Ennerdale is in Washington and in Sunderland district. NE37 1BN 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 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ennerdale, Washington, NE37 1BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE37 1BP, NE37 1BS, NE37 1QA, NE37 1BW, NE37 1BU, NE37 1BX, NE37 1QE, NE37 1BT, NE37 1QF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE37 1BN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 49.3% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 48.1% | 50.7% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 33.5% | 38.7% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.3% | 39.5% | -7.8% | 44.2% | -4.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 12.8% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 4.9% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41% | 31.5% | -9.5% | 48.4% | -16.9% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 39.3% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 5.7% |
| Fair health | 17% | 20% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 7.3% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 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 11.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.2% | 25.9% | -5.3% | 18.2% | 7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.4% | 17.3% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 7.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.2% | 16% | -8.2% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 7% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 19.3% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.2% | 11.9% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -21.9% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.4% | 99.3% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 98% 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 | 98.4% | 98% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 98.3% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 24.7% | 13.5% | 11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.5% | 37.2% | 12.3% |
| Christian | 45.4% | 46.2% | -0.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ennerdale was 107.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.9% lower than the High Fell average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ennerdale has the 18th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in High Fell and the 208th highest crime rate of 692 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Ennerdale, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £109,000 | 2021-05-07 | £130,704 |
| 12 Ennerdale, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2021-04-09 | £142,148 |
| 6 Ennerdale, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2015-07-31 | £152,060 |
| 19 Ennerdale, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £102,500 | 2014-11-14 | £151,594 |
| 7 Ennerdale, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2013-04-19 | £141,462 |
NE37 1BN 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,297 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA | 4out of 4 | 1,821 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 | 321 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Albany Infant School Crossgill , Albany Village NE37 1UA | - not rated | 321 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Albany Village Primary School Crossgill , Albany NE37 1UA | 3out of 4 | 321 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Washington Primary School Well Bank Road , NE37 1NL | - not rated | 891 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Usworth Infant School Wellbank Road , NE37 1NL | - not rated | 891 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 | 685 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washington School Spout Lane , NE37 2AA | - not rated | 685 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Usworth School Heworth Road , NE37 2NF | - not rated | 1,505 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Community School Dilston Close , Oxclose Village NE38 0LN | - not rated | 2,006 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Community Academy Dilston Close , Oxclose Village NE38 0LN | - not rated | 2,006 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellbank School Wellbank Road , NE37 1NN | - not rated | 793 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellbank School Wellbank Road , NE37 1NL | - not rated | 891 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moordale Academy Tower Road , Washington NE37 2SH | - not rated | 1,393 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Grange School Oxclose Road , NE38 7NY | 4out of 4 | 2,531 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Grange School Oxclose Road , NE38 7NY | - not rated | 2,531 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 | 399 yd | |
| Coffee & Co | BB's Coffee Shop, Victoria Road | 608 yd | |
| BB's Coffee House | BB's Coffee Shop, Victoria Road | 608 yd | |
| Community Catering CIC (@ Willow Brook) | Willow Brook, Spout Lane | 659 yd | |
| Concord Tandoori | Concord Tandoori Restaurant, 2 Victoria Place | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stella | Albany Village Centre, Washington | 506 yd | |
| Sir William De Wessyngton | The William De Wessyngton 3, 2 | 608 yd | |
| The Bird Inn | 2 - 3 Speculation Place, Concord | 714 yd | |
| The Middle Inn | 10, Speculation Place | 741 yd | |
| New Tavern | Speculation Inn, 13 | 771 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Nicholsons Garage, Blue House Lane | 358 yd | |
| Donwell Chippy | 43 Durham Avenue, Donwell | 502 yd | |
| Bits N Pizzas | Unit 4, Albany Village Centre | 506 yd | |
| Hot Bite | 11 Victoria Road, Concord | 527 yd | |
| Manhattan Pizza Company | 11, Heworth Road | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Frozen Foods Ltd | Arndale House, 9 Victoria Road | 573 yd | |
| N.E. Co-Op | Victoria Place, Spout Lane | 675 yd | |
| Co-Op | 2, Parsons Road | 743 yd | |
| Aldi | 1 Armstrong Road, Washington | 960 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Albany Village Primary School CROSSGILL | grass pitches | 293 yd |
| Washington Fc Ground BEVERLEY COURT | grass pitches | 611 yd |
| Washington Academy SPOUT LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 611 yd |
| Ladyb Fitness SPOUT LANE | health and fitness suite | 671 yd |
| Washington Secondary School (Closed) Spout Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 680 yd |
| The Washington Millennium Centre WASHINGTON MILLENNIUM CENTRE LIBRARY WASHINGTON MILLENNIUM CENTRE LIBRARY THE OVAL | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 754 yd |
| George Washington Primary School WELL BANK ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 841 yd |
| Atlas Gym FRONT STREET | health and fitness suite | 873 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 | 51.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.