Rosse Close is in Washington and in Sunderland district. NE37 1ET 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 1995-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rosse Close, Washington, NE37 1ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE37 1AN, NE37 1DE, NE37 1HB, NE37 1DF, NE37 1AH, NE37 1AQ, NE37 1DG, NE37 1DH, NE37 1EZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE37 1ET is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 51.2% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 47% | 48.8% | 1.8% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 31.9% | 38.2% | 6.3% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41% | 33.8% | -7.2% | 44.2% | -10.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 11.1% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 13.5% | 10.6% | -2.9% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
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 | 38.8% | 34.3% | -4.5% | 48.4% | -14.1% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 39.2% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 17.1% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 7.3% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 17.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.5% | 27.9% | -6.6% | 18.2% | 9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 9.1% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 17.3% | 3.3% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 8.2% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 17.3% | 2.5% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.9% | 17.3% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -16.5% |
| Other | 6.1% | 2.9% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.5% | 99.6% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
In this area, 99.6% 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 | 98.1% | 99.6% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 16.4% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 99.6% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 16.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -9.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 55.7% | 46.2% | 9.5% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rosse Close was 54.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.6% lower than the High Fell average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Rosse Close has the 35th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in High Fell and the 300th lowest crime rate of 692 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -96.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Rosse Close, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2005-11-01 | £160,294 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,801 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA | 4out of 4 | 1,816 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 | 640 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Albany Infant School Crossgill , Albany Village NE37 1UA | - not rated | 640 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Albany Village Primary School Crossgill , Albany NE37 1UA | 3out of 4 | 640 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Washington Primary School Well Bank Road , NE37 1NL | - not rated | 720 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Usworth Infant School Wellbank Road , NE37 1NL | - not rated | 720 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 | 1,344 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washington School Spout Lane , NE37 2AA | - not rated | 1,344 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Usworth School Heworth Road , NE37 2NF | - not rated | 1,638 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Community School Dilston Close , Oxclose Village NE38 0LN | - not rated | 1,986 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Community Academy Dilston Close , Oxclose Village NE38 0LN | - not rated | 1,986 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 | 629 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellbank School Wellbank Road , NE37 1NL | - not rated | 720 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moordale Academy Tower Road , Washington NE37 2SH | - not rated | 2,047 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumbric Springwell Community Hub , Lanchester Avenue NE9 7AL | - not rated | 2,586 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Top School Wealcroft , Felling NE10 8LT | 3out of 4 | 2,662 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 704 yd | |
| It's A Small World Washington | 12 Donkin Road, Armstrong Industrial Estate | 709 yd | |
| Rok Box | 7, Armstrong Road | 785 yd | |
| Hideaway Cafe | 9 Armstrong Road, Armstrong Industrial Estate | 815 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stella | Albany Village Centre, Washington | 738 yd | |
| Wessington | The Wessington, Donwell Village Centre | 766 yd | |
| Blue Bell | Coach Road, Washington | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Napoli Pizza | 3 Rosse Close, Parsons | 0 yd | |
| Donwell Chippy | 43 Durham Avenue, Donwell | 314 yd | |
| Divan Khanah/Divano's | 5, Elswick Road | 620 yd | |
| Bits N Pizzas | Unit 4, Albany Village Centre | 738 yd | |
| The New Golden Wok | 2, Donwell Village Centre | 766 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 2, Parsons Road | 279 yd | |
| Aldi | 1 Armstrong Road, Washington | 588 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Albany Village Primary School CROSSGILL | grass pitches | 671 yd |
| George Washington Primary School WELL BANK ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 766 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 16.7% |
| Median download speed | 40.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 34.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 49.92 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 49.92 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 12.24 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.