Swirral Edge, Washington, NE37 1UW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE37 1UW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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	47.8%	48.8%	1.0%	51.0%	-2.2%
Male	52.2%	51.2%	-1.0%	49.0%	2.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of NE37 1UW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	32.2%	27.8%	-4.4%	37.9%	-10.1%
Married: Opposite sex	56.4%	57.1%	0.7%	44.2%	12.9%
Separated	1.5%	2%	0.5%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	7%	7.9%	0.9%	9.1%	-1.2%
Widowed	2.9%	5.2%	2.3%	6.1%	-0.9%

Health

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	47.2%	44.4%	-2.8%	48.4%	-4.0%
Good health	36.6%	35%	-1.6%	33.6%	1.4%
Fair health	11.8%	13.5%	1.7%	12.7%	0.8%
Bad health	3.4%	6.7%	3.3%	4.0%	2.7%
Very bad health	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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 20.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	20.1%	21.9%	1.8%	18.2%	3.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.9%	12.7%	-5.2%	9.6%	3.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.5%	23.1%	2.6%	13.4%	9.7%
Apprenticeship	5.5%	6.4%	0.9%	5.3%	1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16.1%	12.4%	-3.7%	16.9%	-4.5%
Degree or Similar	17.6%	20.7%	3.1%	33.8%	-13.1%
Other	2.2%	2.8%	0.6%	2.8%	0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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)
Chinese	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
White	99.4%	99.3%	-0.1%	81.4%	17.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 99.3% 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	98.8%	99.3%	0.5%	83.2%	16.1%
European Union	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	6.1%	-5.8%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	5.6%	-5.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.8%	99.3%	0.5%	83.2%	16.1%
10+ Years	0%	0.7%	0.7%	9.8%	-9.1%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.6%	76.7%	11.9%
No passport held	11.4%	13.5%	-2.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.8%	37.2%	-4.4%
Christian	59.9%	46.2%	13.7%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Not answered	6.7%	6.0%	0.7%

Safety

Is Swirral Edge Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Swirral Edge was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the High Fell average.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£35,000

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in NE37 1UW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Swirral Edge are based on 70 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Sunderland.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Swirral Edge, Washington, NE37 1UW

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE37 1UW

Average Price
£187,354

Semi-Detached
£185,566

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£193,315

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Swirral Edge

Average Price
£187,521

Semi-Detached
£183,113

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£208,828

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Swirral EdgeStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
13 Swirral Edge, Washington, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building	£170,000	2024-04-26	£187,333
3 Swirral Edge, Washington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£140,100	2021-05-20	£163,554
3 Swirral Edge, Washington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£130,000	2021-03-25	£154,678
21 Swirral Edge, Washington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£135,000	2019-07-05	£174,638
5 Swirral Edge, Washington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£175,000	2019-01-31	£230,056

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE37 1UW

Employment

NE37 1UW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in NE37 1UW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	82
Retired	81
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	20
Other	12
Student (economically inactive)	11
Looking after home or family	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	36
Manufacturing	34
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	25
Construction	20
Transport and storage	15
Human health and social work activities	12
Education	12
Financial and insurance activities	10
Administrative and support service activities	10
Information and communication	7
Other	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	4
Real estate activities	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Usworth Colliery Nursery School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL	3out of 4	1,445 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA	4out of 4	1,613 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Albany Village Primary School Crossgill , Albany NE37 1UA	3out of 4	169 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Village Lane , NE38 7HU	3out of 4	1,049 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
George Washington Primary School Well Bank Road , NE37 1NL	3out of 4	1,103 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Wessington Primary School Lanercost , NE38 7PY	3out of 4	1,159 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Blackfell Primary School Knoulberry , Blackfell NE37 1HA	3out of 4	1,313 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Washington Academy Spout Lane , NE37 2AA	1out of 4	666 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Oxclose Community Academy Dilston Close , Oxclose Village NE38 0LN	3out of 4	1,799 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Biddick Academy Biddick Lane , NE38 8AL	2out of 4	2,301 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	2,680 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy Birtley Lane , Birtley DH3 2LP	2out of 4	3,340 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Columbia Grange School Oxclose Road , NE38 7NY	4out of 4	2,365 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hill Top School Wealcroft , Felling NE10 8LT	3out of 4	3,348 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Furrowfield School Whitehill Drive , Felling NE10 9RZ	3out of 4	4,590 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Cedars Academy Ivy Lane , Low Fell NE9 6QD	3out of 4	4,823 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Education and Services for People with Autism Ferryboat Lane , SR5 3RL	- not rated	5,425 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Kylin Oriental	The Stella, Albany Village Centre	303 yd
Community Catering CIC (@ Willow Brook)	Willow Brook, Spout Lane	572 yd
Concord Tandoori	Concord Tandoori Restaurant, 2 Victoria Place	712 yd
Coffee & Co	BB's Coffee Shop, Victoria Road	717 yd
BB's Coffee House	BB's Coffee Shop, Victoria Road	717 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Stella	Albany Village Centre, Washington	400 yd
The Black Bush	The Licensee, Village Lane	651 yd
Sir William De Wessyngton	The William De Wessyngton 3, 2	673 yd
The Bird Inn	2 - 3 Speculation Place, Concord	757 yd
The Middle Inn	10, Speculation Place	780 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bits N Pizzas	Unit 4, Albany Village Centre	400 yd
Subway	Nicholsons Garage, Blue House Lane	521 yd
Hot Bite	11 Victoria Road, Concord	618 yd
Grill House	Penlea, 5 Victoria Road	658 yd
Domino's Pizza	7, Victoria Road	673 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Heron Frozen Foods Ltd	Arndale House, 9 Victoria Road	649 yd
N.E. Co-Op	Victoria Place, Spout Lane	722 yd
Co-Op	2, Parsons Road	850 yd
Aldi	1 Armstrong Road, Washington	1,000 yd
Aldi Foodstores Ltd.	Unit C, Galleries Retail Park	1,058 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Albany Village Primary School CROSSGILL	grass pitches	230 yd
Washington Academy SPOUT LANE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	445 yd
Washington Secondary School (Closed) Spout Lane	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	540 yd
Washington Fc Ground BEVERLEY COURT	grass pitches	581 yd
Ladyb Fitness SPOUT LANE	health and fitness suite	695 yd
The Washington Millennium Centre WASHINGTON MILLENNIUM CENTRE LIBRARY WASHINGTON MILLENNIUM CENTRE LIBRARY THE OVAL	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite	870 yd
Atlas Gym FRONT STREET	health and fitness suite	900 yd
George Washington Primary School WELL BANK ROAD	grass pitches, swimming pool	1,092 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	140.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of NE37 1UW