Area Information for Washington Centre, Washington, NE38 7NF

Summary Back to Top

Washington Centre in Washington is in the North East region of England. The postcode is within the Washington Central ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Washington and Gateshead South. This page combines information for the address Washington Centre, Washington, NE38 7NF, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of NE38 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Sunderland
Ward Washington Central
Constituency Washington and Gateshead South * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region North East
Country England

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Washington Centre, Washington, NE38 7NF is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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Housing Back to Top

House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 38
Semi-Detached 40
Terraced 33
Flat (Purpose-Built) 27
Flat (Converted) 1
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 14
Residence in Commercial Building 8
Total 161
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Washington Centre, Washington contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 26% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 54
Owned with Mortgage 18
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 21
Rented: Other Social 20
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 46
Rent Free 0
Total 159

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 86
Two People 54
Three People 9
Four People 10
Five People 0
Six People 1
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 160

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Washington Centre, Washington consists predominantly of single-person households, common in inner-city areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 86
Family Household 72
Other Household 1
Total 159

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 64
Deprived In One Dimension 59
Deprived In Two Dimensions 31
Deprived In Three Dimensions 5
Deprived In Four Dimensions 2
Total 161

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Washington and Gateshead South constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 51% male.

Gender
Male 137
Female 130
Total 267

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. The area around NE38 7NF has a very large concentration of residents that are aged 65+ (at 41% of the resident population). This is most commonly seen in rural and small-town areas, and areas of natural beauty that appeal to an older demographic.

This type of distribution is also seen in areas that contain large retirement complexes and care homes.

Age Groups
0-4 6
5-9 3
10-14 7
15-19 11
20-24 17
25-29 17
30-34 7
35-39 15
40-44 11
45-49 17
50-54 11
55-59 18
60-64 15
65-69 33
70-74 35
75-79 14
80-84 16
85+ 11
Total 264

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The number of residents who are separated in NE38 7NF is high - 5% of the area's population. This contrasts with a national average of just 2.3%.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 69
Married 107
Separated 14
Divorced 22
Widowed 33
Total 245

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 90
Good 104
Fair 50
Bad 18
Very Bad 5
Total 267

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 76
Apprenticeship 9
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 35
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 25
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 27
No GCSEs or Equivalent 66
Other 7
Total 245

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (Washington Centre, Washington) can be considered less ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 96% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 255
Mixed Ethnicity 4
Indian 6
Black African 1
Other 1
Total 267

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 254
European Union 5
Middle East and Asia 7
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 267

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 254
10+ Years 4
5-10 Years 3
2-5 Years 5
Less Than 2 Years 1
Total 267

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to NE38 7NF.

Passport(s) Held
None 49
United Kingdom 209
European Union 4
Rest of Europe 0
Middle East or Asia 5

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 85
Christian 152
Buddhist 0
Hindu 5
Jewish 0
Muslim 0
Sikh 1
Other Religion 3
Not Stated 22
Total 268

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Washington Central ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 43% of the resident population. On average, around 21.7% of census respondents were retired. This represents a significant increase since the 2011 census, where 13.8% were retired. This may be partly explained by the number of people aged 65 years and over increasing in the UK, and partially by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce in the time leading up to the census.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 74
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 23
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 6
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 2
Unemployed 9
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 8
Retired 106
Looking After Home or Family 2
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 10
Other 7
Total 247

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 11
Professional Occupations 20
Associate Professional Occupations 8
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 19
Skilled Trades Occupations 8
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 17
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 13
Elementary Occupations 12
Total 108

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 29
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 47
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 32
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 23
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 15
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 31
Semi-Routine Occupation 32
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 30
Full-time Student 8
Total 247

Policing and Crime Back to Top

Washington Centre, Washington, NE38 7NF is within the Washington policing neighbourhood, under the Northumbria Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near Washington Centre
Neighbourhood Team Address Washington
Washington Police Station
The Galleries
Washington
NE38 7RY
Force Website: http://www.northumbria.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

Nearby Services Back to Top

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Below are the details of the closest services to NE38 7NF. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for NE38 7NF.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 13 closest railway stations to Washington Centre, Washington, NE38 7NF. The nearest railway station is Chester-le-Street, approximately 3.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Chester-le-Street 3.6 miles
Heworth 3.8 miles
Dunston 5.6 miles
Newcastle 5.9 miles
Manors 5.9 miles
Sunderland 6 miles
MetroCentre 6.7 miles
Durham 8.5 miles
Blaydon 8.5 miles
Seaham 8.7 miles
Northumberland Park (Tyne & Wear) 9.3 miles
Seaton Delaval 13 miles
Wylam 13 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Washington Centre, Washington, NE38 7NF. The nearest is Wessington Primary School, approximately 550 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Wessington Primary School 550 yards
    
Biddick Primary School 720 yards
    
St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington 780 yards
    
Oxclose Primary Academy 790 yards
    
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington 0.6 miles
    
Lambton Primary School 0.6 miles
    
Albany Village Primary School 0.7 miles
    
Blackfell Primary School 0.7 miles
    
Holley Park Academy 0.8 miles
    
John F Kennedy Primary School 0.8 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Washington Centre, Washington, NE38 7NF. The nearest is Oxclose Community Academy, approximately 0.5 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Oxclose Community Academy 0.5 miles
    
Biddick Academy 0.8 miles
    
Washington Academy 0.8 miles
    
St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington 0.9 miles
    
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy 1.6 miles
    
Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead 3 miles
    
XP Gateshead 3.3 miles  
Park View School 3.3 miles
    
Heworth Grange School 3.5 miles
    
Academy 360 (All Through) 3.6 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Washington Centre, Washington, NE38 7NF. The nearest is Galleries Medical Practice, approximately 80 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Washington Centre, Washington, NE38 7NF. The nearest is Brown's Dental Surgery, approximately 80 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Washington Centre, Washington, NE38 7NF. The nearest is Spire Washington Hospital, approximately 1.7 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Washington Centre, Washington, NE38 7NF. The nearest is Asda Stores Ltd, approximately < 50 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.