Station Road, Washington, NE38 7BE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE38 7BE is primarily male, with 53.9% of the population 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	46.9%	46.1%	-0.8%	51.0%	-4.9%
Male	53.1%	53.9%	0.8%	49.0%	4.9%

Partnership Status

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 7BE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.5% 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	40.4%	55.5%	15.1%	37.9%	17.6%
Married: Opposite sex	10.3%	12.6%	2.3%	44.2%	-31.6%
Separated	9.6%	4.2%	-5.4%	2.2%	2.0%
Divorced	30.1%	21.8%	-8.3%	9.1%	12.7%
Widowed	9.6%	5.9%	-3.7%	6.1%	-0.2%

Health

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (47.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	28.3%	18.8%	-9.5%	48.4%	-29.6%
Good health	29%	28.9%	-0.1%	33.6%	-4.7%
Fair health	26.2%	29.7%	3.5%	12.7%	17.0%
Bad health	11.7%	14.1%	2.4%	4.0%	10.1%
Very bad health	4.8%	8.6%	3.8%	1.2%	7.4%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around NE38 7BE this area, 28.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 19.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	34.6%	28.6%	-6.0%	18.2%	10.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.7%	15.1%	0.4%	9.6%	5.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.6%	14.3%	-3.3%	13.4%	0.9%
Apprenticeship	3.7%	6.7%	3.0%	5.3%	1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.4%	10.9%	3.5%	16.9%	-6.0%
Degree or Similar	15.4%	19.3%	3.9%	33.8%	-14.5%
Other	6.6%	5%	-1.6%	2.8%	2.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	0.7%	-0.7%
White	98.6%	100%	1.4%	81.4%	18.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.9% 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	96.6%	96.9%	0.3%	83.2%	13.7%
European Union	1.4%	2.3%	0.9%	6.1%	-3.8%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.3%	-0.5%
Oceania	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.6%	96.9%	0.3%	83.2%	13.7%
10+ Years	0%	2.3%	2.3%	9.8%	-7.5%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0.8%	0.1%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	2.8%	0%	-2.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	63.3%	76.7%	-13.4%
Spain	0.8%	0.4%	0.4%
Poland	1.6%	1.3%	0.3%
North America and the Caribbean	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
No passport held	33.6%	13.5%	20.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44.5%	37.2%	7.3%
Christian	51.6%	46.2%	5.4%
Jewish	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Not answered	3.1%	6.0%	-2.9%

Safety

Is Station Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Station Road was 53.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.3% lower than the Washington Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Station Road has the 37th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Washington Central and the 378th lowest crime rate of 922 local areas in Sunderland .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,500

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in NE38 7BE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Station Road are based on 42 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Sunderland.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Station Road, Washington, NE38 7BE

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE38 7BE

Average Price
£123,503

Semi-Detached
£166,514

Terraced
£122,606

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£83,182

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Station Road

Average Price
£112,976

Semi-Detached
£175,845

Terraced
£133,908

Detached
£320,836

Flats/Maisonettes
£92,136

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Station Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
61 Station Road, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£101,000	2019-09-06	£135,246
43 Station Road, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£90,000	2019-01-18	£124,020
53 - 55 Station Road, Washington, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£70,000	2011-09-30	£85,268
53 - 55 Station Road, Washington, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2010-08-27	£268,507
53 - 55 Station Road, Washington, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£70,000	2009-05-01	£77,257

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE38 7BE

Employment

NE38 7BE 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	41
Long-Term Sick or disabled	29
Retired	21
Part-Time Employee	9
Other	6
Looking after home or family	5
Unemployed	3
Student (economically inactive)	2
Self-Employed	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Manufacturing	7
Human health and social work activities	6
Education	5
Construction	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Other	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Administrative and support service activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA	4out of 4	2,454 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Usworth Colliery Nursery School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL	3out of 4	2,534 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX	- not rated	4,579 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Columbia Primary School Brady Square , Columbia NE38 7BP	- not rated	175 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
John F Kennedy Primary School Station Road , Columbia NE38 7AR	- not rated	415 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
John F Kennedy Primary School Station Road , Columbia NE38 7AR	3out of 4	415 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Barmston Infant School Westerhope Road , Barmston Centre NE38 8JA	- not rated	704 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Barmston Junior School Westerhope Road , Barmston Centre NE38 8JA	- not rated	704 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Biddick Academy Biddick Lane , NE38 8AL	3out of 4	809 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Biddick School Sports College Biddick Lane , NE38 8AL	- not rated	809 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Robert of Newminster Roman Catholic School Biddick Lane , NE38 8AF	- not rated	1,274 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	1,274 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Washington Academy Spout Lane , NE37 2AA	2out of 4	1,843 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA	- not rated	4,565 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA	3out of 4	4,626 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Christ's College Pennywell Road , SR4 8PG	3out of 4	5,060 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Columbia Grange School Oxclose Road , NE38 7NY	4out of 4	241 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Columbia Grange School Oxclose Road , NE38 7NY	- not rated	241 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Moordale Academy Tower Road , Washington NE37 2SH	- not rated	1,622 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wellbank School Wellbank Road , NE37 1NN	- not rated	3,168 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wellbank School Wellbank Road , NE37 1NL	- not rated	3,253 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Cosy Cafe	Cafe And Restaurant, Woodridge Gardens	143 yd
The Virtual Golf Centre Ltd	10 Eddison Road, Swan Industrial Estate	206 yd
ATI's Washington	1 Swan Road, Swan	243 yd
Cafe Life	Washington Mind (The Life House), Grasmere Terrace	460 yd
The Coffee Club	13 Stirling Close, Pattinson South	567 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Washington Station Celtic Club	Henrietta House, Station Road	68 yd
Sky Lounge	Oxclose Road, Washington	183 yd
The Victoria	The Licensee, Victoria Hotel	551 yd
Westwood Club - Washington Station C I U	Westwood Club, Station Road	590 yd
NE38 Sports Bar	NE38 Sports Bar Flat, Barmston Centre	836 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
May Hong	51, 49	1 yd
Elite Caterers	Henrietta House A, 36	73 yd
Sweet Dreams Express Desserts	Iqbal Newsagents, 4 - 5 Railway Terrace	86 yd
Archer And Scott Kitchen And Catering	1 Eddison Road, Swan Industrial Estate	178 yd
Starved	2 Eddison Road, Swan Industrial Estate	179 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Glebe Park WESTWOOD GARDENS	grass pitches	626 yd
Barmston Village Primary School BARMSTON CENTRE	grass pitches	700 yd
Biddick Academy BIDDICK LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	745 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of NE38 7BE