East House Farm Cottages is in Washington and in Sunderland district. NE37 3JA 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 East House Farm Cottages, Washington, NE37 3JA 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 3JA 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 East House Farm Cottages 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.
East House Farm Cottages 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 East House Farm Cottages, Washington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2015-05-01 | £190,970 |
| 2 East House Farm Cottages, Washington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2007-04-23 | £322,803 |
| 2 East House Farm Cottages, Washington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2005-10-02 | £184,838 |
| 3 East House Farm Cottages, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £69,950 | 2000-11-10 | £247,233 |
| 3 East House Farm Cottages, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £59,995 | 1996-02-02 | £244,055 |
NE37 3JA 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 3JA 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 | 1,567 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon Nursery School Reginald Street , NE35 9DG | 4out of 4 | 4,249 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA | 4out of 4 | 4,494 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 | 1,358 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough Primary School Marlborough Road , Sulgrave Village NE37 3BG | 3out of 4 | 1,490 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Usworth Colliery Primary School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL | 2out of 4 | 1,567 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Washington Primary School Well Bank Road , NE37 1NL | 3out of 4 | 2,301 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| White Mere Community Primary School Sherburn Way , Wardley NE10 8BA | 3out of 4 | 2,430 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 | 2,570 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heworth Grange School High Lanes , Felling NE10 0PT | 1out of 4 | 3,882 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Academy Mill Lane , NE31 2ET | 2out of 4 | 3,988 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP Gateshead Swards Road , | - not rated | 4,310 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View Enterprise Academy Cartwright Road , SR5 3DX | 3out of 4 | 4,416 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,533 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy New Bridge Craigshaw Road , SR5 3NF | 1out of 4 | 3,688 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Grange School Oxclose Road , NE38 7NY | 4out of 4 | 4,211 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Education and Services for People with Autism Ferryboat Lane , SR5 3RL | - not rated | 4,231 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Furrowfield School Whitehill Drive , Felling NE10 9RZ | 3out of 4 | 4,665 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Army Reserve Centre | 6, Stephenson Road | 916 yd | |
| Simpson Group | Influence Mall, Rutherford Road | 1,049 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northumbria Sports Centre (Closed) Stephenson Road | grass pitches | 759 yd |
| Northern Area Playing Fields FOXTON HALL | grass pitches | 947 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.