Lakeside Gardens is in Washington and in Sunderland district. NE38 8NB 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 2006-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lakeside Gardens, Washington, NE38 8NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE38 8NA, NE38 8NJ, NE38 8NE, NE38 8JH, NE38 8LX, NE38 7LW, NE38 7DD, NE38 8NF, NE38 8JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE38 8NB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 44.8% | 47.3% | 2.5% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 55.2% | 52.7% | -2.5% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 8NB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.7% 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 | 44.6% | 46.7% | 2.1% | 37.9% | 8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27% | 19.8% | -7.2% | 44.2% | -24.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 6.6% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Divorced | 17.6% | 19.8% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 10.7% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 6.6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 38.1% | 43.4% | 5.3% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 30.1% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 19.7% | 15.1% | -4.6% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 9.7% | 5.0% | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.3% | 21.5% | -2.8% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 9.1% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 19.8% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 6.2% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.1% | 21.1% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 20.2% | 0.0% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98% | 95% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 98.3% | 96.4% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 95.7% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 76.7% | 4.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 17.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.2% | 37.2% | 9.0% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lakeside Gardens was 241.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 125.7% higher than the Washington Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lakeside Gardens has the 4th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Washington Central and the 100th highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 114.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Lakeside Gardens, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2025-05-13 | £165,000 |
| 40 Lakeside Gardens, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2024-03-13 | £181,745 |
| 18 Lakeside Gardens, Washington, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2024-02-28 | £80,007 |
| 19 Lakeside Gardens, Washington, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2024-01-19 | £92,095 |
| 18 Lakeside Gardens, Washington, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2023-06-02 | £86,628 |
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 2,509 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA | 4out of 4 | 2,615 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 4,408 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John F Kennedy Primary School Station Road , Columbia NE38 7AR | 3out of 4 | 506 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barmston Village Primary School Barmston Centre , NE38 8JA | 3out of 4 | 650 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddick Primary School Kirkham , Biddick Village NE38 7HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,166 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Village Lane , NE38 7HU | 3out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wessington Primary School Lanercost , NE38 7PY | 3out of 4 | 1,362 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 | 980 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 | 1,431 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washington Academy Spout Lane , NE37 2AA | 1out of 4 | 1,881 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Community Academy Dilston Close , Oxclose Village NE38 0LN | 3out of 4 | 2,711 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy Birtley Lane , Birtley DH3 2LP | 2out of 4 | 4,475 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 | 4,457 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College Pennywell Road , SR4 8PG | 2out of 4 | 4,893 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 | 382 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Education and Services for People with Autism Ferryboat Lane , SR5 3RL | - not rated | 4,176 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North View Academy St. Lukes Road , South Hylton SR4 0HB | 3out of 4 | 4,887 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy New Bridge Craigshaw Road , SR5 3NF | 1out of 4 | 5,010 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 | 131 yd | |
| ATI's Washington | 1 Swan Road, Swan | 271 yd | |
| The Coffee Club | 13 Stirling Close, Pattinson South | 326 yd | |
| The Cosy Cafe | Cafe And Restaurant, Woodridge Gardens | 423 yd | |
| Cafe Life | Washington Mind (The Life House), Grasmere Terrace | 695 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Station Celtic Club | Henrietta House, Station Road | 215 yd | |
| Sky Lounge | Oxclose Road, Washington | 424 yd | |
| Westwood Club - Washington Station C I U | Westwood Club, Station Road | 801 yd | |
| The Victoria | The Licensee, Victoria Hotel | 829 yd | |
| NE38 Sports Bar | NE38 Sports Bar Flat, Barmston Centre | 837 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archer And Scott Kitchen And Catering | 1 Eddison Road, Swan Industrial Estate | 104 yd | |
| Starved | 2 Eddison Road, Swan Industrial Estate | 105 yd | |
| Pizza Bello | 4 Eddison Road, Swan Industrial Estate | 107 yd | |
| Yummy Chinese Takeaway | 6 Eddison Road, Swan Industrial Estate | 117 yd | |
| Curry Hut | 7, Eddison Road | 131 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Company Shop | Units 1-2, Walton Road | 1,020 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barmston Village Primary School BARMSTON CENTRE | grass pitches | 680 yd |
| Glebe Park WESTWOOD GARDENS | grass pitches | 821 yd |
| Biddick Academy BIDDICK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,005 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 | 95.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.1% |
| 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 | 4.9% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 239 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.