Stanhope is in Washington and in Sunderland district. NE38 0LJ 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 Stanhope, Washington, NE38 0LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE38 0LL, NE38 0LG, NE38 0LU, NE38 0LQ, NE38 0LH, NE38 0LE, NE38 0LX, NE38 0LF, NE38 0LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE38 0LJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.6% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.4% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 32.7% | 35% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.4% | 41.1% | -9.3% | 44.2% | -3.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 12.6% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 6.9% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 44.7% | 41.1% | -3.6% | 48.4% | -7.3% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 38.2% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 15.5% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 19.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.2% | 24.3% | -0.9% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 15.8% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 17.4% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 6.9% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 13.4% | -0.9% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.8% | 19.4% | 0.6% | 33.8% | -14.4% |
| Other | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| White | 99.1% | 96.8% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 98.2% | 95.8% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 95.8% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 16.6% | 13.5% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.7% | 37.2% | 4.5% |
| Christian | 50.6% | 46.2% | 4.4% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stanhope was 33.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.9% lower than the Washington Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Stanhope has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Washington Central and the 227th lowest crime rate of 922 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Stanhope, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-11-29 | £135,572 |
| 40 Stanhope, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-03-28 | £146,384 |
| 38 Stanhope, Washington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2023-09-22 | £140,043 |
| 43 Stanhope, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2022-10-17 | £124,204 |
| 48 Stanhope, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2021-12-10 | £143,875 |
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA | 4out of 4 | 390 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Usworth Colliery Nursery School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL | 3out of 4 | 3,054 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Boste Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Castle Road , Oxclose Village NE38 0HL | - not rated | 353 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington Castle Road , Oxclose Village NE38 0HL | 4out of 4 | 353 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Junior School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose Village NE38 0LA | - not rated | 403 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Infant School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose Village NE38 0LA | - not rated | 403 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Primary Academy Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA | 3out of 4 | 403 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 449 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Community Academy Dilston Close , Oxclose Village NE38 0LN | - not rated | 449 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy Birtley Lane , Birtley DH3 2LP | 3out of 4 | 1,757 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Lawson of Beamish Community School Birtley Lane , Birtley DH3 2LP | - not rated | 1,757 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washington Academy Spout Lane , NE37 2AA | 2out of 4 | 2,141 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellbank School Wellbank Road , NE37 1NN | - not rated | 2,268 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellbank School Wellbank Road , NE37 1NL | - not rated | 2,365 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Grange School Oxclose Road , NE38 7NY | 4out of 4 | 2,752 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Grange School Oxclose Road , NE38 7NY | - not rated | 2,752 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moordale Academy Tower Road , Washington NE37 2SH | - not rated | 2,796 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelley's Kitchen | The Honest Boy, Knoulberry Road | 547 yd | |
| Gartlands | 10, Brockwell Road | 665 yd | |
| Canford Audio | Unit 20 3, Crowther Road | 806 yd | |
| Gillies Restaurant Wash Ltd | 11, The Galleries | 1,082 yd | |
| Muffin Break | Mall Cafe B, The Galleries | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ox & Plough | The Licensee, Ox And Plough | 359 yd | |
| The Honest Boy | Knoulberry Road, Blackfell | 522 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | Gala Clubs, Washington Town Centre | 1,082 yd | |
| Oasis | The Licensee, The Oasis | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rav's Fish Bar | 150 Rushyrig, Blackfell | 529 yd | |
| Divan Khanah/Divano's | 5, Elswick Road | 1,063 yd | |
| Redz | The Oasis A, 10 | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 1 Armstrong Road, Washington | 1,072 yd | |
| Iceland | 15, The Galleries | 1,082 yd | |
| Aldi Foodstores Ltd. | Unit C, Galleries Retail Park | 1,082 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury, 59 | 1,082 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores, The Galleries | 1,082 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oxclose Community Academy DILSTON CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 415 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 187.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.