390 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Top School Wealcroft , Felling NE10 8LT | 3out of 4 | 4,430 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars Academy Ivy Lane , Low Fell NE9 6QD | 3out of 4 | 5,105 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crafting Connections CIC | Lambton Community Centre, Lambton Village Centre | 718 yd | |
| Little Coffee Bean | Washington Leisure Centre, Washington Town Centre | 801 yd | |
| Alice & Elsies Tearooms And Cafe | In Shops Unit 25, 80 | 828 yd | |
| Belta Scran | Units 110 To 112, In Shops | 828 yd | |
| Gillies Restaurant Wash Ltd | 11, The Galleries | 850 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ox & Plough | The Licensee, Ox And Plough | 252 yd | |
| The Highwayman | The Licensee, The Highwayman | 728 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | Gala Clubs, Washington Town Centre | 850 yd | |
| Oasis | The Licensee, The Oasis | 850 yd | |
| The Cherry Tree | Ayton Village Centre, Washington | 923 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny Fast Fry | Unit 1, Lambton Village Centre | 728 yd | |
| Qin | In Shops Unit 29, 80 | 828 yd | |
| Flava's | In Shops Unit 31, 80 | 828 yd | |
| Redz | The Oasis A, 10 | 850 yd | |
| Rav's Fish Bar | 150 Rushyrig, Blackfell | 992 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 15, The Galleries | 850 yd | |
| Aldi Foodstores Ltd. | Unit C, Galleries Retail Park | 850 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury, 59 | 850 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores, The Galleries | 850 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oxclose Community Academy DILSTON CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 213 yd |
| Washington Leisure Centre (Closed) Washington Centre | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 800 yd |
| Washington Leisure Centre WASHINGTON LEISURE CENTRE ADMINISTRATIVE WASHINGTON LEISURE CENTRE ADMINISTRATIVE WASHINGTON TOWN CENTRE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 863 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 | 55.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.