Speculation Place is in Washington and in Sunderland district. NE37 2AL 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 Speculation Place, Washington, NE37 2AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE37 2DT, NE37 2SU, NE37 2AP, NE37 2SW, NE37 2BA, NE37 2AF, NE37 2ED, NE37 2QG, NE37 2QQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE37 2AL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 51.4% | 52.9% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 48.6% | 47.1% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 | 45.2% | 33.6% | -11.6% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.7% | 25.7% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -18.5% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 20.5% | 7.4% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 16.4% | 8.9% | 6.1% | 10.3% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (56.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.3% | 22.6% | -18.7% | 48.4% | -25.8% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 33.5% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 17% | 22.3% | 5.3% | 12.7% | 9.6% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 13.2% | 7.1% | 4.0% | 9.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 8.4% | 6.0% | 1.2% | 7.2% |
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.
In the area around NE37 2AL this area, 38.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 8.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.2% | 38.4% | 7.2% | 18.2% | 20.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.6% | 15.3% | -6.3% | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 17.2% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 5.6% | -0.9% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 11.6% | -1.0% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 8% | 8.6% | 0.6% | 33.8% | -25.2% |
| Other | 3.5% | 3.4% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.6% | 98.4% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
In this area, 98.1% 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 | 97.2% | 98.1% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 98.1% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.6% | 76.7% | -8.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 30.4% | 13.5% | 16.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 56.8% | 46.2% | 10.6% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Speculation Place was 490.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 218.8% higher than the Washington North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Speculation Place has the 2nd highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Washington North and the 30th highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 263.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Speculation Place, Washington, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2024-10-25 | £503,466 |
| 6 - 7 Speculation Place, Washington, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £271,000 | 2021-08-02 | £281,295 |
| 2 Speculation Place, Washington, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £246,418 | 2018-05-05 | £285,371 |
| 2 Speculation Place, Washington, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2017-12-30 | £271,836 |
| 11 - 12 Speculation Place, Washington, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2010-06-18 | £243,082 |
NE37 2AL 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 retired residents living in NE37 2AL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 90 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 660 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA | 4out of 4 | 2,367 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usworth Colliery Primary School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL | 2out of 4 | 660 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Hampshire Place , Usworth NE37 2NP | 3out of 4 | 847 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Albany Village Primary School Crossgill , Albany NE37 1UA | 3out of 4 | 938 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Washington Primary School Well Bank Road , NE37 1NL | 3out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough Primary School Marlborough Road , Sulgrave Village NE37 3BG | 3out of 4 | 1,193 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 | 491 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Community Academy Dilston Close , Oxclose Village NE38 0LN | 3out of 4 | 2,552 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddick Academy Biddick Lane , NE38 8AL | 2out of 4 | 2,602 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 | 3,058 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy Birtley Lane , Birtley DH3 2LP | 2out of 4 | 4,124 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 | 2,475 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Top School Wealcroft , Felling NE10 8LT | 3out of 4 | 3,389 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Furrowfield School Whitehill Drive , Felling NE10 9RZ | 3out of 4 | 4,669 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Education and Services for People with Autism Ferryboat Lane , SR5 3RL | - not rated | 4,786 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy New Bridge Craigshaw Road , SR5 3NF | 1out of 4 | 4,915 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Order #17 | 17 Speculation Place, Concord | 33 yd | |
| Cream Curls / King Of Fast Food | 3 West View, Concord | 74 yd | |
| CafeK9 | Unit 3, Concord House | 82 yd | |
| Concord Tandoori | Concord Tandoori Restaurant, 2 Victoria Place | 92 yd | |
| Roma | 18 Front Street, Concord | 92 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Middle Inn | 10, Speculation Place | 11 yd | |
| New Tavern | Speculation Inn, 13 | 24 yd | |
| Speculation Inn | The Licensee, Speculation Inn | 24 yd | |
| The Bird Inn | 2 - 3 Speculation Place, Concord | 37 yd | |
| Sir William De Wessyngton | The William De Wessyngton 3, 2 | 152 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woo Lot | Woo Lot Chinese Takeaway, 8 Front Street | 32 yd | |
| Classic Pizza | 6, 5 | 32 yd | |
| Shopna Tandoori The | 12, Front Street | 35 yd | |
| Old Town Chinese | Old Town Chinese, 18 Speculation Place | 48 yd | |
| Cactus Pizzeria | 21 - 22 Speculation Place, Concord | 61 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| N.E. Co-Op | Victoria Place, Spout Lane | 76 yd | |
| Heron Frozen Foods Ltd | Arndale House, 9 Victoria Road | 193 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ladyb Fitness SPOUT LANE | health and fitness suite | 92 yd |
| Atlas Gym FRONT STREET | health and fitness suite | 125 yd |
| Washington Fc Ground BEVERLEY COURT | grass pitches | 247 yd |
| The Washington Millennium Centre WASHINGTON MILLENNIUM CENTRE LIBRARY WASHINGTON MILLENNIUM CENTRE LIBRARY THE OVAL | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 265 yd |
| Washington Secondary School (Closed) Spout Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 513 yd |
| Washington Academy SPOUT LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 585 yd |
| Albany Village Primary School CROSSGILL | grass pitches | 985 yd |
| George Washington Primary School WELL BANK ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,052 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 | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 63.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 63.6% |
| 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 | 9.1% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.