Park Chare is in Washington and in Sunderland district. NE38 7LH 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 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Park Chare, Washington, NE38 7LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE38 7RJ, NE38 7LJ, NE38 7RG, NE38 7LN, NE38 7RA, NE38 7LS, NE38 7RH, NE38 7LP, NE38 7DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE38 7LH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% 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 | 52.4% | 54.4% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 47.6% | 45.6% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
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 | 30.5% | 32.3% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.7% | 46% | 1.3% | 44.2% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 15.6% | 10.5% | -5.1% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 8.5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 | 45.7% | 35.8% | -9.9% | 48.4% | -12.6% |
| Good health | 28% | 37.9% | 9.9% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 18.1% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 5.5% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 | 26.7% | 20.5% | -6.2% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 10% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 12.4% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 8% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 16.1% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 21% | 30.1% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -3.7% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.8% | 98.6% | 1.8% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97.6% 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 | 97.7% | 97.6% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 97.6% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 9.8% | -9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.3% | 76.7% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 19.7% | 13.5% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 58% | 46.2% | 11.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Chare was 39.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.4% lower than the Washington Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Park Chare has the 24th lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Washington Central and the 216th lowest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Park Chare, Washington, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-01-03 | £268,036 |
| 1 Park Chare, Washington, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2022-10-18 | £417,638 |
| 3 Park Chare, Washington, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2018-12-17 | £287,424 |
| 13 Park Chare, Washington, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2017-08-04 | £265,855 |
| 14 Park Chare, Washington, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £242,500 | 2017-02-10 | £327,620 |
NE38 7LH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 7LH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| 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 | 1,690 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Usworth Colliery Nursery School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL | 3out of 4 | 2,139 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 5,317 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wessington Primary School Lanercost , NE38 7PY | 3out of 4 | 387 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddick Primary School Kirkham , Biddick Village NE38 7HQ | 3out of 4 | 405 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John F Kennedy Primary School Station Road , Columbia NE38 7AR | 3out of 4 | 491 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Village Lane , NE38 7HU | 3out of 4 | 527 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barmston Village Primary School Barmston Centre , NE38 8JA | 3out of 4 | 875 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 | 881 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washington Academy Spout Lane , NE37 2AA | 1out of 4 | 1,230 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 | 1,347 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Community Academy Dilston Close , Oxclose Village NE38 0LN | 3out of 4 | 1,810 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy Birtley Lane , Birtley DH3 2LP | 2out of 4 | 3,606 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 | 5,375 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 | 904 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Top School Wealcroft , Felling NE10 8LT | 3out of 4 | 4,826 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Education and Services for People with Autism Ferryboat Lane , SR5 3RL | - not rated | 4,886 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Life | Washington Mind (The Life House), Grasmere Terrace | 287 yd | |
| Olivias Coffee House | Former Aged Persons Shelter, Village Lane | 591 yd | |
| The Forge | The Farriers Forge, The Green | 642 yd | |
| The Green Tea Room | The Green Tea Room And Florist, The Green | 642 yd | |
| Thats Amore Wine \& Kitchen | 13 Spout Lane, Washington | 648 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Club - Washington Station C I U | Westwood Club, Station Road | 191 yd | |
| The Victoria | The Licensee, Victoria Hotel | 369 yd | |
| Washington Union Club | 14, Village Lane | 564 yd | |
| Cross Keys | The Licensee, Spout Lane | 584 yd | |
| Washington Arms | The Licensee, Washington Arms | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ritz Traditional Fish & Chips | 12 Eden Villas, Washington | 553 yd | |
| Ping On Chinese Takeaway | 46, Valley Forge | 742 yd | |
| May Hong | 51, 49 | 745 yd | |
| P&A Gormans | Fish And Chip Shop, Barmston Centre | 784 yd | |
| Elite Caterers | Henrietta House A, 36 | 800 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 15, The Galleries | 1,035 yd | |
| Aldi Foodstores Ltd. | Unit C, Galleries Retail Park | 1,035 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury, 59 | 1,035 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores, The Galleries | 1,035 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Glebe Park WESTWOOD GARDENS | grass pitches | 209 yd |
| Barmston Village Primary School BARMSTON CENTRE | grass pitches | 779 yd |
| Biddick Academy BIDDICK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 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 | 875 yd |
| Washington Leisure Centre (Closed) Washington Centre | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 936 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 29 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 26.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 34.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 34.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 6.42 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.