Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

CAMBRIDGE AVENUE, NE37 1AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAMBRIDGE AVENUE, NE37 1AD.

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Population

304

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 30,000 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NE37 1AD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
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4/10
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3/10
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1/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

NE37 1AD is an established family neighbourhood — 60% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE37 1AD is a safe, established residential area on Cambridge Avenue, 0.0km from New Washington in Washington. Administratively it sits within Washington West ward and the Washington and Sunderland West constituency.

For families considering a move, NE37 1AD represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for NE37 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00045042 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE37 1AD. The average age is 40.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 120,000

1 sales · Mean £ 120,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

NE37 1AD has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences47
Shoplifting45
Criminal damage and arson28
Anti-social behaviour17
Other theft12

school Local Schools

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George Washington Primary School

Good400 pupils0.4 km
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Albany Village Primary School

Good208 pupils0.7 km
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Springwell Village Primary School

Good209 pupils1.0 km
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Washington Academy

Requires Improvement629 pupils1.2 km
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St Bede's Catholic Primary School

Good217 pupils1.3 km
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Blackfell Primary School

Good194 pupils1.4 km
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Usworth Colliery Primary School

Good335 pupils1.5 km
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Usworth Colliery Nursery School

Good85 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Albany Discount Stores0.8 km
  • Donwell Off Licence \& Newsagent0.1 km
  • Jet Petrol Station (Nicholson, G)0.7 km
  • Washington Millennium Centre0.9 km
  • Clifton Stores1.0 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Blue Bell0.6 km
  • The Stella0.8 km
  • Wessington0.4 km
  • Legends0.9 km
  • Sir William De Wessyngton1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Rok Box1.0 km
  • Cuppa Joe0.5 km
  • BB's Coffee House0.9 km
  • Hideaway Cafe1.0 km
  • It's A Small World Washington0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Op0.5 km
  • Aldi0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • The New Golden Wok0.4 km
  • Donwell Chippy0.1 km
  • Grill House0.9 km
  • Hot Bite0.9 km
  • Prime Pizza Washington1.0 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Heworth4.3 km
  • Fellgate5.7 km
  • Brockley Whins6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Blue House Lane-St Andrews Avenue0.1 km
  • Blue House Lane-Havannah Road0.2 km
  • Well Bank Road0.2 km
  • London Avenue0.2 km
  • London Avenue0.2 km