Blue House Lane is in Washington and in Sunderland district. NE37 2TA 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 Blue House Lane, Washington, NE37 2TA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE37 2HX, NE37 2TG, NE37 2TQ, NE37 2SY, NE37 2HU, NE37 2EQ, NE37 2PY, NE37 2PX, NE37 2JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE37 2TA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 51.6% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 46.6% | 48.4% | 1.8% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 37.1% | 33% | -4.1% | 37.9% | -4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.3% | 48.1% | 4.8% | 44.2% | 3.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 7.6% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 8.1% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 (70.9%) 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 | 45.2% | 34.1% | -11.1% | 48.4% | -14.3% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 36.8% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 20.2% | 4.5% | 12.7% | 7.5% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 7.2% | 3.3% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 2TA this area, 31.1% 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 | 38.8% | 31.1% | -7.7% | 18.2% | 12.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 13.7% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 14.2% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 5.5% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 17.5% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 8% | 14.2% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -19.6% |
| Other | 5.4% | 3.8% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| White | 98.9% | 96.9% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 97.9% | 97.7% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 98.2% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 9.8% | -9.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 22.4% | 13.5% | 8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.3% | 37.2% | -0.9% |
| Christian | 55.6% | 46.2% | 9.4% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blue House Lane was 169.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.8% higher than the Washington North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Blue House Lane has the 11th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Washington North and the 139th highest crime rate of 922 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dungarvan Blue House Lane, Washington, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2017-06-12 | £272,484 |
| Dungarvan Blue House Lane, Washington, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2009-10-16 | £327,969 |
| Dungarvan Blue House Lane, Washington, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2002-01-15 | £400,249 |
| Dungarvan Blue House Lane, Washington, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £55,000 | 1998-07-08 | £182,198 |
NE37 2TA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 69 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usworth Colliery Nursery School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL | 3out of 4 | 866 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA | 4out of 4 | 2,228 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donwell Primary School Coach Road Estate , NE37 2ER | - not rated | 707 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Albany Junior School Crossgill , Albany NE37 1UA | - not rated | 750 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Albany Infant School Crossgill , Albany Village NE37 1UA | - not rated | 750 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Albany Village Primary School Crossgill , Albany NE37 1UA | 3out of 4 | 750 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Washington Primary School Well Bank Road , NE37 1NL | - not rated | 856 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 584 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washington School Spout Lane , NE37 2AA | - not rated | 584 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Usworth School Heworth Road , NE37 2NF | - not rated | 1,172 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Community School Dilston Close , Oxclose Village NE38 0LN | - not rated | 2,414 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Community Academy Dilston Close , Oxclose Village NE38 0LN | - not rated | 2,414 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 | 791 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellbank School Wellbank Road , NE37 1NL | - not rated | 856 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moordale Academy Tower Road , Washington NE37 2SH | - not rated | 1,141 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Grange School Oxclose Road , NE38 7NY | 4out of 4 | 2,585 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Grange School Oxclose Road , NE38 7NY | - not rated | 2,585 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee & Co | BB's Coffee Shop, Victoria Road | 173 yd | |
| BB's Coffee House | BB's Coffee Shop, Victoria Road | 173 yd | |
| Concord Tandoori | Concord Tandoori Restaurant, 2 Victoria Place | 272 yd | |
| Cream Curls / King Of Fast Food | 3 West View, Concord | 380 yd | |
| Order #17 | 17 Speculation Place, Concord | 396 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir William De Wessyngton | The William De Wessyngton 3, 2 | 212 yd | |
| The Bird Inn | 2 - 3 Speculation Place, Concord | 326 yd | |
| The Middle Inn | 10, Speculation Place | 353 yd | |
| New Tavern | Speculation Inn, 13 | 387 yd | |
| Speculation Inn | The Licensee, Speculation Inn | 387 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Nicholsons Garage, Blue House Lane | 98 yd | |
| Hot Bite | 11 Victoria Road, Concord | 117 yd | |
| Manhattan Pizza Company | 11, Heworth Road | 150 yd | |
| Hong Kong Takeaway | 2, Heworth Road | 150 yd | |
| Grill House | Penlea, 5 Victoria Road | 183 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Frozen Foods Ltd | Arndale House, 9 Victoria Road | 170 yd | |
| N.E. Co-Op | Victoria Place, Spout Lane | 288 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ladyb Fitness SPOUT LANE | health and fitness suite | 316 yd |
| The Washington Millennium Centre WASHINGTON MILLENNIUM CENTRE LIBRARY WASHINGTON MILLENNIUM CENTRE LIBRARY THE OVAL | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 318 yd |
| Washington Fc Ground BEVERLEY COURT | grass pitches | 365 yd |
| Atlas Gym FRONT STREET | health and fitness suite | 484 yd |
| Washington Secondary School (Closed) Spout Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 599 yd |
| Washington Academy SPOUT LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 606 yd |
| Albany Village Primary School CROSSGILL | grass pitches | 714 yd |
| George Washington Primary School WELL BANK ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 759 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.