The NE38 8SW postcode is in Sunderland, Sunderland postcode town, within North East, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the NE38 8SW area, explore the NE38 8SW Crime Rates page.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | NE38 |
| Ward | Washington East |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Harraton, Rickleton & Fatfield |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Sunderland |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Sunderland |
| Region | North East |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Sunderland |
| Police Force | Northumbria |
| NHS Care Board | NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Washington East |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Washington and Sunderland West |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 13353 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Renting hard-pressed workers / Comfortable neighbourhoods / Mining Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Non-metropolitan suburban areas.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
Premier Fatfield, Retailers - Other
Address: 15, Birchfield, Washington, NE38 8SW
The nearest places is Biddick, North(0.15 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Washington Arts Centre(0.07 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Chester-Le-Street(3.21 mi)
The nearest airport is Newcastle Airport(12.96 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fatfield AcademyPrimary, Good | 3-11 | NE38 8RB (0.17 mi) | Details |
| St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, WashingtonSecondary, Good | 11-18 | NE38 8AF (0.21 mi) | Details |
| Biddick AcademySecondary, Good | 11-16 | NE38 8AL (0.41 mi) | Details |
| Columbia Grange SchoolPrimary, None | 5-11 | NE38 7NY (0.61 mi) | Details |
| Biddick Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | NE38 7HQ (0.73 mi) | Details |
| John F Kennedy Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | NE38 7AR (0.88 mi) | Details |
| Lambton Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | NE38 0PL (0.97 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is I J HEALTHCARE(0.64 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| i j healthcareActive3 swiss cottages, vigo lane, washington, tyne & wear | 01914161641 | NE38 9AB |
The population of NE388SW is 306 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 47 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 55 to 64 (1660), Between 65 to 74 (1616), and Below 14 (1416).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 293 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 7.
Regarding education, 61 adults have Does not apply, while 39 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (274), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (249).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (164), followed by Christian (136).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Routine occupations (52) followed by Semi-routine occupations (41), and Intermediate occupations (30).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (372), and 359 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1375) and Middle East and Asia (23).