Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

NE37 1AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE37 1AS.

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Population

270

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 35,000 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NE37 1AS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 35% social renting, NE37 1AS is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE37 1AS is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Albany in Washington. Administratively it sits within Washington West ward and the Washington and Sunderland West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NE37 1AS is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for NE37 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00045055 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE37 1AS. The average age is 44.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

NE37 1AS has low crime rates — 35 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.

Shoplifting45
Anti-social behaviour29
Violence and sexual offences22
Criminal damage and arson11
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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Albany Village Primary School

Good208 pupils0.1 km
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Washington Academy

Requires Improvement629 pupils0.8 km
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George Washington Primary School

Good400 pupils0.8 km
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Blackfell Primary School

Good194 pupils1.0 km
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St John Boste Catholic Primary School

Good176 pupils1.2 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good226 pupils1.2 km
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Wessington Primary School

Good255 pupils1.2 km
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Springwell Village Primary School

Good209 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Albany Discount Stores0.3 km
  • Donwell Off Licence \& Newsagent0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Blue House Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Concord News0.9 km
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Stella0.3 km
  • Wessington1.0 km
  • The Black Bush0.9 km
  • Speculation Inn1.0 km
  • The Middle Inn1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Rok Box0.9 km
  • The Honest Boy1.0 km
  • BB's Coffee House0.9 km
  • Concord Tandoori0.9 km
  • Hideaway Cafe0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-Op0.4 km
  • N.E. Co-Op0.9 km
  • Aldi0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • The New Golden Wok1.0 km
  • Rav's Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Bits N Pizzas0.3 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
  • Brandy Lane-Club0.3 km
  • Brandy Lane-Club0.3 km
  • Parsons0.3 km