Severn Houses is in Washington and in Sunderland district. NE37 3HY 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 Severn Houses, Washington, NE37 3HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE37 3HY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 50.2% | 2.7% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 52.5% | 49.8% | -2.7% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 26.5% | 35.4% | 8.9% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.1% | 49.6% | -5.5% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 1.8% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 9.1% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.5% | 54.1% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 34.4% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 9.9% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 0.9% | -3.3% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 20.2% | 12.4% | -7.8% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 8% | -8.1% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 4.4% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 25.1% | 11.4% | 16.9% | 8.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 25% | 28.9% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -4.9% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.2% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 94.8% | 91.3% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 9.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 93.2% 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% | 93.2% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 93.2% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.3% | 76.7% | 11.6% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.8% | 37.2% | 8.6% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Severn Houses was 183.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.3% higher than the Washington North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Severn Houses has the 13th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Washington North and the 155th highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Severn Houses, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2003-08-15 | £120,812 |
| 4 Severn Houses, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £28,000 | 2002-06-21 | £79,858 |
| 5 Severn Houses, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £24,000 | 2001-10-12 | £72,628 |
| 4 Severn Houses, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £26,000 | 1995-05-26 | £97,011 |
NE37 3HY 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 student residents living in NE37 3HY area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 149 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 40 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Education | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 1,147 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA | 4out of 4 | 3,699 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 4,275 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylton Red House Nursery School Rotherham Road , Red House Estate SR5 5QL | 4out of 4 | 4,943 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon Nursery School Reginald Street , NE35 9DG | 4out of 4 | 5,080 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlborough Primary School Marlborough Road , Sulgrave Village NE37 3BG | 3out of 4 | 579 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Usworth Colliery Primary School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL | 2out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Hampshire Place , Usworth NE37 2NP | 3out of 4 | 1,623 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barmston Village Primary School Barmston Centre , NE38 8JA | 3out of 4 | 1,653 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Village Lane , NE38 7HU | 3out of 4 | 1,987 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,712 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddick Academy Biddick Lane , NE38 8AL | 2out of 4 | 3,029 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 | 3,537 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View Enterprise Academy Cartwright Road , SR5 3DX | 3out of 4 | 3,687 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Community Academy Dilston Close , Oxclose Village NE38 0LN | 3out of 4 | 3,870 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 1out of 4 | 4,384 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College Pennywell Road , SR4 8PG | 2out of 4 | 4,867 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Grange School Oxclose Road , NE38 7NY | 4out of 4 | 2,575 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Education and Services for People with Autism Ferryboat Lane , SR5 3RL | - not rated | 3,153 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy New Bridge Craigshaw Road , SR5 3NF | 1out of 4 | 3,332 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North View Academy St. Lukes Road , South Hylton SR4 0HB | 3out of 4 | 4,303 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Watts Academy Ramillies Road , SR5 5JA | - not rated | 4,630 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Tree Farm Tearoom | Elm Tree Farm, Washington Road | 108 yd | |
| NAC Outsourcing | Unit 1, Spire Road | 652 yd | |
| Clays Garden Centre - Coffee Shop | 5, The Peel Centre | 875 yd | |
| McDonalds | McDonald's, The Peel Centre | 930 yd | |
| Cafe Meo's | Unipres UK Ltd, Cherry Blossom Way | 1,015 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wearside Farm | 3, Turbine Way | 1,015 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars And Strikes Desserts | Sulgrave Road, Sulgrave | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Food Warehouse | The Food Warehouse, 2 The Peel Centre | 930 yd | |
| B & M Retail | 1 The Peel Centre, Glover | 967 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jd Gyms (Washington) THE PEEL CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 895 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 20.61 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 20.61 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 3.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 3.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 5.48 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.