South Avenue is in Washington and in Sunderland district. NE37 2JQ is located in the Washington North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Washington and Sunderland West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about South Avenue, Washington, NE37 2JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE37 2JH, NE37 2JL, NE37 2JW, NE37 2LG, NE37 2LE, NE37 2LA, NE37 2JT, NE37 2JJ, NE37 2LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE37 2JQ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.2% of the population 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 | 51.2% | 56.2% | 5.0% | 51.0% | 5.2% |
| Male | 48.8% | 43.8% | -5.0% | 49.0% | -5.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NE37 2JQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 51.5% | 53.7% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 15.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 29.6% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -14.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 9.7% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 4.2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 44.4% | 44.9% | 0.5% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 31.2% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 17.5% | 6.4% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 4.8% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
In the area around NE37 2JQ this area, 28.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 11%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.1% | 28.3% | -7.8% | 18.2% | 10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24.9% | 11% | -13.9% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 23.3% | 3.0% | 13.4% | 9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 5.9% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 18.7% | 10.8% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 4.1% | 11% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -22.8% |
| Other | 5.8% | 1.8% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.7% | 100% | 2.3% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 98.5% | 96.9% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 96.9% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.3% | 76.7% | -5.4% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 24.9% | 13.5% | 11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.5% | 37.2% | 23.3% |
| Christian | 34.4% | 46.2% | -11.8% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Avenue was 137.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.6% lower than the Washington North average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
South Avenue has the 19th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Washington North and the 253rd highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.3%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 South Avenue, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2023-05-05 | £76,948 |
| 61 South Avenue, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2022-08-01 | £98,796 |
| 70 South Avenue, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2022-03-07 | £81,583 |
| 68 South Avenue, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £69,000 | 2018-06-15 | £87,918 |
| 57 South Avenue, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £61,000 | 2012-11-01 | £85,008 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Education | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,266 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA | 4out of 4 | 2,309 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington Primary School Well Bank Road , NE37 1NL | 3out of 4 | 284 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Albany Village Primary School Crossgill , Albany NE37 1UA | 3out of 4 | 858 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Hampshire Place , Usworth NE37 2NP | 3out of 4 | 1,033 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Usworth Colliery Primary School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL | 2out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Village Primary School Westfield Crescent , Springwell NE9 7RX | 3out of 4 | 1,412 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 | 1,148 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Community Academy Dilston Close , Oxclose Village NE38 0LN | 3out of 4 | 2,490 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddick Academy Biddick Lane , NE38 8AL | 2out of 4 | 3,112 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 | 3,508 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Hume Catholic School Old Durham Road , Beacon Lough NE9 6RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,697 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,621 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Grange School Oxclose Road , NE38 7NY | 4out of 4 | 3,111 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Furrowfield School Whitehill Drive , Felling NE10 9RZ | 3out of 4 | 3,892 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars Academy Ivy Lane , Low Fell NE9 6QD | 3out of 4 | 4,373 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ateres Girls High School Willow Grove , Felling NE10 9PQ | - not rated | 4,690 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coach Road Cafe | Fountain House, Coach Road Estate | 536 yd | |
| Coffee & Co | BB's Coffee Shop, Victoria Road | 579 yd | |
| BB's Coffee House | BB's Coffee Shop, Victoria Road | 579 yd | |
| Concord Tandoori | Concord Tandoori Restaurant, 2 Victoria Place | 739 yd | |
| Cream Curls / King Of Fast Food | 3 West View, Concord | 804 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wessington | The Wessington, Donwell Village Centre | 498 yd | |
| Blue Bell | Coach Road, Washington | 625 yd | |
| Sir William De Wessyngton | The William De Wessyngton 3, 2 | 683 yd | |
| The Bird Inn | 2 - 3 Speculation Place, Concord | 785 yd | |
| The Middle Inn | 10, Speculation Place | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donwell Chippy | 43 Durham Avenue, Donwell | 389 yd | |
| Subway | Nicholsons Garage, Blue House Lane | 434 yd | |
| Manhattan Pizza Company | 11, Heworth Road | 475 yd | |
| Hong Kong Takeaway | 2, Heworth Road | 475 yd | |
| The New Golden Wok | 2, Donwell Village Centre | 498 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Frozen Foods Ltd | Arndale House, 9 Victoria Road | 645 yd | |
| N.E. Co-Op | Victoria Place, Spout Lane | 753 yd | |
| Co-Op | 2, Parsons Road | 950 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| George Washington Primary School WELL BANK ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 272 yd |
| The Washington Millennium Centre WASHINGTON MILLENNIUM CENTRE LIBRARY WASHINGTON MILLENNIUM CENTRE LIBRARY THE OVAL | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 628 yd |
| Ladyb Fitness SPOUT LANE | health and fitness suite | 799 yd |
| Albany Village Primary School CROSSGILL | grass pitches | 851 yd |
| Washington Fc Ground BEVERLEY COURT | grass pitches | 863 yd |
| Atlas Gym FRONT STREET | health and fitness suite | 920 yd |
| Usworth School Sports Centre (Closed) Heworth Road | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 982 yd |
| George Washington Leisure Club STONE CELLAR ROAD | golf, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,019 yd |
| Washington Academy SPOUT LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,061 yd |
| Washington Secondary School (Closed) Spout Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,078 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 | 42.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 122.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.