Hogarth Drive is in Washington and in Sunderland district. NE38 7LA 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 Hogarth Drive, Washington, NE38 7LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE38 7DU, NE38 7LT, NE38 7LB, NE38 7DX, NE38 7LQ, NE38 7DT, NE38 7EB, NE38 7EA, NE38 8LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE38 7LA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 50.7% | 2.7% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 52% | 49.3% | -2.7% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 33.3% | 34.7% | 1.4% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 49% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 4.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 10% | 9.2% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 3.6% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 46.4% | 41.3% | -5.1% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 35.1% | -2.8% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 18.7% | 5.8% | 12.7% | 6.0% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 4% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 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.
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 22.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.4% | 16.6% | 4.2% | 18.2% | -1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24.3% | 9.5% | -14.8% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 19.6% | 2.9% | 13.4% | 6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 7.5% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.1% | 22.6% | 4.5% | 16.9% | 5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.5% | 22.6% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -11.2% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.5% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| White | 98% | 99.6% | 1.6% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
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 | 95.6% | 96.9% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 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 | 95.6% | 96.9% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.6% | 76.7% | 6.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.1% | 13.5% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.9% | 37.2% | 2.7% |
| Christian | 58.3% | 46.2% | 12.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 1.3% | 6.0% | -4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hogarth Drive was 56.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.8% lower than the Washington Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hogarth Drive has the 37th lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Washington Central and the 338th lowest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Hogarth Drive, Washington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2020-12-18 | £173,435 |
| 9 Hogarth Drive, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £113,500 | 2012-01-27 | £157,959 |
| 1 Hogarth Drive, Washington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,500 | 2011-05-27 | £173,871 |
| 5 Hogarth Drive, Washington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2011-04-08 | £175,266 |
| 9 Hogarth Drive, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2007-08-24 | £174,080 |
NE38 7LA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA | 4out of 4 | 2,081 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Usworth Colliery Nursery School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL | 3out of 4 | 2,902 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 5,094 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 | 707 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John F Kennedy Primary School Station Road , Columbia NE38 7AR | 3out of 4 | 746 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fatfield Academy Southcroft , Fatfield NE38 8RB | 3out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wessington Primary School Lanercost , NE38 7PY | 3out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barmston Village Primary School Barmston Centre , NE38 8JA | 3out of 4 | 1,224 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 | 198 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 | 669 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washington Academy Spout Lane , NE37 2AA | 1out of 4 | 2,056 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Community Academy Dilston Close , Oxclose Village NE38 0LN | 3out of 4 | 2,137 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy Birtley Lane , Birtley DH3 2LP | 2out of 4 | 3,825 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 | 5,132 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 | 419 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Education and Services for People with Autism Ferryboat Lane , SR5 3RL | - not rated | 4,955 yd | Special post 16 institution | 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 | 423 yd | |
| ATI's Washington | 1 Swan Road, Swan | 555 yd | |
| Cafe Life | Washington Mind (The Life House), Grasmere Terrace | 659 yd | |
| The Virtual Golf Centre Ltd | 10 Eddison Road, Swan Industrial Estate | 747 yd | |
| The Courtyard At Arts Centre Washington | The Washington Arts Centre, Biddick Lane | 840 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Lounge | Oxclose Road, Washington | 367 yd | |
| The Victoria | The Licensee, Victoria Hotel | 472 yd | |
| Washington Station Celtic Club | Henrietta House, Station Road | 605 yd | |
| Westwood Club - Washington Station C I U | Westwood Club, Station Road | 796 yd | |
| The Keel Boat | Stockfold, Washington | 800 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ritz Traditional Fish & Chips | 12 Eden Villas, Washington | 336 yd | |
| The Twisted Apron | 24 Swan Road, Swan | 414 yd | |
| The Cove By The Calabash Tree | 30 Swan Road, Swan | 463 yd | |
| Sweet Dreams Express Desserts | Iqbal Newsagents, 4 - 5 Railway Terrace | 528 yd | |
| May Hong | 51, 49 | 545 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Biddick Academy BIDDICK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 241 yd |
| St Robert Of Newminster School BIDDICK LANE | grass pitches | 732 yd |
| Glebe Park WESTWOOD GARDENS | grass pitches | 857 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.