The postcode NE37 2LW is located in Sunderland, in the county of Tyne and Wear. It was introduced in February 1984 and is an active postcode. NE37 2LW is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
NE37 2LW is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.1 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 2LW as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > Semi-detached ageing.
The closest road name to NE37 2LW is Ganton Close which is centered 18 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Heworth Road-School and is 158 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.45 km away at Pelaw (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)
The closest primary school to NE37 2LW (for ages 11 and under) is St Bede's Catholic Primary School.
The local pub for residents of NE37 2LW is Blue Bell and is 644 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 17, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Pizza Click and is 757 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on March 26, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 65.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 8.3 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 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 1.5 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for NE37 2LW 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 2LW and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to NE37 2LW, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode NE37 2LW
| Introduction | February 1984 |
| 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 2LW - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 500 m | |
| George Washington Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (February 27, 2020) | 746 m |
| Usworth Colliery Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 16, 2020) | 1.09 km |
| Marlborough Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (October 31, 2017) | 1.52 km |
| Albany Village Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 15, 2017) | 1.66 km |
| Washington Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (June 24, 2021) | 1.68 km |
| Springwell Village Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.71 km | |
| Roman Road Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (June 30, 2016) | 1.84 km |
| Hill Top School | Special school | 11-19 | Good (June 5, 2018) | 2.17 km |
| White Mere Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 2, 2018) | 2.19 km |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.27 km | |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead | Academy | 4-11 | 2.49 km | |
| Wessington Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (July 4, 2018) | 2.53 km |
| Lingey House Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 19, 2009) | 2.53 km |
| Cumbric | Independent school | 11-16 | 2.55 km | |
| Blackfell Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 24, 2021) | 2.62 km |
| Barmston Village Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 16, 2018) | 2.63 km |
| Fell Dyke Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (March 1, 2019) | 2.64 km |
| St John Boste Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 2.78 km | |
| John F Kennedy Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 15, 2021) | 2.92 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from NE37 2LW - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Of Sunderland College - Washington Campus | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 25, 2019 | 264 m | |
| Awan Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory April 6, 2018 | 429 m | |
| George Washington County Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 27, 2018 | 478 m | |
| George Washington Hotel-Carter & Fitch | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 17, 2021 | 478 m | |
| St Bede's Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 9, 2021 | 500 m | |
| Clifton Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 19, 2017 | 506 m | |
| Rayovac UK Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 10, 2019 | 633 m | |
| Blue Bell | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 17, 2020 | 644 m | |
| Legends | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory May 31, 2018 | 722 m | |
| George Washington After School Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 30, 2020 | 746 m | |
| George Washington Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 27, 2020 | 746 m | |
| Pizza Click | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 26, 2021 | 757 m | |
| Holy Trinity Church & Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 26, 2018 | 795 m | |
| Marshalls | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2019 | 802 m | |
| Michelle's Local | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement November 9, 2021 | 802 m | |
| Washington Wine & Convenience | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 10, 2021 | 802 m | |
| Cuppa Joe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 28, 2019 | 803 m | |
| Donwell Ca | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 26, 2017 | 803 m | |
| Donwell House Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 1, 2019 | 803 m | |
| Donwell Village Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 1, 2017 | 803 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to NE37 2LW - Data from Apr 2022
| Heworth Road-School | 158 m | |
| Heworth Road-School | 185 m | |
| Usworth School | 210 m | |
| Coach Road-Peacehaven Court | 218 m | |
| Coach Road-Estate Entrance | 247 m | |
| Pelaw (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 3.45 km | |
| Pelaw (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 3.46 km | |
| Pelaw (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 3.46 km | |
| Newcastle International Ferry Terminal | 9.16 km | |
| Newcastle International Ferry Terminal | 9.2 km | |
| South Shields Ferry Terminal | 9.92 km | |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 46.11 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to NE37 2LW - Data from Dec 2021
| Heugh Hill | 1.43 km | |
| Blackim Hill | 2.37 km | |
| Sheddon's Hill | 2.51 km | |
| Black Hill | 2.63 km | |
| Lookout Lake | 2.77 km | |
| Match Island | 2.8 km | |
| Peepy Plantation | 2.87 km | |
| Bowes Lake | 2.91 km | |
| Bassett's Pond | 3.06 km | |
| Cube Plantation | 3.31 km | |
| Hylton Plantation | 3.47 km | |
| Beacon Lough Plantation | 3.63 km | |
| Sheriff Hill | 3.75 km | |
| Longacre Dene | Valley | 4.21 km |
| Pattinson South Pond | 4.24 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for NE37 2LW - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 40.7 Mbps | 65.9 Mbps | 205 Mbps |
| Upload | 8.8 Mbps | 8.3 Mbps | 21 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 15 | 1.5 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 76.1 | 9.6 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for NE37 2LW - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Tyne and Wear |
| Latitude | 54.92292600 |
| Longitude | -1.52681100 |
| OS Easting | 430426 |
| OS Northing | 0558795 |
| 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: Suburbanites Group: Semi-detached suburbia Subgroup: Semi-detached ageing |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Sunderland BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Washington BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33001291 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Sunderland 007 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Sunderland 007B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6B3 |