About Essex Drive
Essex Drive is a street located in the town of Washington. The street has a length of approximately 767 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Sunderland is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Sunderland District (B) Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the North East region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 38722530 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of NE37 2PE, NE37 2NU, NE37 2ND and NE37 2NB.
It is located within the county of Tyne & Wear, situated in the North East region of the UK. It's 243.52 miles North from central London., 5.2 miles South East from Newcastle upon Tyne, 56.27 miles East from Carlisle and 68.7 miles North from York.
ESSEX DRIVE is within the Post Town of WASHINGTON
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Map of Essex Drive
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02001797 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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Postcodes for Essex Drive |
| Walking Distances | ||
| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
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| 2014 | £109,000 | £125,000 | £132,167 | 3 |
| 2015 | £142,000 | £110,500 | £126,250 | 2 |
| 2016 | £133,500 | £169,500 | £139,600 | 5 |
| 2017 | £155,000 | £140,000 | £147,500 | 2 |
| 2019 | £146,000 | £130,000 | £138,000 | 2 |
| 2020 | £177,500 | £131,000 | £142,833 | 3 |
| 2021 | £175,000 | £157,000 | £160,143 | 7 |
| 2022 | £211,000 | £200,000 | £187,250 | 6 |
| 2023 | £197,000 | £197,000 | £197,000 | 2 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Jill Moore Select Properties | 41 Spout Lane Washington Village NE38 7HP | Visit Website |
| Fenix Property | Washington Business Centre, Turbine Way, Washington,SR5 3QZ | Visit Website |
| Pattinson Estate Agents | 55 The Galleries, Washington Centre, Washington, NE38 7SA | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Northumbria |
 View Neighbourhood Crime and Policing |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Essex Drive | |
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| Latitude | 54.919161 |
| Longitude | -1.522327 |
| OS Easting (X): | 430614 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 558387 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NZ306584 |
Roads that have a Junction with Essex Drive
| Street | Junction Type |
|---|---|
| Heworth Road | junction |
| Norfolk Drive | junction |
| Warwick Drive | junction |
| Sussex Place | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 06:49 |
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| Sunset | 19:08 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Albemarle 21 September 2024 at 17:00 (15.81 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 13.0°C (87.6%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NE (8 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00044952, E00044954 & E00044957 |
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| ONS Area Name | Renting Hard-Pressed Workers & Semi-Detached Ageing |
| Average Age | 48.07 |
| Area Population | 1385.00 |
| Male Population | 675.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 710.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 17 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01008856 |
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| LSOA Name: | Sunderland 007B |
| SOA Code: | 5d |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02001797 |
| MSOA Name: | Sunderland 007 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Iceland Washington Food Warehous |
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| UNIT 2, THE PEEL CENTRE, WASHINGTON, NE37 2PA |
| 01914192476 |
| Distance: 1.18 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Washington Food Warehous |
| Sainsburys Washington |
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| The Galleries, Washington Centre, Washington, England, NE38 7RU |
| 0191 5414050 |
| Distance: 1.33 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Washington |
| Iceland Washington |
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| 15 The Galleries, Washington, Tyne & Wear, NE38 7SA |
| 01914162577 |
| Distance: 1.38 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Washington |
| Asda Washington |
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| The Galleries, Washington, NE38 7NF |
| 0191 416 3838 |
| Distance: 1.47 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Washington |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 019467 - Gosforth |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 2 Mbps | 24.7 | 7.4 | >=30 | Y | 13 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Sunderland |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2BX, Civic Centre, Burdon Road, Sunderland &SR2 7DN |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 08456 066 067 &0191 520 5555 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Washington and Sunderland West |
| The Member of Parliament is Sharon Hodgson |
| Details for the MP Sharon Hodgson on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Sharon Hodgson on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Sharon Hodgson won with a majority of 6,913 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 70,972 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Washington North Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Tyne & Wear |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
St Bede's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: St Bede's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hampshire Place, Usworth, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 2NP
Distance: 0.08 miles
Contact:
Usworth Colliery Primary School
Address: Usworth Colliery Primary School, Manor Road, Sulgrave, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 3BL
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: 01914178888
Barmston Village Primary School
Address: Barmston Village Primary School, Barmston Centre, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8JA
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: 01914175945
John F Kennedy Primary School
Address: John F Kennedy Primary School, Station Road, Columbia, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 7AR
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: 01914906454
John F Kennedy Primary School
