Blackheath Close, Washington, NE37 2LU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE37 2LU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% of residents 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%	54%	3.0%	51.0%	3.0%
Male	49%	46%	-3.0%	49.0%	-3.0%

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 2LU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.8% 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	21.2%	23.8%	2.6%	37.9%	-14.1%
Married: Opposite sex	67.3%	62.8%	-4.5%	44.2%	18.6%
Separated	1.2%	0.9%	-0.3%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	6.5%	6.7%	0.2%	9.1%	-2.4%
Widowed	3.7%	5.8%	2.1%	6.1%	-0.3%

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	46%	44.2%	-1.8%	48.4%	-4.2%
Good health	33.9%	38.6%	4.7%	33.6%	5.0%
Fair health	14.4%	11.6%	-2.8%	12.7%	-1.1%
Bad health	5%	4.5%	-0.5%	4.0%	0.5%
Very bad health	0.7%	1.1%	0.4%	1.2%	-0.1%

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 22%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	20.8%	16.6%	-4.2%	18.2%	-1.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.1%	12.6%	-2.5%	9.6%	3.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.1%	13.9%	-1.2%	13.4%	0.5%
Apprenticeship	5.7%	9.4%	3.7%	5.3%	4.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.4%	22%	10.6%	16.9%	5.1%
Degree or Similar	25.7%	22%	-3.7%	33.8%	-11.8%
Other	6.1%	3.6%	-2.5%	2.8%	0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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)
Indian	1%	0%	-1.0%	3.1%	-3.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	98.7%	100%	1.3%	81.4%	18.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.1% 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	97.3%	98.1%	0.8%	83.2%	14.9%
European Union	1.7%	1.9%	0.2%	6.1%	-4.2%
Middle East and Asia	1%	0%	-1.0%	5.6%	-5.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.3%	98.1%	0.8%	83.2%	14.9%
10+ Years	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	9.8%	-9.0%
5-10 Years	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.9%	-1.8%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2%	0%	-2.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.7%	76.7%	15.0%
Other EU countries	1.1%	1.5%	-0.4%
No passport held	7.2%	13.5%	-6.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.6%	37.2%	-3.6%
Christian	62.6%	46.2%	16.4%
Not answered	3.8%	6.0%	-2.2%

Safety

Is Blackheath Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blackheath Close was 35.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.1% lower than the Washington North average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Blackheath Close has the 10th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Washington North and the 185th lowest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 233.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£40,600

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in NE37 2LU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 2/10 (very 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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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 Blackheath Close are based on 25 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 Blackheath Close, Washington, NE37 2LU

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE37 2LU

Average Price
£180,924

Semi-Detached
£184,164

Terraced
£155,000

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Blackheath Close

Average Price
£178,259

Semi-Detached
£180,526

Terraced
£166,357

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Blackheath CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
12 Blackheath Close, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£155,000	2024-12-12	£156,655
6 Blackheath Close, Washington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2020-10-16	£207,488
11 Blackheath Close, Washington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£127,000	2020-05-01	£161,902
11 Blackheath Close, Washington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£122,500	2015-03-13	£172,681
2 Blackheath Close, Washington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£135,000	2014-09-19	£191,584

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE37 2LU

Employment

NE37 2LU 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 2LU 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	89
Retired	71
Part-Time Employee	32
Student (economically inactive)	9
Self-Employed	8
Looking after home or family	5
Unemployed	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Other	0

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	29
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	22
Human health and social work activities	17
Education	12
Transport and storage	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Construction	8
Financial and insurance activities	8
Other	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	4
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	1

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	1,268 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA	4out of 4	3,179 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
George Washington Primary School Well Bank Road , NE37 1NL	3out of 4	707 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Bede's Catholic Primary School Hampshire Place , Usworth NE37 2NP	3out of 4	740 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Usworth Colliery Primary School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL	2out of 4	1,268 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Albany Village Primary School Crossgill , Albany NE37 1UA	3out of 4	1,714 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Springwell Village Primary School Westfield Crescent , Springwell NE9 7RX	3out of 4	1,716 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	1,747 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Oxclose Community Academy Dilston Close , Oxclose Village NE38 0LN	3out of 4	3,358 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Heworth Grange School High Lanes , Felling NE10 0PT	1out of 4	3,449 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Cardinal Hume Catholic School Old Durham Road , Beacon Lough NE9 6RZ	4out of 4	3,460 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
XP Gateshead Swards Road ,	- not rated	3,524 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hill Top School Wealcroft , Felling NE10 8LT	3out of 4	2,299 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Furrowfield School Whitehill Drive , Felling NE10 9RZ	3out of 4	3,568 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Columbia Grange School Oxclose Road , NE38 7NY	4out of 4	3,746 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ateres Girls High School Willow Grove , Felling NE10 9PQ	- not rated	4,136 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
The Cedars Academy Ivy Lane , Low Fell NE9 6QD	3out of 4	4,420 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Coach Road Cafe	Fountain House, Coach Road Estate	436 yd
Washington Army Reserve Centre	6, Stephenson Road	765 yd
Rayovac UK Limited	A, 2	770 yd
Stevie Nix Food And Coffee Fix	Kasai Uk Ltd, 4 Stephenson Road	887 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Blue Bell	Coach Road, Washington		623 yd
Wessington	The Wessington, Donwell Village Centre		779 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pizza Click	5 Park Terrace, Concord	765 yd
The New Golden Wok	2, Donwell Village Centre	779 yd
Manhattan Pizza Company	11, Heworth Road	1,030 yd
Hong Kong Takeaway	2, Heworth Road	1,030 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Usworth School Sports Centre (Closed) Heworth Road	athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	240 yd
Sunderland College (Washington Campus) WASHINGTON CAMPUS WASHINGTON CAMPUS STONE CELLAR ROAD	grass pitches	358 yd
George Washington Leisure Club STONE CELLAR ROAD	golf, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	482 yd
George Washington Primary School WELL BANK ROAD	grass pitches, swimming pool	712 yd
Northern Area Playing Fields FOXTON HALL	grass pitches	856 yd
Northumbria Sports Centre (Closed) Stephenson Road	grass pitches	917 yd
The Washington Millennium Centre WASHINGTON MILLENNIUM CENTRE LIBRARY WASHINGTON MILLENNIUM CENTRE LIBRARY THE OVAL	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite	1,009 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	57.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	116.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	11.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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