Eddleston is in Washington and in Sunderland district. NE38 9ED is located in the Washington South 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 Eddleston, Washington, NE38 9ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE38 9EE, NE38 9DY, NE38 9EX, NE38 9EG, NE38 9EA, NE38 9EY, NE38 9BU, NE38 9EF, NE38 9EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE38 9ED is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 50.4% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 48.2% | 49.6% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 9ED, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.9% 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 | 33.3% | 42.9% | 9.6% | 37.9% | 5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.8% | 35.6% | -0.2% | 44.2% | -8.6% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 21.4% | 13.1% | -8.3% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 7% | 4.7% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.3% | 39.8% | -5.5% | 48.4% | -8.6% |
| Good health | 25.5% | 33.8% | 8.3% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 22.3% | 15.6% | -6.7% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 9.1% | 4.6% | 4.0% | 5.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.4% | 18.2% | -3.2% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.9% | 13% | -6.9% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 21.9% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 8.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 8.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 14.6% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.4% | 24% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -9.8% |
| Other | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| White | 98% | 97.8% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
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 | 97.2% | 97% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 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 | 97.2% | 97% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.7% | 76.7% | -7.0% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 28.6% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.4% | 37.2% | 10.2% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eddleston was 209.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 262.1% higher than the Shiney Row average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Eddleston has the highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Shiney Row and the 96th highest crime rate of 922 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 138.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Eddleston, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2024-03-04 | £143,006 |
| 40 Eddleston, Washington, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2023-07-31 | £65,903 |
| 66 Eddleston, Washington, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £49,000 | 2022-11-25 | £49,241 |
| 44 Eddleston, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2022-09-12 | £102,322 |
| 34 Eddleston, Washington, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £51,000 | 2021-10-22 | £52,648 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Administrative and support service 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 | 1,922 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Murray Road Nursery School Murray Road , DH2 2AT | - not rated | 4,020 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Usworth Colliery Nursery School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL | 3out of 4 | 4,624 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarence Nursery School Waldridge Road , DH2 3AA | - not rated | 4,685 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harraton Primary School Firtree Avenue , Harraton NE38 9BA | - not rated | 678 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rickleton Primary School Vigo Lane , Rickleton NE38 9EZ | - not rated | 692 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ayton Primary School Dunlin Drive , Ayton Village NE38 0EB | - not rated | 1,144 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambton Primary School Caradoc Close , Lambton Village NE38 0PL | 3out of 4 | 1,159 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holley Park Academy Ayton Road , Oxclose NE38 0LR | 3out of 4 | 1,378 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,752 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 | 1,752 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Community School Dilston Close , Oxclose Village NE38 0LN | - not rated | 1,770 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Community Academy Dilston Close , Oxclose Village NE38 0LN | - not rated | 1,770 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddick Academy Biddick Lane , NE38 8AL | 3out of 4 | 2,147 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 | 2,759 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Grange School Oxclose Road , NE38 7NY | - not rated | 2,759 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moordale Academy Tower Road , Washington NE37 2SH | - not rated | 3,985 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellbank School Wellbank Road , NE37 1NN | - not rated | 4,291 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellbank School Wellbank Road , NE37 1NL | - not rated | 4,395 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESS Catering | Rolls Royce PLC, Radial Park Road | 390 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | Emerson Road, Emerson | 755 yd | |
| Crafting Connections CIC | Lambton Community Centre, Lambton Village Centre | 1,084 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodlands | The Licensee, Woodlands Public House | 489 yd | |
| Champs Sports Bar & Grill | Champs Sports Bar And Grill, Dunnock Drive | 914 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cod Loves A Fryer | Unit 3, Rickleton Village Centre | 529 yd | |
| Surma Tandoori Takeaway | Surma Tandoori, Vigo Lane | 860 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Area Playing Fields SWINHOPE | grass pitches | 580 yd |
| Rickleton Primary School VIGO LANE | grass pitches | 689 yd |
| Harraton Ground VIGO LANE | grass pitches | 760 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 | 67 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.