Address: John F Kennedy Primary School, Station Road, Columbia, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 7AR
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact:
White Mere Community Primary School
Address: White Mere Community Primary School, Sherburn Way, Wardley, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 8BA
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: 01914385008
Roman Road Primary School
Address: Roman Road Primary School, Leam Lane Estate, Felling, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 8SA
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: 01914380510
Springwell Village Primary School
Address: Springwell Village Primary School, Westfield Crescent, Springwell, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 7RX
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact:
George Washington Primary School
Address: George Washington Primary School, Well Bank Road, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 1NL
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: 01914906453
George Washington Primary School
Address: George Washington Primary School, Well Bank Road, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 1NL
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
Washington School
Address: Washington School, Spout Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 2AA
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact:
Nearest Hospitals
| Queen Elizabeth Hospital |
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| Address: Sheriff Hill, Gateshead, NE9 6SX, |
| NHS Sector |
| Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 0191 482 0000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 4.36 (miles) |
| Directions from to Queen Elizabeth Hospital |
| Spire Washington Hospital |
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| Address: Picktree Lane, Washington, NE38 9JZ, |
| Independent Sector |
| Spire Healthcare |
| Telephone: 0191 418 8669 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 5.01 (miles) |
| Directions from to Spire Washington Hospital |
| Elmville Unit at Monkton Hall |
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| Address: Monkton Village, Monkton Hall Hospital, Jarrow, NE32 5NN, |
| NHS Sector |
| South Tyneside NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 0191 2832583 |
| Distance: 5.44 (miles) |
| Directions from to Elmville Unit at Monkton Hall |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
THE DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 14 FRONT STREET, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE37 2BA
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: :
THE DENTAL SUITE
Address: GALLERIES HEALTH CENTRE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7NQ
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: :
HEALTH CENTRE (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, THE GALLERIES, WASHINGTON CENTRE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7NQ
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: :
GALLERIES HEALTH CENTRE
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, THE GALLERIES, WASHINGTON CENTRE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7NQ
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: :
SUNDERLAND TPCT DENTAL SERVICE
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, THE GALLERIES, WASHINGTON CENTRE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7NQ
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: :
WASHINGTON PIMARY CARE CENTRE
Address: PRINCESS ANNE PARK, PARK WAY, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7QZ
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
THE STEPHENSON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: VICTORIA ROAD HEALTH CENTRE, VICTORIA ROAD, CONCORD, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE37 2PU
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4162578
CONCORD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: VICTORIA ROAD, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE37 2PU
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4173557
NEW WASHINGTON MEDICAL GROUP
Address: VICTORIA ROAD HEALTH CENTRE, VICTORIA ROAD, CONCORD, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE37 2PU
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4155656
BARMSTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: WESTERHOPE ROAD, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 8JF
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: :
GALLERIES MEDICAL PRACTICE- COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: GALLERIES SHOPPING CENTRE, WASHINGTON HIGHWAY, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7NQ
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: :
GALLERIES MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE GALLERIES HEALTH CENTRE, WASHINGTON CENTRE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7NQ
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5435555
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
BLUE HOUSE PHARMACY
Address: 1 HEWORTH ROAD, CONCORD, WASHINGTON, NE37 2PY
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01914 160920
BOOTS
Address: 12 ARNDALE HOUSE, VICTORIA ROAD, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE37 2SW
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4160825
BLUE HOUSE PHARMACY
Address: BLUE HOUSE LANE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE37 2TE
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4164212
BARMSTON PHARMACY
Address: WESTERHOPE ROAD, BARMSTON, WASHINGTON, NE38 8JF
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01914 190555
BOOTS
Address: THE GALLERIES, WASHINGTON CENTRE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7RT
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4161680
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: WASHINGTON CENTRE, WASHINGTON, NE38 7NF
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4972410
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Heworth Station is 2.60 miles away.
Address: Heworth station, Sunderland Road, Heworth, Tyne and Wear, NE10 0NE
Heworth is situated on the Durham Coast Line and is managed by Northern.
Heworth Station is an unstaffed station.
Manors Station is 4.94 miles away.
Address: Manors station, off Trafalgar Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 6UR
Manors is situated on the East Coast Main Line|Tyne and Wear Metro and is managed by Northern.
Manors Station is an unstaffed station.