Parsons Road is in Washington and in Sunderland district. NE37 1EZ 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 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Parsons Road, Washington, NE37 1EZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE37 1ET, NE37 1HB, NE37 1AT, NE37 1AX, NE37 1AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE37 1EZ 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 Parsons Road was 70.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.9% lower than the High Fell average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Parsons Road has the 31st highest crime rate of 70 local areas in High Fell and the 335th lowest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -92.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 Parsons Retail Park Parsons Road, Washington, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £36,480 | 2022-07-15 | £37,247 |
| Jennings Kia Parsons Road, Washington, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2021-12-22 | £1,259,259 |
| S Jennings Ltd Parsons Road, Washington, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2021-12-22 | £1,259,259 |
| Parsons House Parsons Road, Washington, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2021-01-15 | £515,094 |
| Ground Floor Swallow House Parsons Road, Washington, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2020-10-01 | £234,909 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA | 4out of 4 | 1,550 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Usworth Colliery Nursery School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL | 3out of 4 | 2,070 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Village Primary School Crossgill , Albany NE37 1UA | 3out of 4 | 678 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfell Primary School Knoulberry , Blackfell NE37 1HA | 3out of 4 | 895 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Washington Primary School Well Bank Road , NE37 1NL | 3out of 4 | 1,038 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Village Primary School Westfield Crescent , Springwell NE9 7RX | 3out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Boste Catholic Primary School Castle Road , Oxclose Village NE38 0HL | 3out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,486 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Community Academy Dilston Close , Oxclose Village NE38 0LN | 3out of 4 | 1,712 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy Birtley Lane , Birtley DH3 2LP | 2out of 4 | 2,862 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddick Academy Biddick Lane , NE38 8AL | 2out of 4 | 2,876 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College Biddick Lane , NE38 8AF | 3out of 4 | 3,167 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,799 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Grange School Oxclose Road , NE38 7NY | 4out of 4 | 3,061 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Furrowfield School Whitehill Drive , Felling NE10 9RZ | 3out of 4 | 3,972 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars Academy Ivy Lane , Low Fell NE9 6QD | 3out of 4 | 4,031 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ateres Girls High School Willow Grove , Felling NE10 9PQ | - not rated | 4,999 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| It's A Small World Washington | 12 Donkin Road, Armstrong Industrial Estate | 556 yd | |
| Rok Box | 7, Armstrong Road | 585 yd | |
| Kylin Oriental | The Stella, Albany Village Centre | 604 yd | |
| Hideaway Cafe | 9 Armstrong Road, Armstrong Industrial Estate | 620 yd | |
| Shelley's Kitchen | The Honest Boy, Knoulberry Road | 859 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stella | Albany Village Centre, Washington | 598 yd | |
| The Honest Boy | Knoulberry Road, Blackfell | 869 yd | |
| Wessington | The Wessington, Donwell Village Centre | 1,040 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Napoli Pizza | 3 Rosse Close, Parsons | 274 yd | |
| Divan Khanah/Divano's | 5, Elswick Road | 362 yd | |
| Donwell Chippy | 43 Durham Avenue, Donwell | 551 yd | |
| Bits N Pizzas | Unit 4, Albany Village Centre | 598 yd | |
| Rav's Fish Bar | 150 Rushyrig, Blackfell | 852 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 2, Parsons Road | 22 yd | |
| Aldi | 1 Armstrong Road, Washington | 320 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Albany Village Primary School CROSSGILL | grass pitches | 614 yd |
| George Washington Primary School WELL BANK ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,032 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 | 73.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 8.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 8.7% |
| 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 | 17.4% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 26.1% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.