The postcode NE37 2LJ is located in Sunderland, in the county of Tyne and Wear. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. NE37 2LJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
NE37 2LJ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.1 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of NE37 2LJ as Hard-pressed living > Challenged terraced workers > Hard pressed rented terraces.
The closest road name to NE37 2LJ is Park Grove which is centered 69 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Heworth Road-The Drive and is 84 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 4.16 km away at Pelaw (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)
The closest primary school to NE37 2LJ (for ages 11 and under) is St Bede's Catholic Primary School.
The local pub for residents of NE37 2LJ is Legends and is 58 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Satisfactory on May 31, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Pizza Click and is 88 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on March 26, 2021.
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.6 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for NE37 2LJ is covered by the Northumbria police force association and Sunderland Teaching is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to NE37 2LJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to NE37 2LJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode NE37 2LJ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from NE37 2LJ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 438 m | |
| George Washington Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (February 27, 2020) | 571 m |
| Usworth Colliery Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 16, 2020) | 628 m |
| Washington Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (June 24, 2021) | 965 m |
| Albany Village Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 15, 2017) | 1.09 km |
| Marlborough Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (October 31, 2017) | 1.17 km |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.55 km | |
| Springwell Village Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.78 km | |
| Wessington Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (July 4, 2018) | 1.82 km |
| Barmston Village Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 16, 2018) | 1.95 km |
| Blackfell Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 24, 2021) | 2.17 km |
| John F Kennedy Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 15, 2021) | 2.21 km |
| St John Boste Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 2.22 km | |
| Biddick Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 13, 2019) | 2.32 km |
| Oxclose Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (November 2, 2016) | 2.44 km |
| Roman Road Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (June 30, 2016) | 2.48 km |
| Oxclose Community Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (January 15, 2020) | 2.6 km |
| Hill Top School | Special school | 11-19 | Good (June 5, 2018) | 2.66 km |
| Columbia Grange School | Special school | 2-11 | Outstanding (March 4, 2020) | 2.73 km |
| Biddick Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (November 18, 2021) | 2.81 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from NE37 2LJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legends | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory May 31, 2018 | 58 m | |
| Pizza Click | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 26, 2021 | 88 m | |
| Clifton Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 19, 2017 | 224 m | |
| Washington Millennium Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 31, 2017 | 257 m | |
| Shop And Drive Washington | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 27, 2020 | 283 m | |
| Awan Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory April 6, 2018 | 292 m | |
| Hong Kong Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 4, 2019 | 297 m | |
| Lloyds Pharmacy | Exempt December 5, 2019 | 297 m | |
| Manhattan Pizza Company | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 12, 2018 | 297 m | |
| Megafreak Supplements | Exempt June 15, 2017 | 297 m | |
| Premier Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 23, 2019 | 297 m | |
| BB's Coffee House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 21, 2021 | 375 m | |
| Reillys Greengrocers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 13, 2020 | 375 m | |
| New World Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 8, 2022 | 420 m | |
| Boots UK Ltd | Exempt May 5, 2017 | 422 m | |
| Concord News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement March 19, 2020 | 422 m | |
| Crazy Clearance | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory April 24, 2018 | 422 m | |
| Greggs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 18, 2021 | 422 m | |
| Marshalls | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2019 | 427 m | |
| Michelle's Local | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement November 9, 2021 | 427 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to NE37 2LJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Heworth Road-The Drive | 84 m | |
| The Drive-Heworth Road | 129 m | |
| Heworth Road-The Drive | 162 m | |
| Coach Road Estate-Number 265 | 237 m | |
| Coach Road-Heworth Road | 240 m | |
| Pelaw (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 4.16 km | |
| Heworth (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 4.37 km | |
| Heworth (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 4.37 km | |
| Newcastle International Ferry Terminal | 9.69 km | |
| Newcastle International Ferry Terminal | 9.73 km | |
| South Shields Ferry Terminal | 10.44 km | |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 45.39 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to NE37 2LJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Heugh Hill | 1.62 km | |
| Sheddon's Hill | 2.39 km | |
| Blackim Hill | 2.4 km | |
| Lookout Lake | 2.54 km | |
| Match Island | 2.56 km | |
| Peepy Plantation | 2.59 km | |
| Bowes Lake | 2.68 km | |
| Bassett's Pond | 2.83 km | |
| Cube Plantation | 2.85 km | |
| Black Hill | 3.08 km | |
| Hylton Plantation | 3.15 km | |
| Pattinson South Pond | 3.53 km | |
| Ayton's Wood | 3.88 km | |
| Worm Hill | 4.03 km | |
| Beacon Lough Plantation | 4.07 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for NE37 2LJ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% |
Energy usage data for NE37 2LJ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Tyne and Wear |
| Latitude | 54.91660000 |
| Longitude | -1.52457700 |
| OS Easting | 430574 |
| OS Northing | 0558092 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Northumbria |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Washington and Sunderland West |
| Electoral Ward | Washington North |
| Local Authority District | Sunderland |
| Region / Government Office Region | North East |
| European Electoral Region | North East |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: North East Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Tyne and Wear |
| International Territorial Level Code | E08000024 |
| Travel To Work Area | Sunderland |
| NHS England Region | North East and Yorkshire |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Sunderland Teaching |
| Cancer Alliance | Northern |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
North East |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Cumbria and North East |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Sunderland CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Hard-pressed living Group: Challenged terraced workers Subgroup: Hard pressed rented terraces |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Sunderland BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Washington BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33001304 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Sunderland 009 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Sunderland 009C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8B2 |