Westerhope Road is in Washington and in Sunderland district. NE38 8HY 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 Westerhope Road, Washington, NE38 8HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE38 8HX, NE38 8EU, NE38 8HU, NE38 8EY, NE38 8HT, NE38 8EZ, NE38 8HS, NE38 8EX, NE38 8HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE38 8HY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.5% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.5% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 8HY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.2% 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 | 30.9% | 42.2% | 11.3% | 37.9% | 4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.6% | 39.5% | -11.1% | 44.2% | -4.7% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 8.2% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 7.4% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 44.7% | 43.2% | -1.5% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 35.4% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 13.1% | -3.7% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 4% | 6% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 15.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.8% | 23% | -5.8% | 18.2% | 4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21% | 15.6% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 19.1% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 8.2% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 17.1% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.3% | 15.2% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -18.6% |
| Other | 4.7% | 1.9% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 97.2% | 96.1% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
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 | 96.9% | 95.2% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 95.5% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 3.6% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.6% | 76.7% | -4.1% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 25.3% | 13.5% | 11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.8% | 37.2% | 3.6% |
| Christian | 51.2% | 46.2% | 5.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westerhope 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Westerhope Road, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2021-11-05 | £87,204 |
| 29 Westerhope Road, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £81,000 | 2016-10-14 | £107,415 |
| 43 Westerhope Road, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2016-09-30 | £126,142 |
| 28 Westerhope Road, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2010-10-18 | £92,710 |
| 43 Westerhope Road, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2009-11-26 | £115,813 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 2,069 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA | 4out of 4 | 2,584 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 4,431 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 | 209 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John F Kennedy Primary School Station Road , Columbia NE38 7AR | 3out of 4 | 443 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Village Lane , NE38 7HU | 3out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddick Primary School Kirkham , Biddick Village NE38 7HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,214 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wessington Primary School Lanercost , NE38 7PY | 3out of 4 | 1,234 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 | 1,262 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washington Academy Spout Lane , NE37 2AA | 1out of 4 | 1,511 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 | 1,756 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Community Academy Dilston Close , Oxclose Village NE38 0LN | 3out of 4 | 2,705 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy Birtley Lane , Birtley DH3 2LP | 2out of 4 | 4,499 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,493 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College Pennywell Road , SR4 8PG | 2out of 4 | 4,946 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 | 762 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Education and Services for People with Autism Ferryboat Lane , SR5 3RL | - not rated | 4,016 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy New Bridge Craigshaw Road , SR5 3NF | 1out of 4 | 4,736 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North View Academy St. Lukes Road , South Hylton SR4 0HB | 3out of 4 | 4,828 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Top School Wealcroft , Felling NE10 8LT | 3out of 4 | 5,279 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 | 354 yd | |
| The Virtual Golf Centre Ltd | 10 Eddison Road, Swan Industrial Estate | 383 yd | |
| The Cosy Cafe | Cafe And Restaurant, Woodridge Gardens | 665 yd | |
| Cafe Life | Washington Mind (The Life House), Grasmere Terrace | 679 yd | |
| ATI's Washington | 1 Swan Road, Swan | 691 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NE38 Sports Bar | NE38 Sports Bar Flat, Barmston Centre | 424 yd | |
| Washington Station Celtic Club | Henrietta House, Station Road | 505 yd | |
| Westwood Club - Washington Station C I U | Westwood Club, Station Road | 706 yd | |
| Sky Lounge | Oxclose Road, Washington | 735 yd | |
| The Victoria | The Licensee, Victoria Hotel | 926 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moonlight Maries | 22 Eddison Road, Swan Industrial Estate | 302 yd | |
| Curry Hut | 7, Eddison Road | 381 yd | |
| Pizza Italia | 10, Eddison Road | 381 yd | |
| Fresh Prepare | 3, Eddison Road | 381 yd | |
| Yummy Chinese Takeaway | 6 Eddison Road, Swan Industrial Estate | 410 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Food Warehouse | The Food Warehouse, 2 The Peel Centre | 889 yd | |
| The Company Shop | Units 1-2, Walton Road | 904 yd | |
| B & M Retail | 1 The Peel Centre, Glover | 907 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barmston Village Primary School BARMSTON CENTRE | grass pitches | 268 yd |
| Glebe Park WESTWOOD GARDENS | grass pitches | 690 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Washington) THE PEEL CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 970 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 | 52.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.