Horsley Road is in Washington and in Sunderland district. NE38 8HP 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 Horsley Road, Washington, NE38 8HP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE38 8HW, NE38 8HR, NE38 8HN, NE38 8HT, NE38 8HS, NE38 8EZ, NE38 8JE, NE38 8HL, NE38 8BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE38 8HP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 51.8% | 48.1% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 48.2% | 51.9% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 | 29.4% | 36% | 6.6% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.3% | 49.4% | -4.9% | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 7.3% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 5% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 46% | 43.7% | -2.3% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 28.7% | 32.3% | 3.6% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 16% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 4.6% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.4% | 25.1% | -5.3% | 18.2% | 6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.1% | 12.2% | -7.9% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 17.9% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 10.6% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 17.9% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.7% | 16% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -17.8% |
| Other | 4.2% | 0.4% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.9% | 96% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 96.9% | 96.9% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 97.1% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.9% | 37.2% | 6.7% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Horsley Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Washington Central average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 241 Horsley Road, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £110,500 | 2024-10-15 | £113,219 |
| 284 Horsley Road, Washington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £69,500 | 2023-07-18 | £72,459 |
| 284 Horsley Road, Washington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2022-06-30 | £73,365 |
| 283 Horsley Road, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2022-04-06 | £112,918 |
| 243 Horsley Road, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £68,500 | 2021-06-18 | £77,090 |
NE38 8HP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,253 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA | 4out of 4 | 2,839 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 4,167 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 | 450 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John F Kennedy Primary School Station Road , Columbia NE38 7AR | 3out of 4 | 669 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Village Lane , NE38 7HU | 3out of 4 | 1,295 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddick Primary School Kirkham , Biddick Village NE38 7HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,434 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wessington Primary School Lanercost , NE38 7PY | 3out of 4 | 1,504 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 | 1,368 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washington Academy Spout Lane , NE37 2AA | 1out of 4 | 1,772 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 | 1,835 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Community Academy Dilston Close , Oxclose Village NE38 0LN | 3out of 4 | 2,953 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View Enterprise Academy Cartwright Road , SR5 3DX | 3out of 4 | 4,616 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 | 4,226 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College Pennywell Road , SR4 8PG | 2out of 4 | 4,676 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 | 789 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Education and Services for People with Autism Ferryboat Lane , SR5 3RL | - not rated | 3,819 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North View Academy St. Lukes Road , South Hylton SR4 0HB | 3out of 4 | 4,589 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy New Bridge Craigshaw Road , SR5 3NF | 1out of 4 | 4,611 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Virtual Golf Centre Ltd | 10 Eddison Road, Swan Industrial Estate | 432 yd | |
| The Coffee Club | 13 Stirling Close, Pattinson South | 518 yd | |
| The Forage Community Project | Barmston Centre, Washington | 611 yd | |
| Asda ADC- Staff Canteen | Wincanton Logistics Retail, Asda Distribution Centre | 668 yd | |
| ATI's Washington | 1 Swan Road, Swan | 679 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Station Celtic Club | Henrietta House, Station Road | 574 yd | |
| NE38 Sports Bar | NE38 Sports Bar Flat, Barmston Centre | 682 yd | |
| Sky Lounge | Oxclose Road, Washington | 811 yd | |
| Teal Farm Pub | Edale Close, Washington | 924 yd | |
| Westwood Club - Washington Station C I U | Westwood Club, Station Road | 959 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moonlight Maries | 22 Eddison Road, Swan Industrial Estate | 382 yd | |
| Curry Hut | 7, Eddison Road | 431 yd | |
| Pizza Italia | 10, Eddison Road | 431 yd | |
| Fresh Prepare | 3, Eddison Road | 431 yd | |
| Yummy Chinese Takeaway | 6 Eddison Road, Swan Industrial Estate | 450 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Company Shop | Units 1-2, Walton Road | 668 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse | The Food Warehouse, 2 The Peel Centre | 972 yd | |
| B & M Retail | 1 The Peel Centre, Glover | 1,035 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barmston Village Primary School BARMSTON CENTRE | grass pitches | 536 yd |
| Glebe Park WESTWOOD GARDENS | grass pitches | 952 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Washington) THE PEEL CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 1,088 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 | 34.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.