NE37 1AR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Fell Close, 0.3km from Albany 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 settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £49k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for NE37 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00045058 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FELL CLOSE, NE37 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FELL CLOSE, NE37 1AR.
221
50
£ 35,000 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE37 1AR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NE37 1AR's 72% ownership and 50-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE37 1AR. The average age is 49.9. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 49,950
1 sales · Mean £ 49,950
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE37 1AR has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Albany Village Primary School
George Washington Primary School
Washington Academy
Blackfell Primary School
St John Boste Catholic Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Wessington Primary School
Springwell Village Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Albany Discount Stores0.4 km
- Donwell Off Licence \& Newsagent0.4 km
- Blue House Pharmacy0.6 km
- Concord News1.0 km
- Donwell Village Store0.9 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Stella0.4 km
- Wessington0.9 km
- Sir William De Wessyngton0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Rok Box0.8 km
- The Honest Boy1.0 km
- BB's Coffee House0.9 km
- Concord Tandoori1.0 km
- Hideaway Cafe0.9 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-Op0.3 km
- N.E. Co-Op1.0 km
- Aldi0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- The New Golden Wok0.9 km
- Rav's Fish Bar0.9 km
- Bits N Pizzas0.4 km
- Divan Khanah/Divano's0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heworth4.8 km
- Fellgate6.1 km
- Chester-Le-Street6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Brandy Lane-Mardale0.2 km
- Brandy Lane-Crossgill0.2 km
- Parsons0.3 km
- Parsons0.3 km
- Blue House Lane-Havannah Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE371AR · Data under Open Government Licence