Maplewood Crescent is in Washington and in Sunderland district. NE38 9BB 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 Maplewood Crescent, Washington, NE38 9BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE38 9BD, NE38 9AJ, NE38 9BE, NE38 9AN, NE38 9AH, NE38 9AX, NE38 9AY, NE38 9AD, NE38 9BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE38 9BB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 50.2% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 51% | 49.8% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 9BB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46% 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 | 37.8% | 46% | 8.2% | 37.9% | 8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.4% | 33% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -11.2% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 1% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 11.5% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 8.5% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 (64.8%) 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 | 39.2% | 32.6% | -6.6% | 48.4% | -15.8% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 32.2% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 18.4% | 24.9% | 6.5% | 12.7% | 12.2% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 9.4% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 0.9% | -2.2% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 15.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35% | 20.2% | -14.8% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 15.8% | 0.6% | 9.6% | 6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 18.7% | 3.0% | 13.4% | 5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 8.9% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 17.7% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 15.8% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -18.0% |
| Other | 6.5% | 3% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 100% | 99.1% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
In this area, 99.1% 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 | 99.2% | 99.1% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 15.9% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.2% | 99.1% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 15.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -9.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.8% | 76.7% | -2.9% |
| No passport held | 26.2% | 13.5% | 12.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 37.2% | 1.9% |
| Christian | 55.8% | 46.2% | 9.6% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maplewood Crescent was 88.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.7% higher than the Shiney Row average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Maplewood Crescent has the 9th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Shiney Row and the 425th highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Maplewood Crescent, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-05-03 | £107,876 |
| 22 Maplewood Crescent, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2019-01-18 | £105,284 |
| 3 Maplewood Crescent, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2018-10-31 | £94,636 |
| 3 Maplewood Crescent, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2018-09-14 | £108,704 |
| 8 Maplewood Crescent, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2017-07-21 | £111,162 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA | 4out of 4 | 1,998 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Usworth Colliery Nursery School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL | 3out of 4 | 4,391 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lambton Primary School Caradoc Close , Lambton Village NE38 0PL | 3out of 4 | 1,173 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rickleton Primary School Vigo Lane , Rickleton NE38 9EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,198 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fatfield Academy Southcroft , Fatfield NE38 8RB | 3out of 4 | 1,249 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holley Park Academy Ayton Road , Oxclose NE38 0LR | 3out of 4 | 1,602 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddick Primary School Kirkham , Biddick Village NE38 7HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,918 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College Biddick Lane , NE38 8AF | 3out of 4 | 1,234 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddick Academy Biddick Lane , NE38 8AL | 2out of 4 | 1,681 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Community Academy Dilston Close , Oxclose Village NE38 0LN | 3out of 4 | 1,885 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy Birtley Lane , Birtley DH3 2LP | 2out of 4 | 2,774 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Washington Academy Spout Lane , NE37 2AA | 1out of 4 | 3,395 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,275 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESS Catering | Rolls Royce PLC, Radial Park Road | 962 yd | |
| Sarah's @ The North Biddick Social Club | North Biddick And District Social Club, Bonemill Lane | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Biddick Social Club | North Biddick And District Social Club, Bonemill Lane | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surma Tandoori Takeaway | Surma Tandoori, Vigo Lane | 193 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Area Playing Fields SWINHOPE | grass pitches | 956 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 | 77 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.