The Gables is in Washington and in Sunderland district. NE38 7DW 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Gables, Washington, NE38 7DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE38 7DP, NE38 7DN, NE38 7ED, NE38 7TQ, NE38 7TA, NE38 7DS, NE38 7DR, NE38 7DL, NE38 7EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE38 7DW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55% 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 | 53.1% | 55% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 4.0% |
| Male | 46.9% | 45% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -4.0% |
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 | 29.7% | 38.3% | 8.6% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52% | 43.5% | -8.5% | 44.2% | -0.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 4.4% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 8.5% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 7% | 4.8% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 40.3% | 45.3% | 5.0% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 33.3% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 16% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 4% | -3.9% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.9% | 21.5% | -7.4% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 8.8% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.7% | 18.3% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 4.8% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 24.3% | 12.2% | 16.9% | 7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.4% | 20.7% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 4.7% | 1.6% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.7% | 99% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 98% 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 | 99% | 98% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.7% | 98% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 76.7% | 4.8% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 53% | 46.2% | 6.8% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Gables was 64.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.5% lower than the Washington Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Gables has the 31st highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Washington Central and the 443rd lowest crime rate of 922 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.3%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 The Gables, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £62,500 | 2024-04-03 | £70,304 |
| 20 The Gables, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2020-12-11 | £122,544 |
| 6 The Gables, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2017-11-24 | £129,115 |
| 12 The Gables, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2015-05-20 | £94,846 |
| 13 The Gables, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2015-02-04 | £129,934 |
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,882 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Usworth Colliery Nursery School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL | 3out of 4 | 2,608 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | - not rated | 5,180 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biddick Primary School Kirkham , Biddick Village NE38 7HQ | 3out of 4 | 438 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John F Kennedy Primary School Station Road , Columbia NE38 7AR | - not rated | 531 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John F Kennedy Primary School Station Road , Columbia NE38 7AR | 3out of 4 | 531 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Primary School Brady Square , Columbia NE38 7BP | - not rated | 598 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe Village Primary School and Nursery Lanercost , Glebe Village NE38 7PY | - not rated | 834 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biddick Academy Biddick Lane , NE38 8AL | 3out of 4 | 388 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddick School Sports College Biddick Lane , NE38 8AL | - not rated | 388 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Robert of Newminster Roman Catholic School Biddick Lane , NE38 8AF | - not rated | 890 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 | 890 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washington Academy Spout Lane , NE37 2AA | 2out of 4 | 1,738 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | - not rated | 5,164 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 3out of 4 | 5,226 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 520 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Grange School Oxclose Road , NE38 7NY | - not rated | 520 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moordale Academy Tower Road , Washington NE37 2SH | - not rated | 1,768 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellbank School Wellbank Road , NE37 1NN | - not rated | 2,960 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellbank School Wellbank Road , NE37 1NL | - not rated | 3,055 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Life | Washington Mind (The Life House), Grasmere Terrace | 405 yd | |
| The Cosy Cafe | Cafe And Restaurant, Woodridge Gardens | 464 yd | |
| ATI's Washington | 1 Swan Road, Swan | 751 yd | |
| The Virtual Golf Centre Ltd | 10 Eddison Road, Swan Industrial Estate | 793 yd | |
| Little Coffee Bean | Washington Leisure Centre, Washington Town Centre | 1,056 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Victoria | The Licensee, Victoria Hotel | 129 yd | |
| Westwood Club - Washington Station C I U | Westwood Club, Station Road | 502 yd | |
| Sky Lounge | Oxclose Road, Washington | 506 yd | |
| Washington Station Celtic Club | Henrietta House, Station Road | 670 yd | |
| Washington Union Club | 14, Village Lane | 1,040 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ritz Traditional Fish & Chips | 12 Eden Villas, Washington | 268 yd | |
| May Hong | 51, 49 | 602 yd | |
| Sweet Dreams Express Desserts | Iqbal Newsagents, 4 - 5 Railway Terrace | 642 yd | |
| Elite Caterers | Henrietta House A, 36 | 676 yd | |
| The Twisted Apron | 24 Swan Road, Swan | 698 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Biddick Academy BIDDICK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 343 yd |
| Glebe Park WESTWOOD GARDENS | grass pitches | 564 yd |
| St Robert Of Newminster School BIDDICK LANE | grass pitches | 890 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 | 1,008 yd |
| Barmston Village Primary School BARMSTON CENTRE | grass pitches | 1,037 yd |
| Washington Leisure Centre (Closed) Washington Centre | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,053 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 152.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.