Park Terrace is in Washington and in Sunderland district. NE37 2QX 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 Park Terrace, Washington, NE37 2QX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE37 2QS, NE37 2LJ, NE37 2QT, NE37 2QZ, NE37 2QY, NE37 2LH, NE37 2LZ, NE37 2QP, NE37 2QR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE37 2QX, 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 | 56.1% | 52.9% | -3.2% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 43.9% | 47.1% | 3.2% | 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.
In the immediate area around NE37 2QX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44% | 48.1% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34% | 30% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -14.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 11% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 8% | 5.7% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 46.5% | 38.4% | -8.1% | 48.4% | -10.0% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 34.6% | 6.3% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 15.6% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 9.9% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 2QX this area, 32.2% 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 14.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40% | 32.2% | -7.8% | 18.2% | 14.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 15.2% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 14.2% | -6.8% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 7.1% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 14.2% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 2% | 14.2% | 12.2% | 33.8% | -19.6% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.1% | 96.6% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 97.3% 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 | 97.4% | 97.3% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 97.3% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.8% | 76.7% | -9.9% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 31.3% | 13.5% | 17.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.6% | 37.2% | 16.4% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.2% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Terrace was 265.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 108.0% higher than the Washington North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Park Terrace has the 7th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Washington North and the 64th highest crime rate of 922 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 122.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Park Terrace, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2022-03-28 | £68,339 |
| 2 Park Terrace, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2008-06-06 | £134,568 |
| 2 Park Terrace, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2005-03-01 | £81,787 |
| 2 Park Terrace, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £23,000 | 2004-04-17 | £42,134 |
| 5 Park Terrace, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £38,000 | 2002-06-28 | £113,479 |
NE37 2QX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 582 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA | 4out of 4 | 2,709 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Hampshire Place , Usworth NE37 2NP | - not rated | 434 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Washington Hampshire Place , Usworth NE37 2NP | 3out of 4 | 434 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Donwell Primary School Coach Road Estate , NE37 2ER | - not rated | 534 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Usworth Colliery Primary School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL | 3out of 4 | 582 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Washington Primary School Well Bank Road , NE37 1NL | - not rated | 836 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usworth School Heworth Road , NE37 2NF | - not rated | 723 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Washington Academy Spout Lane , NE37 2AA | 2out of 4 | 955 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washington School Spout Lane , NE37 2AA | - not rated | 955 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Community School Dilston Close , Oxclose Village NE38 0LN | - not rated | 2,894 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Community Academy Dilston Close , Oxclose Village NE38 0LN | - not rated | 2,894 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellbank School Wellbank Road , NE37 1NN | - not rated | 828 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellbank School Wellbank Road , NE37 1NL | - not rated | 836 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moordale Academy Tower Road , Washington NE37 2SH | - not rated | 1,258 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Grange School Oxclose Road , NE38 7NY | 4out of 4 | 2,927 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Grange School Oxclose Road , NE38 7NY | - not rated | 2,927 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coach Road Cafe | Fountain House, Coach Road Estate | 357 yd | |
| Coffee & Co | BB's Coffee Shop, Victoria Road | 362 yd | |
| BB's Coffee House | BB's Coffee Shop, Victoria Road | 362 yd | |
| Cream Curls / King Of Fast Food | 3 West View, Concord | 437 yd | |
| Concord Tandoori | Concord Tandoori Restaurant, 2 Victoria Place | 480 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir William De Wessyngton | The William De Wessyngton 3, 2 | 468 yd | |
| The Bird Inn | 2 - 3 Speculation Place, Concord | 487 yd | |
| The Middle Inn | 10, Speculation Place | 491 yd | |
| New Tavern | Speculation Inn, 13 | 510 yd | |
| Speculation Inn | The Licensee, Speculation Inn | 510 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Click | 5 Park Terrace, Concord | 11 yd | |
| Manhattan Pizza Company | 11, Heworth Road | 337 yd | |
| Hong Kong Takeaway | 2, Heworth Road | 337 yd | |
| Grill House | Penlea, 5 Victoria Road | 461 yd | |
| Hot Bite | 11 Victoria Road, Concord | 465 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Frozen Foods Ltd | Arndale House, 9 Victoria Road | 462 yd | |
| N.E. Co-Op | Victoria Place, Spout Lane | 484 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Washington Millennium Centre WASHINGTON MILLENNIUM CENTRE LIBRARY WASHINGTON MILLENNIUM CENTRE LIBRARY THE OVAL | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 240 yd |
| Atlas Gym FRONT STREET | health and fitness suite | 527 yd |
| Ladyb Fitness SPOUT LANE | health and fitness suite | 550 yd |
| Washington Fc Ground BEVERLEY COURT | grass pitches | 701 yd |
| George Washington Primary School WELL BANK ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 717 yd |
| Usworth School Sports Centre (Closed) Heworth Road | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 727 yd |
| Sunderland College (Washington Campus) WASHINGTON CAMPUS WASHINGTON CAMPUS STONE CELLAR ROAD | grass pitches | 785 yd |
| Washington Secondary School (Closed) Spout Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 980 yd |
| Washington Academy SPOUT LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,025 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.