St Andrews Avenue is in Washington and in Sunderland district. NE37 1AH is located in the Washington West 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 St Andrews Avenue, Washington, NE37 1AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE37 1AD, NE37 1AQ, NE37 1AN, NE37 1DJ, NE37 1DE, NE37 1AG, NE37 1DH, NE37 1AA, NE37 1AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE37 1AH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 50.2% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49% | 49.8% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.2% | 35.7% | 7.5% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.2% | 48.1% | -6.1% | 44.2% | 3.9% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 7.5% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 7.1% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 40.2% | 43.5% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 31.7% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 19.6% | 18.1% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 5.1% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.3% | 22.7% | -11.6% | 18.2% | 4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 13.3% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 17% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 10.2% | 7.0% | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 18.2% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 13% | 15.5% | 2.5% | 33.8% | -18.3% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 96.2% | 97.9% | 1.7% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
In this area, 98.2% 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 | 95.3% | 98.2% | 2.9% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 0.3% | -2.9% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 98.2% | 3.2% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.1% | 76.7% | 6.4% |
| No passport held | 16.9% | 13.5% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.7% | 37.2% | -0.5% |
| Christian | 55.7% | 46.2% | 9.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Andrews Avenue was 43.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.6% lower than the Washington North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Andrews Avenue has the 17th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Washington North and the 248th lowest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.3%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 St Andrews Avenue, Washington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £72,500 | 2024-04-12 | £78,704 |
| 3 St Andrews Avenue, Washington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2021-12-08 | £175,500 |
| 13 St Andrews Avenue, Washington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2021-03-31 | £95,186 |
| 3 St Andrews Avenue, Washington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,950 | 2018-12-12 | £163,647 |
| 3 St Andrews Avenue, Washington, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £1,750 | 2018-10-12 | £1,988 |
NE37 1AH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usworth Colliery Nursery School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL | 3out of 4 | 1,763 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA | 4out of 4 | 2,035 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington Primary School Well Bank Road , NE37 1NL | 3out of 4 | 538 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Albany Village Primary School Crossgill , Albany NE37 1UA | 3out of 4 | 818 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Village Primary School Westfield Crescent , Springwell NE9 7RX | 3out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfell Primary School Knoulberry , Blackfell NE37 1HA | 3out of 4 | 1,406 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Hampshire Place , Usworth NE37 2NP | 3out of 4 | 1,541 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Academy Spout Lane , NE37 2AA | 1out of 4 | 1,437 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Community Academy Dilston Close , Oxclose Village NE38 0LN | 3out of 4 | 2,203 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddick Academy Biddick Lane , NE38 8AL | 2out of 4 | 3,160 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy Birtley Lane , Birtley DH3 2LP | 2out of 4 | 3,349 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Hume Catholic School Old Durham Road , Beacon Lough NE9 6RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,459 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Top School Wealcroft , Felling NE10 8LT | 3out of 4 | 2,468 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Grange School Oxclose Road , NE38 7NY | 4out of 4 | 3,257 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Furrowfield School Whitehill Drive , Felling NE10 9RZ | 3out of 4 | 3,699 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars Academy Ivy Lane , Low Fell NE9 6QD | 3out of 4 | 3,987 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ateres Girls High School Willow Grove , Felling NE10 9PQ | - not rated | 4,630 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kylin Oriental | The Stella, Albany Village Centre | 834 yd | |
| It's A Small World Washington | 12 Donkin Road, Armstrong Industrial Estate | 905 yd | |
| Rok Box | 7, Armstrong Road | 999 yd | |
| Coach Road Cafe | Fountain House, Coach Road Estate | 1,014 yd | |
| Coffee & Co | BB's Coffee Shop, Victoria Road | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wessington | The Wessington, Donwell Village Centre | 533 yd | |
| Blue Bell | Coach Road, Washington | 741 yd | |
| The Stella | Albany Village Centre, Washington | 892 yd | |
| Sir William De Wessyngton | The William De Wessyngton 3, 2 | 1,090 yd | |
| Springwell Social Club | Westfield View, Westfield Crescent | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donwell Chippy | 43 Durham Avenue, Donwell | 179 yd | |
| Napoli Pizza | 3 Rosse Close, Parsons | 237 yd | |
| The New Golden Wok | 2, Donwell Village Centre | 533 yd | |
| Subway | Nicholsons Garage, Blue House Lane | 784 yd | |
| Divan Khanah/Divano's | 5, Elswick Road | 855 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 2, Parsons Road | 516 yd | |
| Aldi | 1 Armstrong Road, Washington | 825 yd | |
| Heron Frozen Foods Ltd | Arndale House, 9 Victoria Road | 1,048 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| George Washington Primary School WELL BANK ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 534 yd |
| Albany Village Primary School CROSSGILL | grass pitches | 775 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.