NE37 1AJ is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Washington, New in Washington. Administratively it sits within Washington West ward and the Washington and Sunderland West constituency.
For families considering a move, NE37 1AJ represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for NE37 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00045052 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE37 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE37 1AJ.
249
45
£ 35,000 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE37 1AJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
NE37 1AJ is an established family neighbourhood — 57% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 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 1AJ. The average age is 45.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE37 1AJ has low crime rates — 31 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
Albany Village Primary School
George Washington Primary School
Springwell Village Primary School
Washington Academy
Blackfell Primary School
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
St John Boste Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Nisa Local - Springwell1.0 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
- Michelle's Local0.6 km
- Shop And Drive Washington0.9 km
- Jet Petrol Station (Nicholson, G)0.8 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Cuppa Joe0.6 km
- Hideaway Cafe0.8 km
- It's A Small World Washington0.7 km
- Kylin Oriental0.7 km
- Rok Box0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Hot Bite1.0 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Donwell Chippy0.2 km
- Bits N Pizzas0.7 km
- Divan Khanah/Divano's0.7 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- Co-Op0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Blue Bell0.8 km
- Springwell Social Club1.0 km
- The Stella0.7 km
- Wessington0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heworth4.4 km
- Fellgate5.9 km
- Chester-Le-Street6.9 km
Bus Stops
- Parsons Road0.1 km
- Parsons Road0.1 km
- Blue House Lane-St Andrews Avenue0.1 km
- Blue House Lane-Havannah Road0.2 km
- Well Bank Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE371AJ · Data under Open Government Licence