NE37 1AN is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km 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 1AN represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £270k.
Census 2021 statistics for NE37 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00045052 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE37 1AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE37 1AN.
249
45
£ 35,000 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE37 1AN 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NE37 1AN's 57% ownership and 45-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. 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 1AN. 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
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 270,000
1 sales · Mean £ 270,000
Detached
£ 379,975
2 sales · Mean £ 379,975
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE37 1AN has low crime rates — 26 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
Blackfell Primary School
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
St John Boste Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Nisa Local - Springwell0.9 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 Oriental0.8 km
- Rok Box0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Hot Bite1.0 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Donwell Chippy0.2 km
- Bits N Pizzas0.8 km
- Divan Khanah/Divano's0.7 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.7 km
- Co-Op0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Blue Bell0.8 km
- Springwell Social Club1.0 km
- The Stella0.8 km
- Wessington0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heworth4.4 km
- Fellgate5.9 km
- Chester-Le-Street7.0 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
- London Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE371AN · Data under Open Government Licence