Dunstanburgh Close is in Washington and in Sunderland district. NE38 0JQ 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 Dunstanburgh Close, Washington, NE38 0JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE38 0JH, NE38 0JE, NE38 0JG, NE38 0JJ, NE38 0JW, NE38 0JF, NE38 0JN, NE38 0JP, NE38 0HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE38 0JQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.1% | 48.5% | 3.4% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 54.9% | 51.5% | -3.4% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NE38 0JQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 53.5% | 67.1% | 13.6% | 37.9% | 29.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.2% | 15.6% | -4.6% | 44.2% | -28.6% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 18.3% | 11.6% | -6.7% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 39% | 41.3% | 2.3% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 34.2% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 16.3% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 5.8% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
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 14%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.7% | 23.3% | -4.4% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24.4% | 13.4% | -11.0% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.9% | 20.9% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 7.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 5.8% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 18.6% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 8% | 14% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -19.8% |
| Other | 3.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.2% | 97.1% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 95.1% | 94.1% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 0.4% | -3.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 94.1% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0.4% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.5% | 76.7% | -14.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 34.2% | 13.5% | 20.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62.8% | 37.2% | 25.6% |
| Christian | 31% | 46.2% | -15.2% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dunstanburgh Close was 226.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 111.8% higher than the Washington Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dunstanburgh Close has the 6th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Washington Central and the 113th highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 107.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 121 Dunstanburgh Close, Washington, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £41,000 | 2022-07-22 | £41,492 |
| 130 Dunstanburgh Close, Washington, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2021-07-23 | £52,221 |
| 113 Dunstanburgh Close, Washington, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2016-08-22 | £64,883 |
| 121 Dunstanburgh Close, Washington, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2007-11-27 | £58,103 |
| 130 Dunstanburgh Close, Washington, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £57,950 | 2006-08-11 | £57,608 |
The percentage of student residents living in NE38 0JQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Education | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 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 | 112 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Usworth Colliery Nursery School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL | 3out of 4 | 2,954 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 | 87 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Boste Catholic Primary School Castle Road , Oxclose Village NE38 0HL | 3out of 4 | 298 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holley Park Academy Ayton Road , Oxclose NE38 0LR | 3out of 4 | 699 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 |
| Blackfell Primary School Knoulberry , Blackfell NE37 1HA | 3out of 4 | 835 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 | 253 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddick Academy Biddick Lane , NE38 8AL | 2out of 4 | 1,836 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 | 1,916 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washington Academy Spout Lane , NE37 2AA | 1out of 4 | 1,975 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy Birtley Lane , Birtley DH3 2LP | 2out of 4 | 2,039 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,290 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Top School Wealcroft , Felling NE10 8LT | 3out of 4 | 4,302 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars Academy Ivy Lane , Low Fell NE9 6QD | 3out of 4 | 5,069 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Furrowfield School Whitehill Drive , Felling NE10 9RZ | 3out of 4 | 5,394 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice & Elsies Tearooms And Cafe | In Shops Unit 25, 80 | 637 yd | |
| Belta Scran | Units 110 To 112, In Shops | 637 yd | |
| Little Coffee Bean | Washington Leisure Centre, Washington Town Centre | 646 yd | |
| Gillies Restaurant Wash Ltd | 11, The Galleries | 653 yd | |
| Muffin Break | Mall Cafe B, The Galleries | 653 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ox & Plough | The Licensee, Ox And Plough | 346 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | Gala Clubs, Washington Town Centre | 653 yd | |
| Oasis | The Licensee, The Oasis | 653 yd | |
| The Highwayman | The Licensee, The Highwayman | 856 yd | |
| The Honest Boy | Knoulberry Road, Blackfell | 906 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qin | In Shops Unit 29, 80 | 637 yd | |
| Flava's | In Shops Unit 31, 80 | 637 yd | |
| Redz | The Oasis A, 10 | 653 yd | |
| Sunny Fast Fry | Unit 1, Lambton Village Centre | 856 yd | |
| Rav's Fish Bar | 150 Rushyrig, Blackfell | 886 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 15, The Galleries | 653 yd | |
| Aldi Foodstores Ltd. | Unit C, Galleries Retail Park | 653 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury, 59 | 653 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores, The Galleries | 653 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oxclose Community Academy DILSTON CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 340 yd |
| Washington Leisure Centre (Closed) Washington Centre | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 646 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 | 706 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 | 71.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.