Dryburgh is in Washington and in Sunderland district. NE38 7PU 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 Dryburgh, Washington, NE38 7PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE38 7PX, NE38 7PT, NE38 7PY, NE38 7PZ, NE38 7PF, NE38 7PN, NE38 7PW, NE38 7PE, NE38 7PG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE38 7PU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 51.1% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 48.6% | 48.9% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 7PU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.9% 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 | 37.8% | 43.9% | 6.1% | 37.9% | 6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.3% | 33.5% | -11.8% | 44.2% | -10.7% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 12.1% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 6.7% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 43.8% | 41.2% | -2.6% | 48.4% | -7.2% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 34.2% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 17.2% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 5.8% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 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 17.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.2% | 19.7% | -10.5% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.3% | 16% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 18.9% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 8.4% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 18.1% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.8% | 17.2% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -16.6% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| White | 95.2% | 97.6% | 2.4% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 94.3% | 95.1% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 94.8% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 4.3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.7% | 76.7% | -6.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 28.4% | 13.5% | 14.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.7% | 37.2% | 18.5% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dryburgh was 51.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.5% lower than the Washington Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dryburgh has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Washington Central and the 304th lowest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Dryburgh, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2024-04-29 | £59,087 |
| 46 Dryburgh, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2022-11-29 | £87,685 |
| 34 Dryburgh, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2016-03-14 | £100,520 |
| 47 Dryburgh, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £62,900 | 2012-11-23 | £87,656 |
| 34 Dryburgh, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2008-09-03 | £90,949 |
NE38 7PU area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,254 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Usworth Colliery Nursery School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL | 3out of 4 | 2,146 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 | 123 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddick Primary School Kirkham , Biddick Village NE38 7HQ | 3out of 4 | 487 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Village Lane , NE38 7HU | 3out of 4 | 583 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John F Kennedy Primary School Station Road , Columbia NE38 7AR | 3out of 4 | 959 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Boste Catholic Primary School Castle Road , Oxclose Village NE38 0HL | 3out of 4 | 1,180 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,140 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washington Academy Spout Lane , NE37 2AA | 1out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Community Academy Dilston Close , Oxclose Village NE38 0LN | 3out of 4 | 1,391 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 | 1,508 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy Birtley Lane , Birtley DH3 2LP | 2out of 4 | 3,189 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 | 1,337 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Top School Wealcroft , Felling NE10 8LT | 3out of 4 | 4,488 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Education and Services for People with Autism Ferryboat Lane , SR5 3RL | - not rated | 5,281 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Coffee Bean | Washington Leisure Centre, Washington Town Centre | 520 yd | |
| Olivias Coffee House | Former Aged Persons Shelter, Village Lane | 537 yd | |
| Alice & Elsies Tearooms And Cafe | In Shops Unit 25, 80 | 547 yd | |
| Belta Scran | Units 110 To 112, In Shops | 547 yd | |
| Gillies Restaurant Wash Ltd | 11, The Galleries | 567 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Bush | The Licensee, The Black Bush | 437 yd | |
| Washington Union Club | 14, Village Lane | 503 yd | |
| The Black Bush | The Licensee, Village Lane | 539 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | Gala Clubs, Washington Town Centre | 567 yd | |
| Oasis | The Licensee, The Oasis | 567 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qin | In Shops Unit 29, 80 | 547 yd | |
| Flava's | In Shops Unit 31, 80 | 547 yd | |
| Redz | The Oasis A, 10 | 567 yd | |
| Ping On Chinese Takeaway | 46, Valley Forge | 683 yd | |
| Ritz Traditional Fish & Chips | 12 Eden Villas, Washington | 959 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 15, The Galleries | 567 yd | |
| Aldi Foodstores Ltd. | Unit C, Galleries Retail Park | 567 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury, 59 | 567 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores, The Galleries | 567 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 458 yd |
| Washington Leisure Centre (Closed) Washington Centre | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 522 yd |
| Glebe Park WESTWOOD GARDENS | grass pitches | 656 yd |
| Washington Academy SPOUT LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,042 yd |
| Biddick Academy BIDDICK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,066 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 | 62.1% |
| 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 | 37.9% |
| Median download speed | 24.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 23 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 33.39 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 33.39 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.25 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.