Lingmell is in Washington and in Sunderland district. NE37 1TW is located in the Washington West 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 Lingmell, Washington, NE37 1TW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE37 1TR, NE37 1TP, NE37 1TE, NE37 1TL, NE37 1TB, NE37 1TF, NE37 1TX, NE37 1TS, NE37 1TG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE37 1TW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 53.8% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 48.8% | 46.2% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NE37 1TW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.9% | 22% | -4.9% | 37.9% | -15.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.7% | 60.5% | 5.8% | 44.2% | 16.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 10.8% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 6.3% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.9% | 38% | -5.9% | 48.4% | -10.4% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 36% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 19.2% | 4.6% | 12.7% | 6.5% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4.4% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 | 20.8% | 19.5% | -1.3% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 14.9% | 3.5% | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 10.4% | -7.2% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.8% | 10.9% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 5.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 10.9% | -3.8% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.3% | 30.3% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -3.5% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.2% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.3% | 96.4% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 94.8% 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% | 94.8% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 95.2% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.6% | 76.7% | 12.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.7% | 37.2% | -7.5% |
| Christian | 63.5% | 46.2% | 17.3% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lingmell was 98.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.1% lower than the High Fell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lingmell has the 24th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in High Fell and the 269th highest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 41.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Lingmell, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2021-07-02 | £118,552 |
| 27 Lingmell, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2019-05-24 | £187,045 |
| 34 Lingmell, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £107,500 | 2012-04-20 | £156,295 |
| 27 Lingmell, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2007-08-10 | £193,809 |
| 36 Lingmell, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £97,950 | 2003-09-12 | £196,466 |
NE37 1TW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 retired residents living in NE37 1TW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 85 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA | 4out of 4 | 1,169 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Usworth Colliery Nursery School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL | 3out of 4 | 2,002 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Village Primary School Crossgill , Albany NE37 1UA | 3out of 4 | 406 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfell Primary School Knoulberry , Blackfell NE37 1HA | 3out of 4 | 748 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Boste Catholic Primary School Castle Road , Oxclose Village NE38 0HL | 3out of 4 | 893 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Primary Academy Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA | 3out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wessington Primary School Lanercost , NE38 7PY | 3out of 4 | 1,272 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 | 1,199 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Community Academy Dilston Close , Oxclose Village NE38 0LN | 3out of 4 | 1,348 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddick Academy Biddick Lane , NE38 8AL | 2out of 4 | 2,348 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 | 2,641 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy Birtley Lane , Birtley DH3 2LP | 2out of 4 | 2,783 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,552 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Top School Wealcroft , Felling NE10 8LT | 3out of 4 | 3,318 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Furrowfield School Whitehill Drive , Felling NE10 9RZ | 3out of 4 | 4,500 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars Academy Ivy Lane , Low Fell NE9 6QD | 3out of 4 | 4,519 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kylin Oriental | The Stella, Albany Village Centre | 265 yd | |
| Shelley's Kitchen | The Honest Boy, Knoulberry Road | 785 yd | |
| Muffin Break | Mall Cafe B, The Galleries | 849 yd | |
| KFC | The Galleries, Washington Town Centre | 849 yd | |
| A M F Bowling | Washington Town Centre, Washington | 849 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stella | Albany Village Centre, Washington | 168 yd | |
| The Honest Boy | Knoulberry Road, Blackfell | 768 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | Gala Clubs, Washington Town Centre | 849 yd | |
| Oasis | The Licensee, The Oasis | 849 yd | |
| The Black Bush | The Licensee, Village Lane | 870 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bits N Pizzas | Unit 4, Albany Village Centre | 168 yd | |
| Divan Khanah/Divano's | 5, Elswick Road | 591 yd | |
| Napoli Pizza | 3 Rosse Close, Parsons | 724 yd | |
| Rav's Fish Bar | 150 Rushyrig, Blackfell | 733 yd | |
| Donwell Chippy | 43 Durham Avenue, Donwell | 849 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 1 Armstrong Road, Washington | 520 yd | |
| Co-Op | 2, Parsons Road | 544 yd | |
| Aldi Foodstores Ltd. | Unit C, Galleries Retail Park | 849 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury, 59 | 849 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores, The Galleries | 849 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Albany Village Primary School CROSSGILL | grass pitches | 362 yd |
| Washington Academy SPOUT LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 963 yd |
| Washington Secondary School (Closed) Spout Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,071 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 62.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 156 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.