Barmston Way is in Washington and in Sunderland district. NE38 8DA is located in the Washington East 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 Barmston Way, Washington, NE38 8DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE38 8DB, NE38 8DW, NE38 8DD, NE38 8ED, NE38 8DE, NE38 8DP, NE38 8DH, NE38 8DF, NE38 8EB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE38 8DA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 55.3% | 53.4% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 44.7% | 46.6% | 1.9% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 | 37.8% | 39.4% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.4% | 47.2% | 3.8% | 44.2% | 3.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 10% | 6.9% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 6% | 3.7% | -2.3% | 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 | 39% | 42.2% | 3.2% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 39.2% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 13.3% | -4.9% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 3.3% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 16.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.5% | 23.5% | -5.0% | 18.2% | 5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.9% | 18% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 8.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 18.9% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 4.6% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 14.7% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.6% | 16.6% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -17.2% |
| Other | 4% | 3.7% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.8% | 100% | 2.2% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 94.2% | 97% | 2.8% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 3% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 97.3% | 3.1% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 0.3% | -4.5% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.1% | 76.7% | -10.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 32.2% | 13.5% | 18.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48% | 37.2% | 10.8% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barmston Way was 24.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.7% lower than the Washington Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barmston Way has the 16th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Washington Central and the 155th lowest crime rate of 922 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.1%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Barmston Way, Washington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2017-03-22 | £72,457 |
| 60 Barmston Way, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2014-10-24 | £94,783 |
| 45 Barmston Way, Washington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2010-02-22 | £113,183 |
| 45 Barmston Way, Washington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2008-12-10 | £111,125 |
| 60 Barmston Way, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £71,400 | 2008-09-26 | £91,884 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usworth Colliery Nursery School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL | 3out of 4 | 1,662 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA | 4out of 4 | 2,721 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | - not rated | 4,403 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barmston Infant School Westerhope Road , Barmston Centre NE38 8JA | - not rated | 284 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barmston Junior School Westerhope Road , Barmston Centre NE38 8JA | - not rated | 284 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barmston Village Primary School Barmston Centre , NE38 8JA | 3out of 4 | 284 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John F Kennedy Primary School Station Road , Columbia NE38 7AR | - not rated | 786 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John F Kennedy Primary School Station Road , Columbia NE38 7AR | 3out of 4 | 786 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Academy Spout Lane , NE37 2AA | 2out of 4 | 1,274 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washington School Spout Lane , NE37 2AA | - not rated | 1,274 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddick Academy Biddick Lane , NE38 8AL | 3out of 4 | 1,668 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddick School Sports College Biddick Lane , NE38 8AL | - not rated | 1,668 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Robert of Newminster Roman Catholic School Biddick Lane , NE38 8AF | - not rated | 2,172 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | - not rated | 4,423 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 3out of 4 | 4,478 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College Pennywell Road , SR4 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,945 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moordale Academy Tower Road , Washington NE37 2SH | - not rated | 752 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Grange School Oxclose Road , NE38 7NY | 4out of 4 | 1,211 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Grange School Oxclose Road , NE38 7NY | - not rated | 1,211 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellbank School Wellbank Road , NE37 1NN | - not rated | 2,598 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellbank School Wellbank Road , NE37 1NL | - not rated | 2,663 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Forage Community Project | Barmston Centre, Washington | 226 yd | |
| McDonalds | McDonald's, The Peel Centre | 480 yd | |
| Clays Garden Centre - Coffee Shop | 5, The Peel Centre | 531 yd | |
| The Forge | The Farriers Forge, The Green | 691 yd | |
| The Green Tea Room | The Green Tea Room And Florist, The Green | 691 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NE38 Sports Bar | NE38 Sports Bar Flat, Barmston Centre | 233 yd | |
| Washington Arms | The Licensee, Washington Arms | 789 yd | |
| Cross Keys | The Licensee, Spout Lane | 848 yd | |
| Westwood Club - Washington Station C I U | Westwood Club, Station Road | 864 yd | |
| The Steps | The Steps 49, 47 | 937 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| P&A Gormans | Fish And Chip Shop, Barmston Centre | 233 yd | |
| Moonlight Maries | 22 Eddison Road, Swan Industrial Estate | 752 yd | |
| Curry Hut | 7, Eddison Road | 833 yd | |
| Pizza Italia | 10, Eddison Road | 833 yd | |
| Fresh Prepare | 3, Eddison Road | 833 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Retail | 1 The Peel Centre, Glover | 457 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse | The Food Warehouse, 2 The Peel Centre | 480 yd | |
| The Company Shop | Units 1-2, Walton Road | 1,016 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barmston Village Primary School BARMSTON CENTRE | grass pitches | 286 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Washington) THE PEEL CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 526 yd |
| Glebe Park WESTWOOD GARDENS | grass pitches | 818 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 | 88.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.