Wildbriar is in Washington and in Sunderland district. NE38 8SN 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 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wildbriar, Washington, NE38 8SN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE38 8SW, NE38 8SJ, NE38 8ST, NE38 8RL, NE38 8RT, NE38 8RH, NE38 8RQ, NE38 8AB, NE38 8RY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE38 8SN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 52.5% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 49.7% | 47.5% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 | 38.5% | 40% | 1.5% | 37.9% | 2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.7% | 35.1% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -9.1% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.4% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 16.7% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 7.6% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 5.7% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.2% | 32.9% | -3.3% | 48.4% | -15.5% |
| Good health | 41% | 36.9% | -4.1% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 21.1% | 7.6% | 12.7% | 8.4% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 6.4% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 17.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.7% | 22.5% | -1.2% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.3% | 20.1% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 5.3% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 16.8% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.5% | 17.6% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -16.2% |
| Other | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.8% | 98.7% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 98.5% | 97% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 97% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 9.8% | -9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 21% | 13.5% | 7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.5% | 37.2% | 15.3% |
| Christian | 44.1% | 46.2% | -2.1% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wildbriar was 53.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.6% lower than the Shiney Row average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wildbriar has the 14th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Shiney Row and the 376th lowest crime rate of 922 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Wildbriar, Washington, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £23,000 | 2000-06-12 | £62,350 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA | 4out of 4 | 2,348 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Usworth Colliery Nursery School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL | 3out of 4 | 3,704 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | - not rated | 5,410 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatfield Primary School Southcroft , NE38 8RB | - not rated | 193 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fatfield Academy Southcroft , Fatfield NE38 8RB | 3out of 4 | 193 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Primary School Brady Square , Columbia NE38 7BP | - not rated | 1,191 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harraton Primary School Firtree Avenue , Harraton NE38 9BA | - not rated | 1,221 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddick Primary School Kirkham , Biddick Village NE38 7HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Robert of Newminster Roman Catholic School Biddick Lane , NE38 8AF | - not rated | 337 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington Biddick Lane , NE38 8AF | 3out of 4 | 337 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddick Academy Biddick Lane , NE38 8AL | 3out of 4 | 714 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddick School Sports College Biddick Lane , NE38 8AL | - not rated | 714 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Community School Dilston Close , Oxclose Village NE38 0LN | - not rated | 2,339 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | - not rated | 5,363 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 3out of 4 | 5,427 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 | 1,105 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Grange School Oxclose Road , NE38 7NY | - not rated | 1,105 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moordale Academy Tower Road , Washington NE37 2SH | - not rated | 2,847 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Poplars Miners Lodge, Market Crescent , New Herrington DH4 7AP | - not rated | 3,249 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellbank School Wellbank Road , NE37 1NN | - not rated | 3,981 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 Courtyard At Arts Centre Washington | The Washington Arts Centre, Biddick Lane | 108 yd | |
| Sarah's @ The North Biddick Social Club | North Biddick And District Social Club, Bonemill Lane | 821 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Keel Boat | Stockfold, Washington | 41 yd | |
| Fiume Restaurant & River Bar | The River Bar, Bonemill Lane | 725 yd | |
| Havelock Arms | The Havelock Arms, Bonemill Lane | 765 yd | |
| North Biddick Social Club | North Biddick And District Social Club, Bonemill Lane | 821 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Twisted Apron | 24 Swan Road, Swan | 1,066 yd | |
| The Cove By The Calabash Tree | 30 Swan Road, Swan | 1,069 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Robert Of Newminster School BIDDICK LANE | grass pitches | 342 yd |
| Biddick Academy BIDDICK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 754 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 | 11.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 11.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 11.1% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 44.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.