NE37 1AG is a safe, established residential area on St Andrews Avenue, 0.1km from Washington, New in Washington. Administratively it sits within Washington West ward and the Washington and Sunderland West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £106k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 56.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE37 1AG are sourced from Output Area E00045042 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST ANDREWS AVENUE, NE37 1AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST ANDREWS AVENUE, NE37 1AG.
304
41
£ 30,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE37 1AG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
NE37 1AG 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. Property prices are trending down 56.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE37 1AG. 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
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 86,225
4 sales · Mean £ 97,032
Terraced
£ 108,000
2 sales · Mean £ 108,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE37 1AG has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
George Washington Primary School
Albany Village Primary School
Springwell Village Primary School
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Washington Academy
Blackfell Primary School
Usworth Colliery Primary School
Usworth Colliery Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Albany Discount Stores1.0 km
- Donwell Off Licence \& Newsagent0.2 km
- Blue House Pharmacy0.7 km
- Awan Store1.0 km
- Donwell Village Store0.4 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Blue Bell0.5 km
- Springwell Social Club0.9 km
- The Stella1.0 km
- Wessington0.4 km
- Legends1.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Op0.6 km
- Aldi0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- The New Golden Wok0.4 km
- Bits N Pizzas1.0 km
- Divan Khanah/Divano's0.9 km
- Hong Kong Takeaway0.9 km
- Manhattan Pizza Company0.9 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- BB's Coffee House1.0 km
- It's A Small World Washington0.9 km
- Kylin Oriental0.9 km
- Cuppa Joe0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heworth4.2 km
- Fellgate5.7 km
- Brockley Whins6.8 km
Bus Stops
- London Avenue0.1 km
- London Avenue0.1 km
- The Drive0.2 km
- Well Bank Road0.3 km
- Blue House Lane-St Andrews Avenue0.3 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: NE371AG · Data under Open Government Licence