The postcode NE37 3LS is located in Sunderland, in the county of Tyne and Wear. It was introduced in May 1994 and is an active postcode. NE37 3LS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
NE37 3LS is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.2 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 3LS as Hard-pressed living > Hard pressed ageing workers > Ageing industrious workers.
The closest road name to NE37 3LS is Stedham Close which is centered 25 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Stephenson Road-Ta Centre and is 297 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.93 km away at Pelaw (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)
The closest primary school to NE37 3LS (for ages 11 and under) is St Bede's Catholic Primary School.
The nearest takeaway food is available from Lucky House Chinese Takeaway and is 583 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on October 21, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 108.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15.5 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 3.7 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.8 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for NE37 3LS 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 3LS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to NE37 3LS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode NE37 3LS
| Introduction | May 1994 |
| 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 3LS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 688 m | |
| Usworth Colliery Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 16, 2020) | 732 m |
| Marlborough Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (October 31, 2017) | 755 m |
| George Washington Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (February 27, 2020) | 1.53 km |
| Washington Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (June 24, 2021) | 1.78 km |
| Albany Village Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 15, 2017) | 2.13 km |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.24 km | |
| Barmston Village Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 16, 2018) | 2.27 km |
| Wessington Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (July 4, 2018) | 2.62 km |
| White Mere Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 2, 2018) | 2.63 km |
| Roman Road Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (June 30, 2016) | 2.68 km |
| Springwell Village Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.68 km | |
| John F Kennedy Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 15, 2021) | 2.69 km |
| Biddick Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 13, 2019) | 3.05 km |
| Lingey House Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 19, 2009) | 3.09 km |
| Hill Top School | Special school | 11-19 | Good (June 5, 2018) | 3.15 km |
| Columbia Grange School | Special school | 2-11 | Outstanding (March 4, 2020) | 3.2 km |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead | Academy | 4-11 | 3.22 km | |
| Blackfell Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 24, 2021) | 3.23 km |
| St John Boste Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 3.24 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from NE37 3LS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttons Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 26, 2019 | 180 m | |
| Simpson Group | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 15, 2018 | 246 m | |
| GadCap Technical Solutions | Exempt February 26, 2020 | 251 m | |
| Kasai | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 6, 2020 | 251 m | |
| Washington Army Reserve Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 20, 2016 | 251 m | |
| Rayovac UK Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 10, 2019 | 393 m | |
| The Fun Jungle | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 18, 2019 | 410 m | |
| Lucky House Chinese Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 21, 2019 | 583 m | |
| Sangha Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 21, 2020 | 583 m | |
| A & N Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement January 26, 2022 | 615 m | |
| Pizza Base | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 15, 2017 | 615 m | |
| Pizza King | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 4, 2020 | 615 m | |
| The Crossroads Brewery | Exempt March 19, 2021 | 615 m | |
| St Bede's Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 9, 2021 | 688 m | |
| Usworth Colliery Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 15, 2018 | 732 m | |
| Usworth Colliery Nursery School Childcare Breakfast \& After | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 28, 2018 | 732 m | |
| Usworth Colliery Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2019 | 732 m | |
| Usworth Colliery Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 4, 2021 | 732 m | |
| Mickey's Place | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 29, 2020 | 743 m | |
| City Of Sunderland College - Washington Campus | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 25, 2019 | 755 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to NE37 3LS - Data from Apr 2022
| Stephenson Road-Ta Centre | 297 m | |
| Stephenson Industrial Estate | 314 m | |
| Stephenson Industrial Estate | 339 m | |
| Stephenson Road-Ta Centre | 345 m | |
| Waterloo Road | 590 m | |
| Pelaw (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 3.93 km | |
| Pelaw (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 3.94 km | |
| Pelaw (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 3.95 km | |
| Newcastle International Ferry Terminal | 8.73 km | |
| Newcastle International Ferry Terminal | 8.77 km | |
| South Shields Ferry Terminal | 9.47 km | |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 45.9 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to NE37 3LS - Data from Dec 2021
| Peepy Plantation | 1.9 km | |
| Heugh Hill | 2.43 km | |
| Hylton Plantation | 2.5 km | |
| Blackim Hill | 3.34 km | |
| Sheddon's Hill | 3.4 km | |
| Lookout Lake | 3.59 km | |
| Long Swan Plantation | 3.6 km | |
| Black Hill | 3.61 km | |
| Match Island | 3.62 km | |
| High Wood | 3.63 km | |
| Bowes Lake | 3.73 km | |
| Boldon Hills | 3.85 km | |
| Down Hill | 3.88 km | |
| Bassett's Pond | 3.88 km | |
| Ayton's Wood | 3.89 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for NE37 3LS - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 52.5 Mbps | 108.3 Mbps | 331 Mbps |
| Upload | 14.1 Mbps | 15.5 Mbps | 36 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 5 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 25 | 14 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 99.3 | 14.5 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 331 | 36 |
Energy usage data for NE37 3LS - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Tyne and Wear |
| Latitude | 54.92218000 |
| Longitude | -1.51096800 |
| OS Easting | 431442 |
| OS Northing | 0558719 |
| 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: Hard pressed ageing workers Subgroup: Ageing industrious workers |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Sunderland BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Washington BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33001294 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Sunderland 007 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Sunderland 007A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8C1 |