Laurens Court is in Washington and in Sunderland district. NE37 2EF 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 Laurens Court, Washington, NE37 2EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE37 2AE, NE37 2EE, NE37 2ED, NE37 2AY, NE37 2DZ, NE37 3EX, NE37 2AP, NE37 3EY, NE37 2BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE37 2EF has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.3% of the population 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 | 60.5% | 57.3% | -3.2% | 51.0% | 6.3% |
| Male | 39.5% | 42.7% | 3.2% | 49.0% | -6.3% |
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 | 28.6% | 38.8% | 10.2% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.3% | 23.7% | -5.6% | 44.2% | -20.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 15.9% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 6.8% |
| Widowed | 25.5% | 17.1% | -8.4% | 6.1% | 11.0% |
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 (68.3%) 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 | 34.7% | 32.7% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -15.7% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 35.6% | 7.0% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 8.6% | -6.7% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 14.6% | 20.5% | 5.9% | 4.0% | 16.5% |
| Very bad health | 6.8% | 2.5% | -4.3% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 2EF this area, 35.2% 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 14.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47.9% | 35.2% | -12.7% | 18.2% | 17.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 11.5% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 18% | 5.3% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 4.9% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 13.5% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.3% | 14.8% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -19.0% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 99.7% | 96.8% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 98.2% 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 | 97.6% | 98.2% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 98.2% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 25.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37% | 37.2% | -0.2% |
| Christian | 57.2% | 46.2% | 11.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Laurens Court was 141.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.0% higher than the Washington North average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Laurens Court has the 15th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Washington North and the 194th highest crime rate of 922 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74 Laurens Court, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2025-01-07 | £85,323 |
| 73 Laurens Court, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2024-11-25 | £97,612 |
| 71 Laurens Court, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £76,500 | 2023-05-30 | £88,052 |
| 70 Laurens Court, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2023-02-24 | £72,222 |
| 76 Laurens Court, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2017-10-13 | £81,141 |
The percentage of retired residents living in NE37 2EF 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 | 82 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 542 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA | 4out of 4 | 2,511 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | - not rated | 5,422 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 | 3out of 4 | 542 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washington Village Primary School Hill Rise , NE38 7NJ | - not rated | 800 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Hampshire Place , Usworth NE37 2NP | - not rated | 943 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Washington Hampshire Place , Usworth NE37 2NP | 3out of 4 | 943 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough Primary School Marlborough Road , Sulgrave Village NE37 3BG | - not rated | 946 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 | 2out of 4 | 478 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washington School Spout Lane , NE37 2AA | - not rated | 478 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Usworth School Heworth Road , NE37 2NF | - not rated | 1,358 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddick Academy Biddick Lane , NE38 8AL | 3out of 4 | 2,484 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddick School Sports College Biddick Lane , NE38 8AL | - not rated | 2,484 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | - not rated | 5,467 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moordale Academy Tower Road , Washington NE37 2SH | - not rated | 593 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellbank School Wellbank Road , NE37 1NN | - not rated | 1,342 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellbank School Wellbank Road , NE37 1NL | - not rated | 1,389 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Grange School Oxclose Road , NE38 7NY | 4out of 4 | 2,283 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Grange School Oxclose Road , NE38 7NY | - not rated | 2,283 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombay Barn | 23, Front Street | 144 yd | |
| CafeK9 | Unit 3, Concord House | 165 yd | |
| Roma | 18 Front Street, Concord | 183 yd | |
| Order #17 | 17 Speculation Place, Concord | 200 yd | |
| Cream Curls / King Of Fast Food | 3 West View, Concord | 256 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usworth & Washington Gardeners Club | Usworth Gardeners Club, Industrial Road | 107 yd | |
| New Tavern | Speculation Inn, 13 | 207 yd | |
| Speculation Inn | The Licensee, Speculation Inn | 207 yd | |
| The Middle Inn | 10, Speculation Place | 241 yd | |
| The Bird Inn | 2 - 3 Speculation Place, Concord | 264 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim's | Jim's, 31 Woodland Terrace | 133 yd | |
| Tasty Wok | 20 Front Street, Concord | 154 yd | |
| Cactus Pizzeria | 21 - 22 Speculation Place, Concord | 174 yd | |
| Old Town Chinese | Old Town Chinese, 18 Speculation Place | 186 yd | |
| Woo Lot | Woo Lot Chinese Takeaway, 8 Front Street | 230 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| N.E. Co-Op | Victoria Place, Spout Lane | 300 yd | |
| Heron Frozen Foods Ltd | Arndale House, 9 Victoria Road | 416 yd | |
| B & M Retail | 1 The Peel Centre, Glover | 1,089 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Atlas Gym FRONT STREET | health and fitness suite | 149 yd |
| Ladyb Fitness SPOUT LANE | health and fitness suite | 272 yd |
| Washington Fc Ground BEVERLEY COURT | grass pitches | 337 yd |
| The Washington Millennium Centre WASHINGTON MILLENNIUM CENTRE LIBRARY WASHINGTON MILLENNIUM CENTRE LIBRARY THE OVAL | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 467 yd |
| Washington Secondary School (Closed) Spout Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 509 yd |
| Washington Academy SPOUT LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 609 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Washington) THE PEEL CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 1,089 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.