Glendale Avenue is in Washington and in Sunderland district. NE37 2JR 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 Glendale Avenue, Washington, NE37 2JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE37 2JS, NE37 2TE, NE37 2TX, NE37 2JP, NE37 2JU, NE37 2JN, NE37 2TQ, NE37 2PZ, NE37 2JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE37 2JR has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 51.7% | 50% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 48.3% | 50% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 32.9% | 33.9% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45% | 47.1% | 2.1% | 44.2% | 2.9% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 9% | 8.4% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 8.8% | -2.0% | 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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (59.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 27.2% | 25.2% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -23.2% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 34% | -3.9% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 26.1% | 27.1% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 14.4% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 9.2% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 3.4% |
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 2JR this area, 34.9% 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 13.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.7% | 34.9% | -8.8% | 18.2% | 16.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 13.5% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 12.2% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 7.4% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 16.2% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.7% | 13.5% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -20.3% |
| Other | 5.9% | 2.2% | -3.7% | 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.7% | 100% | 2.3% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 98.9% 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 | 95% | 98.9% | 3.9% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 1.1% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 98.9% | 4.6% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 9.8% | -9.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 23% | 13.5% | 9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.9% | 37.2% | 9.7% |
| Christian | 51.1% | 46.2% | 4.9% |
| Not answered | 1.9% | 6.0% | -4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glendale Avenue was 342.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 168.6% higher than the Washington North average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Glendale Avenue has the 4th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Washington North and the 39th highest crime rate of 922 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 Glendale Avenue, Washington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2020-09-25 | £140,641 |
| 65 Glendale Avenue, Washington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2020-09-25 | £124,568 |
| 56 Glendale Avenue, Washington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2018-11-02 | £131,265 |
| 65 Glendale Avenue, Washington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2016-01-22 | £150,766 |
| 63 Glendale Avenue, Washington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2016-01-15 | £129,228 |
The percentage of retired residents living in NE37 2JR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 71 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Education | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,016 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA | 4out of 4 | 2,229 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donwell Primary School Coach Road Estate , NE37 2ER | - not rated | 524 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Washington Primary School Well Bank Road , NE37 1NL | - not rated | 622 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Usworth Infant School Wellbank Road , NE37 1NL | - not rated | 622 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Usworth Junior School Wellbank Road , High Usworth NE37 1NL | - not rated | 622 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Washington Primary School Well Bank Road , NE37 1NL | 3out of 4 | 622 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 | 2out of 4 | 804 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washington School Spout Lane , NE37 2AA | - not rated | 804 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Usworth School Heworth Road , NE37 2NF | - not rated | 1,092 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Community School Dilston Close , Oxclose Village NE38 0LN | - not rated | 2,414 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Community Academy Dilston Close , Oxclose Village NE38 0LN | - not rated | 2,414 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellbank School Wellbank Road , NE37 1NN | - not rated | 552 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellbank School Wellbank Road , NE37 1NL | - not rated | 622 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moordale Academy Tower Road , Washington NE37 2SH | - not rated | 1,381 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Grange School Oxclose Road , NE38 7NY | 4out of 4 | 2,790 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Grange School Oxclose Road , NE38 7NY | - not rated | 2,790 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee & Co | BB's Coffee Shop, Victoria Road | 358 yd | |
| BB's Coffee House | BB's Coffee Shop, Victoria Road | 358 yd | |
| Concord Tandoori | Concord Tandoori Restaurant, 2 Victoria Place | 501 yd | |
| Cream Curls / King Of Fast Food | 3 West View, Concord | 588 yd | |
| Order #17 | 17 Speculation Place, Concord | 620 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir William De Wessyngton | The William De Wessyngton 3, 2 | 442 yd | |
| The Bird Inn | 2 - 3 Speculation Place, Concord | 552 yd | |
| The Middle Inn | 10, Speculation Place | 577 yd | |
| New Tavern | Speculation Inn, 13 | 612 yd | |
| Speculation Inn | The Licensee, Speculation Inn | 612 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Nicholsons Garage, Blue House Lane | 170 yd | |
| Manhattan Pizza Company | 11, Heworth Road | 265 yd | |
| Hong Kong Takeaway | 2, Heworth Road | 265 yd | |
| Hot Bite | 11 Victoria Road, Concord | 351 yd | |
| Grill House | Penlea, 5 Victoria Road | 414 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Frozen Foods Ltd | Arndale House, 9 Victoria Road | 401 yd | |
| N.E. Co-Op | Victoria Place, Spout Lane | 516 yd | |
| Co-Op | 2, Parsons Road | 982 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Washington Millennium Centre WASHINGTON MILLENNIUM CENTRE LIBRARY WASHINGTON MILLENNIUM CENTRE LIBRARY THE OVAL | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 454 yd |
| George Washington Primary School WELL BANK ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 533 yd |
| Ladyb Fitness SPOUT LANE | health and fitness suite | 553 yd |
| Washington Fc Ground BEVERLEY COURT | grass pitches | 602 yd |
| Atlas Gym FRONT STREET | health and fitness suite | 701 yd |
| Albany Village Primary School CROSSGILL | grass pitches | 704 yd |
| Washington Academy SPOUT LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 802 yd |
| Washington Secondary School (Closed) Spout Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 815 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.