Chacombe is in Washington and in Sunderland district. NE38 7HB 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 Chacombe, Washington, NE38 7HB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE38 7HD, NE38 7HE, NE38 7TU, NE38 7NX, NE38 7NS, NE38 7NU, NE38 7TX, NE38 7NP, NE38 7HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE38 7HB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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 | 48.5% | 53.3% | 4.8% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 51.5% | 46.7% | -4.8% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 7HB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.3% 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 | 25.7% | 25.5% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.3% | 58.3% | -3.0% | 44.2% | 14.1% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 8.1% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 6.2% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 50.6% | 41.4% | -9.2% | 48.4% | -7.0% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 40.3% | 9.0% | 33.6% | 6.7% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 12.8% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 14.1% | 12.7% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 9.7% | -9.3% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 16.6% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.4% | 8.9% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 15.4% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.8% | 33.2% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.4% | 98.6% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 99.3% 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 | 99.4% | 99.3% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 16.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| 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 | 99.1% | 99.3% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 16.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 9.8% | -9.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.3% | 76.7% | 12.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.5% | 37.2% | -11.7% |
| Christian | 70% | 46.2% | 23.8% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chacombe was 34.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.2% lower than the Washington Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chacombe has the 20th lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Washington Central and the 175th lowest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 71.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Chacombe, Washington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,500 | 2024-03-15 | £217,432 |
| 31 Chacombe, Washington, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £96,500 | 2023-07-03 | £96,787 |
| 29 Chacombe, Washington, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2022-07-04 | £91,081 |
| 35 Chacombe, Washington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £166,500 | 2022-04-26 | £180,747 |
| 37 Chacombe, Washington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £163,500 | 2021-12-02 | £181,609 |
NE38 7HB 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 7HB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 101 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 1,366 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Usworth Colliery Nursery School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL | 3out of 4 | 3,115 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 | 630 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambton Primary School Caradoc Close , Lambton Village NE38 0PL | 3out of 4 | 901 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wessington Primary School Lanercost , NE38 7PY | 3out of 4 | 1,068 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fatfield Academy Southcroft , Fatfield NE38 8RB | 3out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John F Kennedy Primary School Station Road , Columbia NE38 7AR | 3out of 4 | 1,309 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 654 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 | 658 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Community Academy Dilston Close , Oxclose Village NE38 0LN | 3out of 4 | 1,379 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washington Academy Spout Lane , NE37 2AA | 1out of 4 | 2,135 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy Birtley Lane , Birtley DH3 2LP | 2out of 4 | 2,997 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,241 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Top School Wealcroft , Felling NE10 8LT | 3out of 4 | 5,336 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 Courtyard At Arts Centre Washington | The Washington Arts Centre, Biddick Lane | 828 yd | |
| Little Coffee Bean | Washington Leisure Centre, Washington Town Centre | 875 yd | |
| Crafting Connections CIC | Lambton Community Centre, Lambton Village Centre | 961 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Victoria | The Licensee, Victoria Hotel | 822 yd | |
| The Keel Boat | Stockfold, Washington | 873 yd | |
| The Highwayman | The Licensee, The Highwayman | 918 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny Fast Fry | Unit 1, Lambton Village Centre | 918 yd | |
| Ritz Traditional Fish & Chips | 12 Eden Villas, Washington | 960 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Robert Of Newminster School BIDDICK LANE | grass pitches | 573 yd |
| Biddick Academy BIDDICK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 596 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 | 868 yd |
| Washington Leisure Centre (Closed) Washington Centre | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 870 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 | 33.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 31.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 44.04 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 44.04 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 11.98 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.