Warwick Drive is in Washington and in Sunderland district. NE37 2NG 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 Warwick Drive, Washington, NE37 2NG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE37 2NE, NE37 2ND, NE37 2NR, NE37 2TU, NE37 2NL, NE37 2NP, NE37 2NS, NE37 2EJ, NE37 2NQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE37 2NG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 51.2% | 49.3% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 48.8% | 50.7% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 2NG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.3% 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 | 25.2% | 26.9% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -11.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62% | 58.3% | -3.7% | 44.2% | 14.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6% | 7% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 6.6% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41% | 44.1% | 3.1% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 40.1% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 6.5% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 10.3% | -6.8% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 4.4% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.8% | 10.7% | -8.1% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 12.3% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 13.9% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.8% | 10.2% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 19.7% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.6% | 30.3% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -3.5% |
| Other | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 100% | 100% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
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 | 98.6% | 99.3% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 16.1% |
| European Union | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| 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 | 98.6% | 99.3% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 16.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -9.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.4% | 76.7% | 13.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.2% | 37.2% | -8.0% |
| Christian | 67.5% | 46.2% | 21.3% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Warwick Drive was 129.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.7% lower than the Washington North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Warwick Drive has the 20th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Washington North and the 282nd highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 211.9%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Warwick Drive, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £212,500 | 2024-12-11 | £214,769 |
| 10 Warwick Drive, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2024-07-26 | £172,969 |
| 16 Warwick Drive, Washington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2022-12-02 | £180,380 |
| 6 Warwick Drive, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2018-10-03 | £195,582 |
| 2 Warwick Drive, Washington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2016-09-16 | £182,719 |
NE37 2NG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 2NG 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%.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usworth Colliery Nursery School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL | 3out of 4 | 882 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA | 4out of 4 | 3,123 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Hampshire Place , Usworth NE37 2NP | 3out of 4 | 349 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Washington Primary School Well Bank Road , NE37 1NL | 3out of 4 | 833 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Usworth Colliery Primary School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL | 2out of 4 | 882 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough Primary School Marlborough Road , Sulgrave Village NE37 3BG | 3out of 4 | 1,394 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Albany Village Primary School Crossgill , Albany NE37 1UA | 3out of 4 | 1,623 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 | 1,482 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Community Academy Dilston Close , Oxclose Village NE38 0LN | 3out of 4 | 3,307 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddick Academy Biddick Lane , NE38 8AL | 2out of 4 | 3,593 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heworth Grange School High Lanes , Felling NE10 0PT | 1out of 4 | 3,784 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Hume Catholic School Old Durham Road , Beacon Lough NE9 6RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,851 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 | 2,690 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Grange School Oxclose Road , NE38 7NY | 4out of 4 | 3,450 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Furrowfield School Whitehill Drive , Felling NE10 9RZ | 3out of 4 | 3,959 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ateres Girls High School Willow Grove , Felling NE10 9PQ | - not rated | 4,500 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Cedars Academy Ivy Lane , Low Fell NE9 6QD | 3out of 4 | 4,785 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | 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 | 335 yd | |
| Rayovac UK Limited | A, 2 | 422 yd | |
| Stevie Nix Food And Coffee Fix | Kasai Uk Ltd, 4 Stephenson Road | 509 yd | |
| Washington Army Reserve Centre | 6, Stephenson Road | 571 yd | |
| Simpson Group | Influence Mall, Rutherford Road | 789 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Bell | Coach Road, Washington | 898 yd | |
| Sir William De Wessyngton | The William De Wessyngton 3, 2 | 978 yd | |
| The Bird Inn | 2 - 3 Speculation Place, Concord | 985 yd | |
| The Middle Inn | 10, Speculation Place | 985 yd | |
| Wessington | The Wessington, Donwell Village Centre | 993 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Click | 5 Park Terrace, Concord | 500 yd | |
| Manhattan Pizza Company | 11, Heworth Road | 834 yd | |
| Hong Kong Takeaway | 2, Heworth Road | 834 yd | |
| Pizza Roma | 12, Gayton Road | 863 yd | |
| Lucky House Chinese Takeaway | Unit 2, Sulgrave Village Centre | 883 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Frozen Foods Ltd | Arndale House, 9 Victoria Road | 974 yd | |
| N.E. Co-Op | Victoria Place, Spout Lane | 988 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Usworth School Sports Centre (Closed) Heworth Road | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 234 yd |
| Sunderland College (Washington Campus) WASHINGTON CAMPUS WASHINGTON CAMPUS STONE CELLAR ROAD | grass pitches | 274 yd |
| Northumbria Sports Centre (Closed) Stephenson Road | grass pitches | 724 yd |
| The Washington Millennium Centre WASHINGTON MILLENNIUM CENTRE LIBRARY WASHINGTON MILLENNIUM CENTRE LIBRARY THE OVAL | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 747 yd |
| George Washington Primary School WELL BANK ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 832 yd |
| George Washington Leisure Club STONE CELLAR ROAD | golf, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 870 yd |
| Northern Area Playing Fields FOXTON HALL | grass pitches | 874 yd |
| Atlas Gym FRONT STREET | health and fitness suite | 988 yd |
| Ladyb Fitness SPOUT LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,053 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 | 103 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.