Area Information for Washington, NE37 3WY

This postcode in Washington is in the North East region of England. The postcode is within the Washington North ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Washington and Gateshead South. This page combines information for the address Washington, NE37 3WY, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of NE37 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.

Please Note

This postcode was terminated by the Royal Mail in August 2004. Where possible, we have attempted to find data relating to the area in which the postcode used to reside before retirement. However, some data such as street names and house pricing is based on current postcodes only and so may be missing or incomplete.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Sunderland
Ward Washington North
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

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is detached houses, with the most common tenure being ownership with a mortgage or shared ownership scheme. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Washington), and the Northumbria Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near Washington, NE37 3WY.

Nearby Services

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Washington, NE37 3WY 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.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Washington, NE37 3WY:

Watcombe Close, Washington, NE37 3LW
Barton Close, Washington, NE37 3LN
Merevale Close, Washington, NE37 3LP
Whitbourne Close, Washington, NE37 3LL
Marwell Drive, Washington, NE37 3LH
Marwell Drive, Washington, NE37 3LR

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about NE37 as a whole.

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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

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 60
Semi-Detached 48
Terraced 41
Flat (Purpose-Built) 8
Flat (Converted) 1
Residence in Commercial Building 2
Caravan/Park/Temporary 1
Total 161
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing tenures, as detailed below. Across the UK, an average of 33% of households were owned outright, 29.7% were mortgaged/shared ownership, 17.5% were social housing, and 19.5% were privately rented at the last census.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 49
Owned with Mortgage 67
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 13
Rented: Other Social 14
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 13
Rented: Other 5
Rent Free 0
Total 161

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 35
Two People 47
Three People 37
Four People 27
Five People 12
Six People 3
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 161

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Washington consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 35
Family Household 120
Other Household 5
Total 160

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 96
Deprived In One Dimension 52
Deprived In Two Dimensions 12
Deprived In Three Dimensions 1
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 161

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 50% male.

Gender
Male 212
Female 214
Total 426

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 25
5-9 27
10-14 30
15-19 32
20-24 28
25-29 37
30-34 23
35-39 31
40-44 25
45-49 49
50-54 35
55-59 21
60-64 15
65-69 14
70-74 20
75-79 8
80-84 2
85+ 2
Total 424

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode NE37 3WY does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

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 120
Married 172
Separated 6
Divorced 31
Widowed 10
Total 339

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 230
Good 146
Fair 42
Bad 4
Very Bad 3
Total 425

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) 98
Apprenticeship 15
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 85
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 63
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 27
No GCSEs or Equivalent 42
Other 9
Total 339

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 91% white.

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 388
Mixed Ethnicity 1
Indian 4
Pakistani 17
Chinese 5
Other Asian 1
Black African 4
Other Black/African/Caribbean 3
Other 2
Total 425

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 397
European Union 8
Rest of Europe 2
Africa 6
Middle East and Asia 13
Total 426

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 397
10+ Years 20
5-10 Years 4
2-5 Years 1
Less Than 2 Years 4
Total 426

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 NE37 3WY.

Passport(s) Held
None 38
United Kingdom 377
European Union 4
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 3
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 195
Christian 184
Buddhist 0
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 18
Sikh 3
Other Religion 3
Not Stated 23
Total 426

Economic Activity Embed This

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 149
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 32
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 24
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 10
Unemployed 11
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 38
Retired 49
Looking After Home or Family 18
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 3
Other 5
Total 339

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 26
Professional Occupations 44
Associate Professional Occupations 31
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 24
Skilled Trades Occupations 22
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 11
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 15
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 24
Elementary Occupations 24
Total 221

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 35
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 81
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 44
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 31
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 18
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 27
Semi-Routine Occupation 44
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 19
Full-time Student 39
Total 338

Washington, NE37 3WY 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 NE37 3WY
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.

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Below are the details of the closest services to NE37 3WY. 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 NE37 3WY.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 14 closest railway stations to Washington, NE37 3WY. The nearest railway station is Heworth, approximately 2.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Heworth 2.6 miles
Manors 5.1 miles
Sunderland 5.2 miles
Newcastle 5.3 miles
Dunston 5.5 miles
Chester-le-Street 5.5 miles
MetroCentre 6.7 miles
Northumberland Park (Tyne & Wear) 7.5 miles
Blaydon 8.6 miles
Seaham 9 miles
Durham 11 miles
Seaton Delaval 11 miles
Cramlington 12 miles
Newsham 13 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Washington, NE37 3WY. The nearest is St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Washington, approximately 0.5 miles away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Washington, NE37 3WY. The nearest is Washington Academy, approximately 1.2 miles away.

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Washington, NE37 3WY. The nearest is Concord Medical Practice, approximately 1 mile 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, NE37 3WY. The nearest is Mr S Bedi & Associates, approximately 0.9 miles 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, NE37 3WY. The nearest is Queen Elizabeth Hospital, approximately 3 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Washington, NE37 3WY. The nearest is J E Dickinson, approximately 0.9 miles 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.