Romney Villas is in Washington and in Sunderland district. NE38 7ED 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 Romney Villas, Washington, NE38 7ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE38 7DS, NE38 7DW, NE38 7DR, NE38 7DN, NE38 7DP, NE38 7EE, NE38 7TA, NE38 7DT, NE38 7EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE38 7ED, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 51.1% | 52.1% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 48.9% | 47.9% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NE38 7ED there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.8% | 25.6% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.9% | 54.2% | -6.7% | 44.2% | 10.0% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 6% | 9.3% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 7.5% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 50% | 43.5% | -6.5% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 39.2% | 8.9% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 12.3% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.5% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.9% | 20.3% | -0.6% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 10.1% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 12.8% | -6.8% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 9.3% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 15% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.8% | 27.8% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -6.0% |
| Other | 5.5% | 4.8% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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 | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| White | 97.4% | 98.1% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
In this area, 98.5% 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 | 97.4% | 98.5% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 98.5% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.8% | 76.7% | 14.1% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.5% | 37.2% | -5.7% |
| Christian | 63.5% | 46.2% | 17.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Romney Villas was 95.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.7% lower than the Washington Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Romney Villas has the 20th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Washington Central and the 327th highest crime rate of 922 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Romney Villas, Washington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2013-09-06 | £186,058 |
| 4 Romney Villas, Washington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2004-06-04 | £184,437 |
| 4 Romney Villas, Washington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £46,000 | 1997-06-24 | £170,480 |
NE38 7ED area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 7ED area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 82 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 1,922 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Usworth Colliery Nursery School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL | 3out of 4 | 2,684 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | - not rated | 5,165 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 | 494 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Primary School Brady Square , Columbia NE38 7BP | - not rated | 571 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John F Kennedy Primary School Station Road , Columbia NE38 7AR | - not rated | 582 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John F Kennedy Primary School Station Road , Columbia NE38 7AR | 3out of 4 | 582 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe Village Primary School and Nursery Lanercost , Glebe Village NE38 7PY | - not rated | 911 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 | 316 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddick School Sports College Biddick Lane , NE38 8AL | - not rated | 316 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Robert of Newminster Roman Catholic School Biddick Lane , NE38 8AF | - not rated | 823 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 | 823 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washington Academy Spout Lane , NE37 2AA | 2out of 4 | 1,819 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 | 5,146 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 3out of 4 | 5,208 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 | 484 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Grange School Oxclose Road , NE38 7NY | - not rated | 484 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moordale Academy Tower Road , Washington NE37 2SH | - not rated | 1,838 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellbank School Wellbank Road , NE37 1NN | - not rated | 3,041 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellbank School Wellbank Road , NE37 1NL | - not rated | 3,135 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cosy Cafe | Cafe And Restaurant, Woodridge Gardens | 456 yd | |
| Cafe Life | Washington Mind (The Life House), Grasmere Terrace | 464 yd | |
| ATI's Washington | 1 Swan Road, Swan | 722 yd | |
| The Virtual Golf Centre Ltd | 10 Eddison Road, Swan Industrial Estate | 797 yd | |
| The Courtyard At Arts Centre Washington | The Washington Arts Centre, Biddick Lane | 1,003 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Victoria | The Licensee, Victoria Hotel | 200 yd | |
| Sky Lounge | Oxclose Road, Washington | 480 yd | |
| Westwood Club - Washington Station C I U | Westwood Club, Station Road | 571 yd | |
| Washington Station Celtic Club | Henrietta House, Station Road | 667 yd | |
| The Keel Boat | Stockfold, Washington | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ritz Traditional Fish & Chips | 12 Eden Villas, Washington | 265 yd | |
| May Hong | 51, 49 | 598 yd | |
| Sweet Dreams Express Desserts | Iqbal Newsagents, 4 - 5 Railway Terrace | 627 yd | |
| The Twisted Apron | 24 Swan Road, Swan | 650 yd | |
| Elite Caterers | Henrietta House A, 36 | 671 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Biddick Academy BIDDICK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 267 yd |
| Glebe Park WESTWOOD GARDENS | grass pitches | 634 yd |
| St Robert Of Newminster School BIDDICK LANE | grass pitches | 824 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 | 1,063 yd |
| Barmston Village Primary School BARMSTON CENTRE | grass pitches | 1,084 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 191.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.