Queensway is in Washington and in Sunderland district. NE38 7EG 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 Queensway, Washington, NE38 7EG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE38 7DG, NE38 7EF, NE38 7DN, NE38 7DL, NE38 7EE, NE38 7DW, NE38 7DQ, NE38 7EJ, NE38 7DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE38 7EG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 51% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 51.4% | 49% | -2.4% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 22.2% | 28.7% | 6.5% | 37.9% | -9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.8% | 50% | -9.8% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 14.4% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 6.9% | 3.1% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51% | 48.6% | -2.4% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 34% | 37% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 10.1% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.5% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.7% | 13% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 13.9% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 17.1% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 8.3% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 18.5% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.7% | 25.9% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -7.9% |
| Other | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.7% | 99.6% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
In this area, 99.6% 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% | 99.6% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 16.4% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99% | 99.6% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 16.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -9.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.5% | 76.7% | 8.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.2% | 37.2% | 3.0% |
| Christian | 53.1% | 46.2% | 6.9% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Queensway was 20.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.3% lower than the Washington Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Queensway has the 10th lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Washington Central and the 76th lowest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Queensway, Washington, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2024-10-25 | £80,351 |
| 2 Queensway, Washington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2019-03-22 | £123,265 |
| 7 Queensway, Washington, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £47,500 | 2018-12-17 | £55,840 |
| 6 Queensway, Washington, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2014-10-20 | £49,438 |
| 5 Queensway, Washington, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2007-10-12 | £60,155 |
NE38 7EG 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 7EG 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 | 76 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,856 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Usworth Colliery Nursery School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL | 3out of 4 | 2,508 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 5,181 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 | 402 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John F Kennedy Primary School Station Road , Columbia NE38 7AR | 3out of 4 | 462 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wessington Primary School Lanercost , NE38 7PY | 3out of 4 | 750 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Village Lane , NE38 7HU | 3out of 4 | 934 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barmston Village Primary School Barmston Centre , NE38 8JA | 3out of 4 | 968 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 | 2out of 4 | 488 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College Biddick Lane , NE38 8AF | 3out of 4 | 985 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washington Academy Spout Lane , NE37 2AA | 1out of 4 | 1,637 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Community Academy Dilston Close , Oxclose Village NE38 0LN | 3out of 4 | 1,943 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy Birtley Lane , Birtley DH3 2LP | 2out of 4 | 3,702 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 1out of 4 | 5,229 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 | 561 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Education and Services for People with Autism Ferryboat Lane , SR5 3RL | - not rated | 4,893 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Top School Wealcroft , Felling NE10 8LT | 3out of 4 | 5,234 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 | 278 yd | |
| The Cosy Cafe | Cafe And Restaurant, Woodridge Gardens | 363 yd | |
| ATI's Washington | 1 Swan Road, Swan | 668 yd | |
| The Virtual Golf Centre Ltd | 10 Eddison Road, Swan Industrial Estate | 673 yd | |
| The Forage Community Project | Barmston Centre, Washington | 959 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Victoria | The Licensee, Victoria Hotel | 66 yd | |
| Westwood Club - Washington Station C I U | Westwood Club, Station Road | 392 yd | |
| Sky Lounge | Oxclose Road, Washington | 427 yd | |
| Washington Station Celtic Club | Henrietta House, Station Road | 558 yd | |
| NE38 Sports Bar | NE38 Sports Bar Flat, Barmston Centre | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ritz Traditional Fish & Chips | 12 Eden Villas, Washington | 178 yd | |
| May Hong | 51, 49 | 492 yd | |
| Sweet Dreams Express Desserts | Iqbal Newsagents, 4 - 5 Railway Terrace | 543 yd | |
| Elite Caterers | Henrietta House A, 36 | 564 yd | |
| The Twisted Apron | 24 Swan Road, Swan | 649 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Biddick Academy BIDDICK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 447 yd |
| Glebe Park WESTWOOD GARDENS | grass pitches | 455 yd |
| Barmston Village Primary School BARMSTON CENTRE | grass pitches | 902 yd |
| St Robert Of Newminster School BIDDICK LANE | grass pitches | 1,009 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 | 1,072 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| 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 | 58.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.