Kingsdale Avenue is in Washington and in Sunderland district. NE37 2LA 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 Kingsdale Avenue, Washington, NE37 2LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE37 2JW, NE37 2JZ, NE37 2JT, NE37 2JJ, NE37 2JY, NE37 2JL, NE37 2JQ, NE37 2JX, NE37 2LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE37 2LA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 49.5% | 49.4% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 50.5% | 50.6% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 33.9% | 37.7% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 38.6% | -13.3% | 44.2% | -5.6% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 4.2% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 7.9% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 11.6% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
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 (67.5%) 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 | 36.5% | 34.7% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -13.7% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 32.8% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 18.9% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 6.2% |
| Bad health | 9.7% | 11.3% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 7.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
In the area around NE37 2LA this area, 31.3% 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 13.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.5% | 31.3% | -5.2% | 18.2% | 13.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 13.8% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 12.9% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 10.6% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 17.5% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.3% | 13.4% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -20.4% |
| Other | 5.2% | 0.5% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96% | 96.2% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 94.3% 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 | 98.9% | 94.3% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 93.9% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.4% | 76.7% | -9.3% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 28.7% | 13.5% | 15.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.9% | 37.2% | 3.7% |
| Christian | 55.3% | 46.2% | 9.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingsdale Avenue was 321.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 108.8% higher than the Washington North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kingsdale Avenue has the 7th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Washington North and the 62nd highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 118.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 23.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Kingsdale Avenue, Washington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2023-11-30 | £114,612 |
| 1 Kingsdale Avenue, Washington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2018-05-04 | £152,100 |
| 3 Kingsdale Avenue, Washington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £106,500 | 2012-06-26 | £153,412 |
| 9 Kingsdale Avenue, Washington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2010-12-17 | £129,219 |
| 7 Kingsdale Avenue, Washington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £88,900 | 2009-04-24 | £125,317 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 1,355 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA | 4out of 4 | 2,193 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 | 347 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Albany Village Primary School Crossgill , Albany NE37 1UA | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Hampshire Place , Usworth NE37 2NP | 3out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Usworth Colliery Primary School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL | 2out of 4 | 1,355 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Village Primary School Westfield Crescent , Springwell NE9 7RX | 3out of 4 | 1,357 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 | 1,141 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Community Academy Dilston Close , Oxclose Village NE38 0LN | 3out of 4 | 2,372 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddick Academy Biddick Lane , NE38 8AL | 2out of 4 | 3,052 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 | 3,437 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy Birtley Lane , Birtley DH3 2LP | 2out of 4 | 3,669 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 | 2,641 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Grange School Oxclose Road , NE38 7NY | 4out of 4 | 3,074 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Furrowfield School Whitehill Drive , Felling NE10 9RZ | 3out of 4 | 3,905 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars Academy Ivy Lane , Low Fell NE9 6QD | 3out of 4 | 4,330 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ateres Girls High School Willow Grove , Felling NE10 9PQ | - not rated | 4,736 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee & Co | BB's Coffee Shop, Victoria Road | 627 yd | |
| BB's Coffee House | BB's Coffee Shop, Victoria Road | 627 yd | |
| Coach Road Cafe | Fountain House, Coach Road Estate | 662 yd | |
| Concord Tandoori | Concord Tandoori Restaurant, 2 Victoria Place | 775 yd | |
| Kylin Oriental | The Stella, Albany Village Centre | 844 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wessington | The Wessington, Donwell Village Centre | 522 yd | |
| Blue Bell | Coach Road, Washington | 681 yd | |
| Sir William De Wessyngton | The William De Wessyngton 3, 2 | 717 yd | |
| The Bird Inn | 2 - 3 Speculation Place, Concord | 826 yd | |
| The Middle Inn | 10, Speculation Place | 850 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donwell Chippy | 43 Durham Avenue, Donwell | 269 yd | |
| Subway | Nicholsons Garage, Blue House Lane | 432 yd | |
| The New Golden Wok | 2, Donwell Village Centre | 522 yd | |
| Manhattan Pizza Company | 11, Heworth Road | 527 yd | |
| Hong Kong Takeaway | 2, Heworth Road | 527 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Frozen Foods Ltd | Arndale House, 9 Victoria Road | 676 yd | |
| N.E. Co-Op | Victoria Place, Spout Lane | 790 yd | |
| Co-Op | 2, Parsons Road | 825 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| George Washington Primary School WELL BANK ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 336 yd |
| The Washington Millennium Centre WASHINGTON MILLENNIUM CENTRE LIBRARY WASHINGTON MILLENNIUM CENTRE LIBRARY THE OVAL | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 700 yd |
| Albany Village Primary School CROSSGILL | grass pitches | 749 yd |
| Ladyb Fitness SPOUT LANE | health and fitness suite | 828 yd |
| Washington Fc Ground BEVERLEY COURT | grass pitches | 869 yd |
| Atlas Gym FRONT STREET | health and fitness suite | 971 yd |
| Washington Academy SPOUT LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,030 yd |
| Washington Secondary School (Closed) Spout Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,060 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 299.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.