Ellen Terrace is in Washington and in Sunderland district. NE37 3AS 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 Ellen Terrace, Washington, NE37 3AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE37 3AW, NE37 3LA, NE37 3BT, NE37 3BU, NE37 3LD, NE37 3LB, NE37 3BS, NE37 3AN, NE37 3BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE37 3AS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.5% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.5% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 40% | 41.6% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.6% | 38.8% | -5.8% | 44.2% | -5.4% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 10% | 7.9% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 7.5% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 36.5% | 41.2% | 4.7% | 48.4% | -7.2% |
| Good health | 41.9% | 32.9% | -9.0% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 19.5% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 6.8% |
| Bad health | 4% | 5.4% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
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 9.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.3% | 27.4% | -0.9% | 18.2% | 9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.1% | 11.2% | -10.9% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.3% | 23.7% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 10.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 5.6% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 20.9% | 12.1% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.8% | 9.8% | -1.0% | 33.8% | -24.0% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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 | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 100% | 97.1% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 99.3% | 96.4% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| 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 | 99% | 96% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.8% | 76.7% | -4.9% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 26.4% | 13.5% | 12.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53% | 37.2% | 15.8% |
| Christian | 41.2% | 46.2% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ellen Terrace was 171.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.4% higher than the Washington North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ellen Terrace has the 16th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Washington North and the 178th highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 23.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sovereign House Ellen Terrace, Washington, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2024-04-03 | £139,985 |
| 4 Ellen Terrace, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2023-01-30 | £67,665 |
| 17 Ellen Terrace, Washington, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-09-27 | £150,429 |
| 6 Ellen Terrace, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2021-04-23 | £92,431 |
| 7 Ellen Terrace, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2020-09-04 | £96,747 |
NE37 3AS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 651 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA | 4out of 4 | 3,227 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 4,757 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon Nursery School Reginald Street , NE35 9DG | 4out of 4 | 5,437 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlborough Primary School Marlborough Road , Sulgrave Village NE37 3BG | 3out of 4 | 310 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Usworth Colliery Primary School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL | 2out of 4 | 651 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Hampshire Place , Usworth NE37 2NP | 3out of 4 | 1,181 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barmston Village Primary School Barmston Centre , NE38 8JA | 3out of 4 | 1,489 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Village Lane , NE38 7HU | 3out of 4 | 1,587 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,201 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddick Academy Biddick Lane , NE38 8AL | 2out of 4 | 2,792 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 | 3,298 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Community Academy Dilston Close , Oxclose Village NE38 0LN | 3out of 4 | 3,403 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View Enterprise Academy Cartwright Road , SR5 3DX | 3out of 4 | 4,231 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 1out of 4 | 4,861 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College Pennywell Road , SR4 8PG | 2out of 4 | 5,343 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 2,424 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Education and Services for People with Autism Ferryboat Lane , SR5 3RL | - not rated | 3,694 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy New Bridge Craigshaw Road , SR5 3NF | 1out of 4 | 3,850 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Top School Wealcroft , Felling NE10 8LT | 3out of 4 | 4,208 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North View Academy St. Lukes Road , South Hylton SR4 0HB | 3out of 4 | 4,828 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Tree Farm Tearoom | Elm Tree Farm, Washington Road | 451 yd | |
| Mickey's Place | Saint Michael And All Angels Church, Manor Road | 569 yd | |
| NAC Outsourcing | Unit 1, Spire Road | 602 yd | |
| Clays Garden Centre - Coffee Shop | 5, The Peel Centre | 751 yd | |
| McDonalds | McDonald's, The Peel Centre | 839 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usworth & Washington Gardeners Club | Usworth Gardeners Club, Industrial Road | 797 yd | |
| New Tavern | Speculation Inn, 13 | 1,075 yd | |
| Speculation Inn | The Licensee, Speculation Inn | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky House Chinese Takeaway | Unit 2, Sulgrave Village Centre | 650 yd | |
| Pizza Roma | 12, Gayton Road | 663 yd | |
| Stars And Strikes Desserts | Sulgrave Road, Sulgrave | 734 yd | |
| Jim's | Jim's, 31 Woodland Terrace | 781 yd | |
| Tasty Wok | 20 Front Street, Concord | 993 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Retail | 1 The Peel Centre, Glover | 778 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse | The Food Warehouse, 2 The Peel Centre | 839 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jd Gyms (Washington) THE PEEL CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 719 yd |
| Atlas Gym FRONT STREET | health and fitness suite | 975 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 | 90.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.5% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.