Waskerley Road is in Washington and in Sunderland district. NE38 8HB 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 8HB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE38 8HA, NE38 8EP, NE38 8ES, NE38 8HD, NE38 8EX, NE38 8EY, NE38 8HL, NE38 8EW, NE38 8ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE38 8HB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 51.6% | 48.7% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 48.4% | 51.3% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 | 37.7% | 39.1% | 1.4% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.6% | 41.7% | 1.1% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.6% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 11.5% | -2.7% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 4.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 41.3% | 39.2% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -9.2% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 33.4% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 16.6% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 8.6% | 3.3% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 14.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.3% | 25.7% | -8.6% | 18.2% | 7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 26.4% | 11.8% | -14.6% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 22.4% | 3.6% | 13.4% | 9.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 7.2% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 14.3% | 7.2% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.5% | 14.3% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -19.5% |
| Other | 3.3% | 4.2% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.7% | 100% | 2.3% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 98.7% 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 | 98.2% | 98.7% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 98.7% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 9.8% | -9.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.5% | 76.7% | -8.2% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 30.6% | 13.5% | 17.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.7% | 37.2% | 16.5% |
| Christian | 39.6% | 46.2% | -6.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waskerley Road was 123.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.2% higher than the Washington Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Waskerley Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Washington Central and the 306th highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 314 Waskerley Road, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £72,500 | 2021-12-03 | £79,696 |
| 311 Waskerley Road, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2015-06-05 | £74,745 |
| 314 Waskerley Road, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2014-02-11 | £91,193 |
| 316 Waskerley Road, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2013-04-19 | £106,660 |
| 322 Waskerley Road, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2006-09-01 | £104,823 |
NE38 8HB 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NE38 8HB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,979 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA | 4out of 4 | 2,792 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 4,247 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barmston Village Primary School Barmston Centre , NE38 8JA | 3out of 4 | 264 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John F Kennedy Primary School Station Road , Columbia NE38 7AR | 3out of 4 | 686 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Village Lane , NE38 7HU | 3out of 4 | 1,143 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wessington Primary School Lanercost , NE38 7PY | 3out of 4 | 1,427 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddick Primary School Kirkham , Biddick Village NE38 7HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,452 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,506 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washington Academy Spout Lane , NE37 2AA | 1out of 4 | 1,544 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 | 1,997 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Community Academy Dilston Close , Oxclose Village NE38 0LN | 3out of 4 | 2,919 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View Enterprise Academy Cartwright Road , SR5 3DX | 3out of 4 | 4,547 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 1out of 4 | 4,314 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College Pennywell Road , SR4 8PG | 2out of 4 | 4,774 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 | 980 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Education and Services for People with Autism Ferryboat Lane , SR5 3RL | - not rated | 3,779 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy New Bridge Craigshaw Road , SR5 3NF | 1out of 4 | 4,487 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North View Academy St. Lukes Road , South Hylton SR4 0HB | 3out of 4 | 4,616 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Top School Wealcroft , Felling NE10 8LT | 3out of 4 | 5,295 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 | 413 yd | |
| The Virtual Golf Centre Ltd | 10 Eddison Road, Swan Industrial Estate | 598 yd | |
| McDonalds | McDonald's, The Peel Centre | 704 yd | |
| Asda ADC- Staff Canteen | Wincanton Logistics Retail, Asda Distribution Centre | 711 yd | |
| Clays Garden Centre - Coffee Shop | 5, The Peel Centre | 785 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NE38 Sports Bar | NE38 Sports Bar Flat, Barmston Centre | 478 yd | |
| Washington Station Celtic Club | Henrietta House, Station Road | 733 yd | |
| Westwood Club - Washington Station C I U | Westwood Club, Station Road | 929 yd | |
| Sky Lounge | Oxclose Road, Washington | 969 yd | |
| Washington Arms | The Licensee, Washington Arms | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| P&A Gormans | Fish And Chip Shop, Barmston Centre | 478 yd | |
| Moonlight Maries | 22 Eddison Road, Swan Industrial Estate | 523 yd | |
| Curry Hut | 7, Eddison Road | 597 yd | |
| Pizza Italia | 10, Eddison Road | 597 yd | |
| Fresh Prepare | 3, Eddison Road | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Food Warehouse | The Food Warehouse, 2 The Peel Centre | 704 yd | |
| The Company Shop | Units 1-2, Walton Road | 711 yd | |
| B & M Retail | 1 The Peel Centre, Glover | 759 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barmston Village Primary School BARMSTON CENTRE | grass pitches | 369 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Washington) THE PEEL CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 813 yd |
| Glebe Park WESTWOOD GARDENS | grass pitches | 904 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 | 61.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 112.97 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 112.97 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.