Easby Road is in Washington and in Sunderland district. NE38 7NN 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 Easby Road, Washington, NE38 7NN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE38 7EU, NE38 7NP, NE38 7HG, NE38 7EY, NE38 7JY, NE38 7EX, NE38 7HE, NE38 7HA, NE38 7EZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE38 7NN has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 47.5% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 51.4% | 52.5% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 7NN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.2% 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 | 18.5% | 20% | 1.5% | 37.9% | -17.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.1% | 63.2% | -2.9% | 44.2% | 19.0% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 6.8% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 6% | 8.8% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 | 41.4% | 46.7% | 5.3% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 33% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 15.8% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 2.5% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 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 | 19.8% | 15.3% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 8% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 14.5% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 6.8% | -0.5% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 18.1% | 4.0% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 27% | 34.1% | 7.1% | 33.8% | 0.3% |
| Other | 4.8% | 3.2% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 94.5% | 95% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 94.8% | 92.9% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| 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 | 94.8% | 92.6% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 5.7% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89% | 76.7% | 12.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.5% | 37.2% | -7.7% |
| Christian | 61.2% | 46.2% | 15.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Easby Road was 36.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.8% lower than the Washington Central average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Easby Road has the 25th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Washington Central and the 252nd lowest crime rate of 922 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sandpiper Easby Road, Washington, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2021-06-30 | £105,797 |
| The Sandpiper Easby Road, Washington, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2020-10-09 | £210,594 |
| The Sandpiper Easby Road, Washington, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2019-06-12 | £113,687 |
NE38 7NN 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 7NN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 107 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA | 4out of 4 | 1,516 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Usworth Colliery Nursery School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL | 3out of 4 | 2,829 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 | 330 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe Village Primary School and Nursery Lanercost , Glebe Village NE38 7PY | - not rated | 830 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wessington Primary School Lanercost , NE38 7PY | 3out of 4 | 830 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe Junior School Lanercost , Glebe Village NE38 7PY | - not rated | 868 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe Infant School Lanercost , Glebe Village NE38 7PY | - not rated | 868 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biddick Academy Biddick Lane , NE38 8AL | 3out of 4 | 435 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddick School Sports College Biddick Lane , NE38 8AL | - not rated | 435 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Robert of Newminster Roman Catholic School Biddick Lane , NE38 8AF | - not rated | 716 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington Biddick Lane , NE38 8AF | 3out of 4 | 716 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Community School Dilston Close , Oxclose Village NE38 0LN | - not rated | 1,569 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 932 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Grange School Oxclose Road , NE38 7NY | - not rated | 932 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moordale Academy Tower Road , Washington NE37 2SH | - not rated | 2,062 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellbank School Wellbank Road , NE37 1NN | - not rated | 2,966 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellbank School Wellbank Road , NE37 1NL | - not rated | 3,066 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Coffee Bean | Washington Leisure Centre, Washington Town Centre | 783 yd | |
| Cafe Life | Washington Mind (The Life House), Grasmere Terrace | 812 yd | |
| The Cosy Cafe | Cafe And Restaurant, Woodridge Gardens | 912 yd | |
| The Courtyard At Arts Centre Washington | The Washington Arts Centre, Biddick Lane | 960 yd | |
| Alice & Elsies Tearooms And Cafe | In Shops Unit 25, 80 | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Victoria | The Licensee, Victoria Hotel | 548 yd | |
| Westwood Club - Washington Station C I U | Westwood Club, Station Road | 858 yd | |
| Sky Lounge | Oxclose Road, Washington | 934 yd | |
| The Keel Boat | Stockfold, Washington | 983 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | Gala Clubs, Washington Town Centre | 1,055 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ritz Traditional Fish & Chips | 12 Eden Villas, Washington | 718 yd | |
| Qin | In Shops Unit 29, 80 | 996 yd | |
| Flava's | In Shops Unit 31, 80 | 996 yd | |
| May Hong | 51, 49 | 1,053 yd | |
| Redz | The Oasis A, 10 | 1,055 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 15, The Galleries | 1,055 yd | |
| Aldi Foodstores Ltd. | Unit C, Galleries Retail Park | 1,055 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury, 59 | 1,055 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores, The Galleries | 1,055 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Biddick Academy BIDDICK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 460 yd |
| St Robert Of Newminster School BIDDICK LANE | grass pitches | 713 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 | 757 yd |
| Washington Leisure Centre (Closed) Washington Centre | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 779 yd |
| Glebe Park WESTWOOD GARDENS | grass pitches | 910 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 | 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.