Victoria Road, Washington, NE37 2SW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE37 2SW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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	51.4%	52.9%	1.5%	51.0%	1.9%
Male	48.6%	47.1%	-1.5%	49.0%	-1.9%

Partnership Status

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	45.2%	33.6%	-11.6%	37.9%	-4.3%
Married: Opposite sex	30.7%	25.7%	-5.0%	44.2%	-18.5%
Separated	3.5%	3.7%	0.2%	2.2%	1.5%
Divorced	13.1%	20.5%	7.4%	9.1%	11.4%
Widowed	7.5%	16.4%	8.9%	6.1%	10.3%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (56.1%) 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	41.3%	22.6%	-18.7%	48.4%	-25.8%
Good health	33.2%	33.5%	0.3%	33.6%	-0.1%
Fair health	17%	22.3%	5.3%	12.7%	9.6%
Bad health	6.1%	13.2%	7.1%	4.0%	9.2%
Very bad health	2.4%	8.4%	6.0%	1.2%	7.2%

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.

In the area around NE37 2SW this area, 38.4% 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 8.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	31.2%	38.4%	7.2%	18.2%	20.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	21.6%	15.3%	-6.3%	9.6%	5.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.6%	17.2%	0.6%	13.4%	3.8%
Apprenticeship	6.5%	5.6%	-0.9%	5.3%	0.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.6%	11.6%	-1.0%	16.9%	-5.3%
Degree or Similar	8%	8.6%	0.6%	33.8%	-25.2%
Other	3.5%	3.4%	-0.1%	2.8%	0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	3.1%	-3.1%
Black African	0%	1.6%	1.6%	2.5%	-0.9%
White	99.6%	98.4%	-1.2%	81.4%	17.0%

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	97.2%	98.1%	0.9%	83.2%	14.9%
European Union	0.8%	1.3%	0.5%	6.1%	-4.8%
Africa	0.8%	0.6%	-0.2%	2.7%	-2.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.2%	98.1%	0.9%	83.2%	14.9%
10+ Years	0%	1.9%	1.9%	9.8%	-7.9%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	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	68.6%	76.7%	-8.1%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Poland	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
No passport held	30.4%	13.5%	16.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.7%	37.2%	0.5%
Christian	56.8%	46.2%	10.6%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Other religion	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Not answered	3.9%	6.0%	-2.1%

Safety

Is Victoria Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Victoria Road was 490.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 218.8% higher than the Washington North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Victoria Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Washington North and the 30th highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 263.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£30,000

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in NE37 2SW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very 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 - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 10/10 (very high )
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 Victoria Road are based on 9 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 Victoria Road, Washington, NE37 2SW

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE37 2SW

Average Price
£18,764

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£18,764

Estimated Average Property Prices for Victoria Road

Average Price
£112,421

Semi-Detached
£160,206

Terraced
£114,184

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£87,206

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Victoria Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
14 Arndale House Victoria Road, Washington, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building	£15,000	2014-11-21	£19,028

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE37 2SW

Employment

NE37 2SW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 2SW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	90
Full-Time Employee	69
Long-Term Sick or disabled	40
Part-Time Employee	20
Looking after home or family	15
Other	10
Unemployed	9
Self-Employed	9
Student (economically inactive)	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	27
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Administrative and support service activities	9
Transport and storage	9
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Construction	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Human health and social work activities	7
Financial and insurance activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Other	4
Education	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	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	704 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA	4out of 4	2,358 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Usworth Colliery Primary School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL	2out of 4	704 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Bede's Catholic Primary School Hampshire Place , Usworth NE37 2NP	3out of 4	813 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Albany Village Primary School Crossgill , Albany NE37 1UA	3out of 4	899 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
George Washington Primary School Well Bank Road , NE37 1NL	3out of 4	951 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Marlborough Primary School Marlborough Road , Sulgrave Village NE37 3BG	3out of 4	1,264 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	568 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Oxclose Community Academy Dilston Close , Oxclose Village NE38 0LN	3out of 4	2,544 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Biddick Academy Biddick Lane , NE38 8AL	2out of 4	2,676 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	3,124 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy Birtley Lane , Birtley DH3 2LP	2out of 4	4,086 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Columbia Grange School Oxclose Road , NE38 7NY	4out of 4	2,565 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hill Top School Wealcroft , Felling NE10 8LT	3out of 4	3,279 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Furrowfield School Whitehill Drive , Felling NE10 9RZ	3out of 4	4,559 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Education and Services for People with Autism Ferryboat Lane , SR5 3RL	- not rated	4,880 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Trinity Academy New Bridge Craigshaw Road , SR5 3NF	1out of 4	4,986 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Concord Tandoori	Concord Tandoori Restaurant, 2 Victoria Place	65 yd
Cream Curls / King Of Fast Food	3 West View, Concord	108 yd
Coffee & Co	BB's Coffee Shop, Victoria Road	129 yd
BB's Coffee House	BB's Coffee Shop, Victoria Road	129 yd
Order #17	17 Speculation Place, Concord	140 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Bird Inn	2 - 3 Speculation Place, Concord	83 yd
Sir William De Wessyngton	The William De Wessyngton 3, 2	83 yd
The Middle Inn	10, Speculation Place	101 yd
New Tavern	Speculation Inn, 13	134 yd
Speculation Inn	The Licensee, Speculation Inn	134 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Star Tandoori	4 Victoria Place, Concord	57 yd
Prime Pizza	Whitworth House, 1 Victoria Road	65 yd
Domino's Pizza	7, Victoria Road	83 yd
Grill House	Penlea, 5 Victoria Road	101 yd
Classic Pizza	6, 5	106 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
N.E. Co-Op	Victoria Place, Spout Lane		69 yd
Heron Frozen Foods Ltd	Arndale House, 9 Victoria Road		113 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ladyb Fitness SPOUT LANE	health and fitness suite	135 yd
The Washington Millennium Centre WASHINGTON MILLENNIUM CENTRE LIBRARY WASHINGTON MILLENNIUM CENTRE LIBRARY THE OVAL	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite	175 yd
Atlas Gym FRONT STREET	health and fitness suite	217 yd
Washington Fc Ground BEVERLEY COURT	grass pitches	289 yd
Washington Secondary School (Closed) Spout Lane	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	568 yd
Washington Academy SPOUT LANE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	623 yd
George Washington Primary School WELL BANK ROAD	grass pitches, swimming pool	941 yd
Albany Village Primary School CROSSGILL	grass pitches	941 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%

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