Whinway is in Washington and in Sunderland district. NE37 1AU 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 Whinway, Washington, NE37 1AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE37 1AT, NE37 1AY, NE37 1UA, NE37 1AX, NE37 1AR, NE37 1AW, NE37 1TA, NE37 1TH, NE37 1TQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE37 1AU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.7% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 50% | 49.3% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 26.5% | 28.6% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54% | 47.4% | -6.6% | 44.2% | 3.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 13.8% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 6.1% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 43.8% | 38.9% | -4.9% | 48.4% | -9.5% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 38.5% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 16.7% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 5.9% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
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 18.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.8% | 22.8% | 2.0% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 12.2% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.6% | 13.2% | -9.4% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.5% | 9.6% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 20.8% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 15% | 18.8% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -15.0% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 98.1% | 98.2% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 97.7% | 95.5% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 95.9% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 14.9% | 13.5% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.1% | 37.2% | -1.1% |
| Christian | 60.7% | 46.2% | 14.5% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whinway was 446.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 245.8% higher than the High Fell average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Whinway has the highest crime rate of 70 local areas in High Fell and the 21st highest crime rate of 692 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 378.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Whinway, Washington, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-07-08 | £199,159 |
| 11 Whinway, Washington, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2024-06-14 | £138,700 |
| 9 Whinway, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £139,950 | 2023-02-24 | £155,500 |
| 20 Whinway, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-02-28 | £113,424 |
| 21 Whinway, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2022-02-08 | £102,081 |
The percentage of retired residents living in NE37 1AU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA | 4out of 4 | 1,526 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Usworth Colliery Nursery School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL | 3out of 4 | 1,682 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Junior School Crossgill , Albany NE37 1UA | - not rated | 190 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Albany Infant School Crossgill , Albany Village NE37 1UA | - not rated | 190 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Albany Village Primary School Crossgill , Albany NE37 1UA | 3out of 4 | 190 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Washington Primary School Well Bank Road , NE37 1NL | - not rated | 1,006 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Usworth Infant School Wellbank Road , NE37 1NL | - not rated | 1,006 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Academy Spout Lane , NE37 2AA | 2out of 4 | 997 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washington School Spout Lane , NE37 2AA | - not rated | 997 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Community School Dilston Close , Oxclose Village NE38 0LN | - not rated | 1,708 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Community Academy Dilston Close , Oxclose Village NE38 0LN | - not rated | 1,708 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Usworth School Heworth Road , NE37 2NF | - not rated | 1,789 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellbank School Wellbank Road , NE37 1NN | - not rated | 902 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellbank School Wellbank Road , NE37 1NL | - not rated | 1,006 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moordale Academy Tower Road , Washington NE37 2SH | - not rated | 1,727 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Grange School Oxclose Road , NE38 7NY | 4out of 4 | 2,631 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Grange School Oxclose Road , NE38 7NY | - not rated | 2,631 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | 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 | 244 yd | |
| Rok Box | 7, Armstrong Road | 925 yd | |
| It's A Small World Washington | 12 Donkin Road, Armstrong Industrial Estate | 927 yd | |
| Hideaway Cafe | 9 Armstrong Road, Armstrong Industrial Estate | 964 yd | |
| Coffee & Co | BB's Coffee Shop, Victoria Road | 990 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stella | Albany Village Centre, Washington | 287 yd | |
| The Black Bush | The Licensee, Village Lane | 985 yd | |
| Sir William De Wessyngton | The William De Wessyngton 3, 2 | 995 yd | |
| The Honest Boy | Knoulberry Road, Blackfell | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bits N Pizzas | Unit 4, Albany Village Centre | 287 yd | |
| Napoli Pizza | 3 Rosse Close, Parsons | 460 yd | |
| Donwell Chippy | 43 Durham Avenue, Donwell | 520 yd | |
| Divan Khanah/Divano's | 5, Elswick Road | 645 yd | |
| Subway | Nicholsons Garage, Blue House Lane | 731 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 2, Parsons Road | 406 yd | |
| Aldi | 1 Armstrong Road, Washington | 577 yd | |
| Heron Frozen Foods Ltd | Arndale House, 9 Victoria Road | 959 yd | |
| N.E. Co-Op | Victoria Place, Spout Lane | 1,061 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Albany Village Primary School CROSSGILL | grass pitches | 231 yd |
| Washington Academy SPOUT LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 890 yd |
| Washington Fc Ground BEVERLEY COURT | grass pitches | 978 yd |
| Washington Secondary School (Closed) Spout Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 984 yd |
| George Washington Primary School WELL BANK ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,001 yd |
| Ladyb Fitness SPOUT LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,054 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 | 56.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.