Waskerley Road is in Washington and in Sunderland district. NE38 8EZ 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 Waskerley Road, Washington, NE38 8EZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE38 8HT, NE38 8HA, NE38 8EY, NE38 8HN, NE38 8HW, NE38 8EU, NE38 8HB, NE38 8HR, NE38 8HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE38 8EZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 51.6% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 46.3% | 48.4% | 2.1% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 41% | 40.8% | -0.2% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.2% | 35.2% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -9.0% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 12.4% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 8.2% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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% | 40% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -8.4% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 35.8% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 15.5% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 6.1% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 8EZ this area, 29.8% 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 16.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.3% | 29.8% | -2.5% | 18.2% | 11.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 17% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 7.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 12.8% | -6.7% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 8.9% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 12.8% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.7% | 16.6% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -17.2% |
| Other | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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 | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 96.9% | 94.5% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 95.4% | 95.2% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 95.2% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.8% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 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 | 70% | 76.7% | -6.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 29.7% | 13.5% | 16.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55% | 37.2% | 17.8% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waskerley Road was 131.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.4% higher than the Washington Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Waskerley Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Washington Central and the 212th highest crime rate of 922 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 297 Waskerley Road, Washington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £15,000 | 2002-04-26 | £43,647 |
| 297 Waskerley Road, Washington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £8,000 | 1999-10-12 | £27,685 |
NE38 8EZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 2,149 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA | 4out of 4 | 2,858 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | - not rated | 4,156 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 | 392 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barmston Junior School Westerhope Road , Barmston Centre NE38 8JA | - not rated | 392 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barmston Village Primary School Barmston Centre , NE38 8JA | 3out of 4 | 392 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John F Kennedy Primary School Station Road , Columbia NE38 7AR | - not rated | 704 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John F Kennedy Primary School Station Road , Columbia NE38 7AR | 3out of 4 | 704 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,455 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddick School Sports College Biddick Lane , NE38 8AL | - not rated | 1,455 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washington Academy Spout Lane , NE37 2AA | 2out of 4 | 1,703 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washington School Spout Lane , NE37 2AA | - not rated | 1,703 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Robert of Newminster Roman Catholic School Biddick Lane , NE38 8AF | - not rated | 1,930 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 | 4,160 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 3out of 4 | 4,218 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College Pennywell Road , SR4 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,673 yd | Free schools | 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 | 891 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Grange School Oxclose Road , NE38 7NY | - not rated | 891 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moordale Academy Tower Road , Washington NE37 2SH | - not rated | 1,239 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellbank School Wellbank Road , NE37 1NN | - not rated | 3,047 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellbank School Wellbank Road , NE37 1NL | - not rated | 3,117 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 | 454 yd | |
| The Virtual Golf Centre Ltd | 10 Eddison Road, Swan Industrial Estate | 463 yd | |
| The Coffee Club | 13 Stirling Close, Pattinson South | 659 yd | |
| Asda ADC- Staff Canteen | Wincanton Logistics Retail, Asda Distribution Centre | 739 yd | |
| ATI's Washington | 1 Swan Road, Swan | 751 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NE38 Sports Bar | NE38 Sports Bar Flat, Barmston Centre | 524 yd | |
| Washington Station Celtic Club | Henrietta House, Station Road | 601 yd | |
| Sky Lounge | Oxclose Road, Washington | 839 yd | |
| Westwood Club - Washington Station C I U | Westwood Club, Station Road | 871 yd | |
| The Victoria | The Licensee, Victoria Hotel | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moonlight Maries | 22 Eddison Road, Swan Industrial Estate | 392 yd | |
| Curry Hut | 7, Eddison Road | 461 yd | |
| Pizza Italia | 10, Eddison Road | 461 yd | |
| Fresh Prepare | 3, Eddison Road | 461 yd | |
| Yummy Chinese Takeaway | 6 Eddison Road, Swan Industrial Estate | 487 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Company Shop | Units 1-2, Walton Road | 739 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse | The Food Warehouse, 2 The Peel Centre | 844 yd | |
| B & M Retail | 1 The Peel Centre, Glover | 892 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barmston Village Primary School BARMSTON CENTRE | grass pitches | 385 yd |
| Glebe Park WESTWOOD GARDENS | grass pitches | 855 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Washington) THE PEEL CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 949 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 | 56.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.