Delton Close is in Fatfield, Washington and in Sunderland district. NE38 8LS 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 2003-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Delton Close, Fatfield, Washington, NE38 8LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE38 8LT, NE38 8LN, NE38 7LQ, NE38 7LT, NE38 8LP, NE38 7LA, NE38 8LR, NE38 7DU, NE38 7LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE38 8LS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 51.4% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48.9% | 48.6% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NE38 8LS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.7% | 29.1% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.2% | 61.2% | 1.0% | 44.2% | 17.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 6.1% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57.4% | 63% | 5.6% | 48.4% | 14.6% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 29.6% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 5.6% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -7.1% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 8LS this area, 9.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.1% | 9.9% | -6.2% | 18.2% | -8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 8% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 12.3% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 0.6% | -4.4% | 5.3% | -4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 21% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 38% | 46.9% | 8.9% | 33.8% | 13.1% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1.2% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 5.7% | 2.8% | -2.9% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 88.3% | 94.8% | 6.5% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 95.4% 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 | 92.9% | 95.4% | 2.5% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 3.2% | -3.4% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 94.9% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 1.8% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.8% | 76.7% | 20.1% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 60.6% | 46.2% | 14.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Delton Close was 44.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.0% lower than the Washington Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Delton Close has the 26th lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Washington Central and the 260th lowest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Delton Close, Washington, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-07-28 | £369,329 |
| 7 Delton Close, Washington, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-07-28 | £369,329 |
| 3 Delton Close, Washington, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2021-09-30 | £352,152 |
| 1 Delton Close, Washington, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2019-11-29 | £362,604 |
| 6 Delton Close, Washington, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2017-12-15 | £379,804 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA | 4out of 4 | 2,231 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Usworth Colliery Nursery School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL | 3out of 4 | 3,077 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 5,032 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatfield Academy Southcroft , Fatfield NE38 8RB | 3out of 4 | 856 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddick Primary School Kirkham , Biddick Village NE38 7HQ | 3out of 4 | 896 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John F Kennedy Primary School Station Road , Columbia NE38 7AR | 3out of 4 | 900 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wessington Primary School Lanercost , NE38 7PY | 3out of 4 | 1,350 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barmston Village Primary School Barmston Centre , NE38 8JA | 3out of 4 | 1,350 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 | 287 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 | 602 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washington Academy Spout Lane , NE37 2AA | 1out of 4 | 2,248 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Community Academy Dilston Close , Oxclose Village NE38 0LN | 3out of 4 | 2,276 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy Birtley Lane , Birtley DH3 2LP | 2out of 4 | 3,928 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 | 5,064 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 453 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Education and Services for People with Autism Ferryboat Lane , SR5 3RL | - not rated | 4,963 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cosy Cafe | Cafe And Restaurant, Woodridge Gardens | 549 yd | |
| ATI's Washington | 1 Swan Road, Swan | 574 yd | |
| The Courtyard At Arts Centre Washington | The Washington Arts Centre, Biddick Lane | 738 yd | |
| ASDA CDC8 Staff Canteen | Asda Warehouse, Staithes Road | 785 yd | |
| The Virtual Golf Centre Ltd | 10 Eddison Road, Swan Industrial Estate | 827 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Lounge | Oxclose Road, Washington | 461 yd | |
| The Victoria | The Licensee, Victoria Hotel | 671 yd | |
| The Keel Boat | Stockfold, Washington | 683 yd | |
| Washington Station Celtic Club | Henrietta House, Station Road | 691 yd | |
| Westwood Club - Washington Station C I U | Westwood Club, Station Road | 984 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Twisted Apron | 24 Swan Road, Swan | 387 yd | |
| The Cove By The Calabash Tree | 30 Swan Road, Swan | 412 yd | |
| Ritz Traditional Fish & Chips | 12 Eden Villas, Washington | 514 yd | |
| Sweet Dreams Express Desserts | Iqbal Newsagents, 4 - 5 Railway Terrace | 601 yd | |
| May Hong | 51, 49 | 643 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Biddick Academy BIDDICK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 362 yd |
| St Robert Of Newminster School BIDDICK LANE | grass pitches | 690 yd |
| Glebe Park WESTWOOD GARDENS | grass pitches | 1,043 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 65.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 71.54 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 71.54 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.