Borrowdale is in Washington and in Sunderland district. NE37 1QF 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 1984-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Borrowdale, Washington, NE37 1QF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE37 1QE, NE37 1QH, NE37 1QB, NE37 1QQ, NE37 1QG, NE37 1QA, NE37 1BS, NE37 1BX, NE37 2TJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE37 1QF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 52.9% | 4.7% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 51.8% | 47.1% | -4.7% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 | 36.6% | 32.4% | -4.2% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.9% | 47.5% | -0.4% | 44.2% | 3.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 10.3% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 8.8% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 | 50.4% | 34.2% | -16.2% | 48.4% | -14.2% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 40.8% | 11.9% | 33.6% | 7.2% |
| Fair health | 15% | 19.7% | 4.7% | 12.7% | 7.0% |
| Bad health | 5% | 3.9% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 16.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.7% | 24.5% | -3.2% | 18.2% | 6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 11.3% | -8.4% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 15.2% | -4.5% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 9.8% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 19.6% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.7% | 16.2% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -17.6% |
| Other | 4.2% | 3.4% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.3% | 100% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
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 | 97.9% | 99.6% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 16.4% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 99.6% | 2.1% | 83.2% | 16.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -9.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.1% | 76.7% | 4.4% |
| No passport held | 18.9% | 13.5% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 64% | 46.2% | 17.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Borrowdale was 34.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.6% lower than the High Fell average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Borrowdale has the 24th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in High Fell and the 179th lowest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Borrowdale, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-04-26 | £118,173 |
| 31 Borrowdale, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2017-11-17 | £136,291 |
| 31 Borrowdale, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2007-03-16 | £114,594 |
| 29 Borrowdale, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £77,950 | 2003-09-26 | £156,351 |
| 31 Borrowdale, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £35,000 | 1997-02-07 | £130,591 |
NE37 1QF 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 | 83 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,418 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA | 4out of 4 | 1,918 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 | 472 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Washington Primary School Well Bank Road , NE37 1NL | 3out of 4 | 635 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Hampshire Place , Usworth NE37 2NP | 3out of 4 | 1,321 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Usworth Colliery Primary School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL | 2out of 4 | 1,418 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfell Primary School Knoulberry , Blackfell NE37 1HA | 3out of 4 | 1,433 yd | Community school | 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 | 978 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Community Academy Dilston Close , Oxclose Village NE38 0LN | 3out of 4 | 2,099 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddick Academy Biddick Lane , NE38 8AL | 2out of 4 | 2,784 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 | 3,158 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy Birtley Lane , Birtley DH3 2LP | 2out of 4 | 3,463 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Grange School Oxclose Road , NE38 7NY | 4out of 4 | 2,836 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Top School Wealcroft , Felling NE10 8LT | 3out of 4 | 2,872 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Furrowfield School Whitehill Drive , Felling NE10 9RZ | 3out of 4 | 4,122 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars Academy Ivy Lane , Low Fell NE9 6QD | 3out of 4 | 4,444 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ateres Girls High School Willow Grove , Felling NE10 9PQ | - not rated | 4,995 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 | 556 yd | |
| Coffee & Co | BB's Coffee Shop, Victoria Road | 629 yd | |
| BB's Coffee House | BB's Coffee Shop, Victoria Road | 629 yd | |
| Concord Tandoori | Concord Tandoori Restaurant, 2 Victoria Place | 734 yd | |
| Community Catering CIC (@ Willow Brook) | Willow Brook, Spout Lane | 831 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stella | Albany Village Centre, Washington | 651 yd | |
| Sir William De Wessyngton | The William De Wessyngton 3, 2 | 674 yd | |
| Wessington | The Wessington, Donwell Village Centre | 785 yd | |
| The Bird Inn | 2 - 3 Speculation Place, Concord | 789 yd | |
| The Middle Inn | 10, Speculation Place | 816 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donwell Chippy | 43 Durham Avenue, Donwell | 282 yd | |
| Subway | Nicholsons Garage, Blue House Lane | 368 yd | |
| Napoli Pizza | 3 Rosse Close, Parsons | 510 yd | |
| Manhattan Pizza Company | 11, Heworth Road | 557 yd | |
| Hong Kong Takeaway | 2, Heworth Road | 557 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Frozen Foods Ltd | Arndale House, 9 Victoria Road | 633 yd | |
| Co-Op | 2, Parsons Road | 672 yd | |
| N.E. Co-Op | Victoria Place, Spout Lane | 749 yd | |
| Aldi | 1 Armstrong Road, Washington | 943 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Albany Village Primary School CROSSGILL | grass pitches | 459 yd |
| George Washington Primary School WELL BANK ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 625 yd |
| Washington Fc Ground BEVERLEY COURT | grass pitches | 750 yd |
| The Washington Millennium Centre WASHINGTON MILLENNIUM CENTRE LIBRARY WASHINGTON MILLENNIUM CENTRE LIBRARY THE OVAL | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 752 yd |
| Ladyb Fitness SPOUT LANE | health and fitness suite | 765 yd |
| Washington Academy SPOUT LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 823 yd |
| Washington Secondary School (Closed) Spout Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 877 yd |
| Atlas Gym FRONT STREET | health and fitness suite | 948 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 | 54 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 15.12 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.