NE37 1AH is a safe, established residential area on St Andrews Avenue, 0.1km 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 1AH represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £76k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for NE37 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00045051 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST ANDREWS AVENUE, NE37 1AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST ANDREWS AVENUE, NE37 1AH.
331
42
£ 30,000 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE37 1AH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
NE37 1AH is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE37 1AH. The average age is 42.5. 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
£ 102,475
6 sales · Mean £ 107,658
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE37 1AH has low crime rates — 25 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
Washington Academy
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Blackfell Primary School
Usworth Colliery Primary School
Usworth Colliery Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Albany Discount Stores0.8 km
- Donwell Off Licence \& Newsagent0.1 km
- Jet Petrol Station (Nicholson, G)0.7 km
- Washington Millennium Centre1.0 km
- Nisa Local - Springwell1.0 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Blue Bell0.7 km
- The Stella0.8 km
- Wessington0.5 km
- Legends1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Rok Box0.9 km
- Cuppa Joe0.5 km
- BB's Coffee House0.9 km
- Hideaway Cafe0.9 km
- It's A Small World Washington0.8 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Op0.5 km
- Aldi0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- The New Golden Wok0.5 km
- Donwell Chippy0.1 km
- Grill House1.0 km
- Hot Bite0.9 km
- Subway0.7 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heworth4.3 km
- Fellgate5.8 km
- Brockley Whins6.9 km
Bus Stops
- Blue House Lane-St Andrews Avenue0.1 km
- Blue House Lane-Havannah Road0.2 km
- Parsons Road0.2 km
- Parsons Road0.2 km
- Well Bank Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE371AH · Data under Open Government Licence