Banbury is in Washington and in Sunderland district. NE37 3AY 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 Banbury, Washington, NE37 3AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE37 3AX, NE37 3AH, NE37 3BN, NE37 3LG, NE37 3AU, NE37 3AP, NE37 3EP, NE37 3AJ, NE37 3DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE37 3AY is primarily male, with 54.1% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 45.9% | -4.9% | 51.0% | -5.1% |
| Male | 49.2% | 54.1% | 4.9% | 49.0% | 5.1% |
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 3AY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.7% 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 | 49.4% | 52.7% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.4% | 22.7% | 0.3% | 44.2% | -21.5% |
| Separated | 8.4% | 3% | -5.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 15.6% | 17.2% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 4.4% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 41.3% | 33.3% | -8.0% | 48.4% | -15.1% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 40.7% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 7.1% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 16.7% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 7.3% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 20.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.8% | 20% | -2.8% | 18.2% | 1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.1% | 19% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.8% | 16.5% | -6.3% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 18.5% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.8% | 20.5% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -13.3% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.1% | 96.3% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 90.6% 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 | 95.1% | 90.6% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| European Union | 2% | 6.9% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 90.2% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69% | 76.7% | -7.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.6% | 13.5% | 8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.9% | 37.2% | 17.7% |
| Christian | 39% | 46.2% | -7.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Banbury was 115.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.2% lower than the Washington North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Banbury has the 21st highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Washington North and the 318th highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Banbury, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2024-09-05 | £79,997 |
| 42 Banbury, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-08-06 | £104,100 |
| 20 Banbury, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2024-02-23 | £112,223 |
| 41 Banbury, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2023-03-21 | £87,204 |
| 1 Banbury, Washington, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2021-02-05 | £83,185 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 275 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA | 4out of 4 | 2,858 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 5,255 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 | 275 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough Primary School Marlborough Road , Sulgrave Village NE37 3BG | 3out of 4 | 608 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Hampshire Place , Usworth NE37 2NP | 3out of 4 | 806 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Village Lane , NE38 7HU | 3out of 4 | 1,385 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Albany Village Primary School Crossgill , Albany NE37 1UA | 3out of 4 | 1,509 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 | 820 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddick Academy Biddick Lane , NE38 8AL | 2out of 4 | 2,732 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Community Academy Dilston Close , Oxclose Village NE38 0LN | 3out of 4 | 3,039 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 | 3,223 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy Birtley Lane , Birtley DH3 2LP | 2out of 4 | 4,676 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 5,355 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,470 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Top School Wealcroft , Felling NE10 8LT | 3out of 4 | 3,754 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Education and Services for People with Autism Ferryboat Lane , SR5 3RL | - not rated | 4,212 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy New Bridge Craigshaw Road , SR5 3NF | 1out of 4 | 4,324 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Furrowfield School Whitehill Drive , Felling NE10 9RZ | 3out of 4 | 5,034 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mickey's Place | Saint Michael And All Angels Church, Manor Road | 232 yd | |
| Bombay Barn | 23, Front Street | 469 yd | |
| Roma | 18 Front Street, Concord | 503 yd | |
| Order #17 | 17 Speculation Place, Concord | 561 yd | |
| Cream Curls / King Of Fast Food | 3 West View, Concord | 566 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usworth & Washington Gardeners Club | Usworth Gardeners Club, Industrial Road | 341 yd | |
| New Tavern | Speculation Inn, 13 | 570 yd | |
| Speculation Inn | The Licensee, Speculation Inn | 570 yd | |
| The Middle Inn | 10, Speculation Place | 601 yd | |
| The Bird Inn | 2 - 3 Speculation Place, Concord | 628 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim's | Jim's, 31 Woodland Terrace | 297 yd | |
| Pizza Roma | 12, Gayton Road | 377 yd | |
| Lucky House Chinese Takeaway | Unit 2, Sulgrave Village Centre | 406 yd | |
| Tasty Wok | 20 Front Street, Concord | 486 yd | |
| Cactus Pizzeria | 21 - 22 Speculation Place, Concord | 534 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| N.E. Co-Op | Victoria Place, Spout Lane | 668 yd | |
| Heron Frozen Foods Ltd | Arndale House, 9 Victoria Road | 781 yd | |
| B & M Retail | 1 The Peel Centre, Glover | 984 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Atlas Gym FRONT STREET | health and fitness suite | 468 yd |
| Ladyb Fitness SPOUT LANE | health and fitness suite | 669 yd |
| The Washington Millennium Centre WASHINGTON MILLENNIUM CENTRE LIBRARY WASHINGTON MILLENNIUM CENTRE LIBRARY THE OVAL | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 708 yd |
| Washington Fc Ground BEVERLEY COURT | grass pitches | 766 yd |
| Washington Secondary School (Closed) Spout Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 920 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Washington) THE PEEL CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 956 yd |
| Washington Academy SPOUT LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,027 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 | 55.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.