Rogan Avenue is in Washington and in Sunderland district. NE37 1SW 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 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rogan Avenue, Washington, NE37 1SW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE37 1SU, NE37 1HT, NE37 1SA, NE37 1SN, NE37 1SR, NE37 1HU, NE37 1GB, NE37 1ST, NE37 1RZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE37 1SW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 51.9% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 50.3% | 48.1% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 38.8% | 39.9% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46% | 47.4% | 1.4% | 44.2% | 3.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8% | 6.3% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 54.4% | 47.8% | -6.6% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 34.6% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 6.6% | 14.7% | 8.1% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.2% | 10.4% | -6.8% | 18.2% | -7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.6% | 16.3% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 17.1% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 18.7% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.8% | 31.1% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -2.7% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 99.1% | 94.6% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.5% 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 | 95.9% | 96.5% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 96.2% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.2% | 37.2% | 15.0% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rogan Avenue was 186.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.3% higher than the High Fell average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Rogan Avenue has the 6th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in High Fell and the 111th highest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Rogan Avenue, Washington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2025-03-28 | £148,063 |
| 16 Rogan Avenue, Washington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £113,500 | 2017-02-03 | £156,229 |
| 14 Rogan Avenue, Washington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £113,500 | 2015-11-20 | £159,567 |
| 2 Rogan Avenue, Washington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2010-03-26 | £169,383 |
| 2 Rogan Avenue, Washington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2009-09-25 | £156,453 |
NE37 1SW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 137 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA | 4out of 4 | 1,068 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Usworth Colliery Nursery School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL | 3out of 4 | 2,418 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackfell Primary School Knoulberry , Blackfell NE37 1HA | 3out of 4 | 387 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Boste Catholic Primary School Castle Road , Oxclose Village NE38 0HL | 3out of 4 | 804 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Albany Village Primary School Crossgill , Albany NE37 1UA | 3out of 4 | 844 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Primary Academy Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA | 3out of 4 | 1,045 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Village Primary School Westfield Crescent , Springwell NE9 7RX | 3out of 4 | 1,526 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxclose Community Academy Dilston Close , Oxclose Village NE38 0LN | 3out of 4 | 1,218 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washington Academy Spout Lane , NE37 2AA | 1out of 4 | 1,659 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy Birtley Lane , Birtley DH3 2LP | 2out of 4 | 2,402 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddick Academy Biddick Lane , NE38 8AL | 2out of 4 | 2,620 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 | 2,847 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,898 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Top School Wealcroft , Felling NE10 8LT | 3out of 4 | 3,204 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars Academy Ivy Lane , Low Fell NE9 6QD | 3out of 4 | 4,180 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Furrowfield School Whitehill Drive , Felling NE10 9RZ | 3out of 4 | 4,322 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ateres Girls High School Willow Grove , Felling NE10 9PQ | - not rated | 5,418 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelley's Kitchen | The Honest Boy, Knoulberry Road | 371 yd | |
| Rok Box | 7, Armstrong Road | 495 yd | |
| Hideaway Cafe | 9 Armstrong Road, Armstrong Industrial Estate | 529 yd | |
| It's A Small World Washington | 12 Donkin Road, Armstrong Industrial Estate | 604 yd | |
| Kylin Oriental | The Stella, Albany Village Centre | 710 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Honest Boy | Knoulberry Road, Blackfell | 371 yd | |
| The Stella | Albany Village Centre, Washington | 627 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | Gala Clubs, Washington Town Centre | 1,068 yd | |
| Oasis | The Licensee, The Oasis | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Divan Khanah/Divano's | 5, Elswick Road | 257 yd | |
| Rav's Fish Bar | 150 Rushyrig, Blackfell | 348 yd | |
| Bits N Pizzas | Unit 4, Albany Village Centre | 627 yd | |
| Napoli Pizza | 3 Rosse Close, Parsons | 785 yd | |
| Donwell Chippy | 43 Durham Avenue, Donwell | 1,040 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 1 Armstrong Road, Washington | 230 yd | |
| Co-Op | 2, Parsons Road | 508 yd | |
| Aldi Foodstores Ltd. | Unit C, Galleries Retail Park | 1,068 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury, 59 | 1,068 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores, The Galleries | 1,068 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Albany Village Primary School CROSSGILL | grass pitches | 789 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 | 77.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.86 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.86 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.