Esther Square, Washington, NE38 7LU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE38 7LU, 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	57.6%	54.4%	-3.2%	51.0%	3.4%
Male	42.4%	45.6%	3.2%	49.0%	-3.4%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around NE38 7LU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	28.5%	42.2%	13.7%	37.9%	4.3%
Married: Opposite sex	45%	36.6%	-8.4%	44.2%	-7.6%
Married: Same sex	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.9%	2.8%	0.9%	2.2%	0.6%
Divorced	11%	9.5%	-1.5%	9.1%	0.4%
Widowed	12.9%	8.9%	-4.0%	6.1%	2.8%

Health

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	39.6%	39.6%	0.0%	48.4%	-8.8%
Good health	30.7%	30.6%	-0.1%	33.6%	-3.0%
Fair health	19.8%	17.6%	-2.2%	12.7%	4.9%
Bad health	7%	10.6%	3.6%	4.0%	6.6%
Very bad health	2.9%	1.6%	-1.3%	1.2%	0.4%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around NE38 7LU this area, 33.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 11.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	35%	33.7%	-1.3%	18.2%	15.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19.4%	15.6%	-3.8%	9.6%	6.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	22.3%	16.6%	-5.7%	13.4%	3.2%
Apprenticeship	3.9%	4.6%	0.7%	5.3%	-0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.7%	14.7%	6.0%	16.9%	-2.2%
Degree or Similar	6.5%	11.3%	4.8%	33.8%	-22.5%
Other	4.2%	3.4%	-0.8%	2.8%	0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.4%	1.2%
White	99.5%	97.4%	-2.1%	81.4%	16.0%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 99.7% 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	99.2%	99.7%	0.5%	83.2%	16.5%
European Union	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	6.1%	-6.1%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	5.6%	-5.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.2%	99.7%	0.5%	83.2%	16.5%
10+ Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	9.8%	-9.5%
2-5 Years	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	74.4%	76.7%	-2.3%
No passport held	25.6%	13.5%	12.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37%	37.2%	-0.2%
Christian	59.2%	46.2%	13.0%
Not answered	3.9%	6.0%	-2.1%

Safety

Is Esther Square Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Esther Square was 5.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.0% lower than the Washington Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Esther Square has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Washington Central and the 11th lowest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -94.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,500

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in NE38 7LU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Esther Square are based on 4 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Sunderland.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Esther Square, Washington, NE38 7LU

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE38 7LU

Average Price
£98,440

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£98,440

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Esther Square

Average Price
£99,491

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£99,491

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Esther SquareStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
15 Esther Square, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£78,500	2019-11-22	£99,657
2 Esther Square, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£71,000	2018-06-08	£90,466
7 Esther Square, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£72,000	2013-08-02	£99,670
16 Esther Square, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£93,000	2007-09-14	£108,171

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE38 7LU

Employment

NE38 7LU 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	94
Retired	89
Part-Time Employee	43
Long-Term Sick or disabled	28
Student (economically inactive)	23
Looking after home or family	19
Self-Employed	15
Unemployed	7
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	34
Manufacturing	22
Human health and social work activities	20
Transport and storage	19
Accommodation and food service activities	16
Construction	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Education	8
Other	8
Administrative and support service activities	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Information and communication	1
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA	4out of 4	2,149 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Usworth Colliery Nursery School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL	3out of 4	2,557 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX	4out of 4	4,899 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
John F Kennedy Primary School Station Road , Columbia NE38 7AR	3out of 4	375 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Biddick Primary School Kirkham , Biddick Village NE38 7HQ	3out of 4	695 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Barmston Village Primary School Barmston Centre , NE38 8JA	3out of 4	845 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wessington Primary School Lanercost , NE38 7PY	3out of 4	998 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Village Lane , NE38 7HU	3out of 4	1,080 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Biddick Academy Biddick Lane , NE38 8AL	2out of 4	544 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	1,044 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Washington Academy Spout Lane , NE37 2AA	1out of 4	1,764 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Oxclose Community Academy Dilston Close , Oxclose Village NE38 0LN	3out of 4	2,235 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy Birtley Lane , Birtley DH3 2LP	2out of 4	3,986 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA	1out of 4	4,945 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Christ's College Pennywell Road , SR4 8PG	2out of 4	5,377 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Columbia Grange School Oxclose Road , NE38 7NY	4out of 4	283 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Education and Services for People with Autism Ferryboat Lane , SR5 3RL	- not rated	4,657 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
North View Academy St. Lukes Road , South Hylton SR4 0HB	3out of 4	5,383 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hill Top School Wealcroft , Felling NE10 8LT	3out of 4	5,439 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Trinity Academy New Bridge Craigshaw Road , SR5 3NF	1out of 4	5,441 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Cosy Cafe	Cafe And Restaurant, Woodridge Gardens	73 yd
Cafe Life	Washington Mind (The Life House), Grasmere Terrace	362 yd
ATI's Washington	1 Swan Road, Swan	377 yd
The Virtual Golf Centre Ltd	10 Eddison Road, Swan Industrial Estate	415 yd
The Coffee Club	13 Stirling Close, Pattinson South	759 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sky Lounge	Oxclose Road, Washington	146 yd
Washington Station Celtic Club	Henrietta House, Station Road	283 yd
The Victoria	The Licensee, Victoria Hotel	357 yd
Westwood Club - Washington Station C I U	Westwood Club, Station Road	509 yd
NE38 Sports Bar	NE38 Sports Bar Flat, Barmston Centre	922 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ritz Traditional Fish & Chips	12 Eden Villas, Washington	123 yd
May Hong	51, 49	214 yd
Sweet Dreams Express Desserts	Iqbal Newsagents, 4 - 5 Railway Terrace	252 yd
Elite Caterers	Henrietta House A, 36	287 yd
Archer And Scott Kitchen And Catering	1 Eddison Road, Swan Industrial Estate	392 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Biddick Academy BIDDICK LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	546 yd
Glebe Park WESTWOOD GARDENS	grass pitches	560 yd
Barmston Village Primary School BARMSTON CENTRE	grass pitches	809 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	66.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	127.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.