Hambleton Road is in Washington and in Sunderland district. NE38 0PY is located in the Washington Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Washington and Sunderland West. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hambleton Road, Washington, NE38 0PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE38 0QA, NE38 0PX, NE38 0QN, NE38 0RA, NE38 0PJ, NE38 0QL, NE38 0QJ, NE38 0PP, NE38 0PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE38 0PY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% 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 | 53.8% | 54.6% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 3.6% |
| Male | 46.2% | 45.4% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -3.6% |
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 | 21.9% | 24.1% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -13.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.1% | 48.2% | -5.9% | 44.2% | 4.0% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 15% | 5.6% | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Widowed | 11.6% | 10.9% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
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 | 35% | 37.5% | 2.5% | 48.4% | -10.9% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 37.9% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 18% | 16.2% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 7.1% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.5% | 19.1% | -11.4% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 14.1% | 0.8% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 13.6% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 9.1% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 15.9% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.2% | 28.2% | 2.0% | 33.8% | -5.6% |
| Other | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.4% | 97.6% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 97.2% 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 | 97% | 97.2% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 97.2% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 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 | 86.5% | 76.7% | 9.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 56.9% | 46.2% | 10.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hambleton Road was 47.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.8% lower than the Washington Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hambleton Road has the 31st lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Washington Central and the 343rd lowest crime rate of 922 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Hambleton Road, Washington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2021-08-20 | £185,592 |
| 35 Hambleton Road, Washington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2020-07-03 | £181,967 |
| 34 Hambleton Road, Washington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2020-02-28 | £182,164 |
| 28 Hambleton Road, Washington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2019-12-09 | £173,070 |
| 33 Hambleton Road, Washington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £139,995 | 2018-11-09 | £187,515 |
NE38 0PY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 0PY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 956 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Usworth Colliery Nursery School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL | 3out of 4 | 3,619 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Murray Road Nursery School Murray Road , DH2 2AT | - not rated | 4,976 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lambton Primary School Caradoc Close , Lambton Village NE38 0PL | 3out of 4 | 134 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holley Park Academy Ayton Road , Oxclose NE38 0LR | 3out of 4 | 659 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holley Park Primary School Ayton Road , Oxclose NE38 0LR | - not rated | 659 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ayton Primary School Dunlin Drive , Ayton Village NE38 0EB | - not rated | 779 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harraton Primary School Firtree Avenue , Harraton NE38 9BA | - not rated | 887 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 846 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Community Academy Dilston Close , Oxclose Village NE38 0LN | - not rated | 846 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Robert of Newminster Roman Catholic School Biddick Lane , NE38 8AF | - not rated | 1,381 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington Biddick Lane , NE38 8AF | 3out of 4 | 1,381 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddick Academy Biddick Lane , NE38 8AL | 3out of 4 | 1,551 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 | 2,144 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Grange School Oxclose Road , NE38 7NY | - not rated | 2,144 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moordale Academy Tower Road , Washington NE37 2SH | - not rated | 3,039 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellbank School Wellbank Road , NE37 1NN | - not rated | 3,267 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellbank School Wellbank Road , NE37 1NL | - not rated | 3,371 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crafting Connections CIC | Lambton Community Centre, Lambton Village Centre | 61 yd | |
| ESS Catering | Rolls Royce PLC, Radial Park Road | 816 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | Emerson Road, Emerson | 922 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Highwayman | The Licensee, The Highwayman | 99 yd | |
| Champs Sports Bar & Grill | Champs Sports Bar And Grill, Dunnock Drive | 739 yd | |
| The Cherry Tree | Ayton Village Centre, Washington | 778 yd | |
| Ox & Plough | The Licensee, Ox And Plough | 938 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny Fast Fry | Unit 1, Lambton Village Centre | 99 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oxclose Community Academy DILSTON CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 881 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 | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| 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 | 74.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.