Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

WHINWAY, NE37 1AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHINWAY, NE37 1AU.

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Population

221

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 35,000 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE37 1AU 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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8/10
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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

NE37 1AU is an established family neighbourhood — 72% owner-occupation and an average age of 50 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. Property prices are trending down 5.0% year-on-year.

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

NE37 1AU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Whinway, 0.3km from Albany in Washington. Administratively it sits within Washington West ward and the Washington and Sunderland West constituency.

For families considering a move, NE37 1AU represents 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 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £95k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 5.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NE37 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00045058 (shared with 12 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 1AU. 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

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Terraced

£ 95,250

10 sales · Mean £ 102,695

Semi-Detached

£ 137,500

2 sales · Mean £ 137,500

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

NE37 1AU has low crime rates — 43 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.

Shoplifting63
Anti-social behaviour35
Violence and sexual offences29
Criminal damage and arson13
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 pupils0.9 km
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Blackfell Primary School

Good194 pupils1.0 km
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St John Boste Catholic Primary School

Good176 pupils1.1 km
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Wessington Primary School

Good255 pupils1.2 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good226 pupils1.2 km
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Oxclose Primary Academy

Good191 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Albany Discount Stores0.3 km
  • Donwell Off Licence \& Newsagent0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Blue House Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Concord News1.0 km
  • + 12 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Stella0.3 km
  • The Black Bush0.9 km
  • Sir William De Wessyngton0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Rok Box0.9 km
  • Angel Hill Food Co. (Servest @ HMRC Durham House)1.0 km
  • The Honest Boy0.9 km
  • BB's Coffee House0.9 km
  • Concord Tandoori1.0 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-Op0.4 km
  • N.E. Co-Op1.0 km
  • Aldi0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Rav's Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Bits N Pizzas0.3 km
  • Divan Khanah/Divano's0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Hong Kong Takeaway0.9 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Heworth4.9 km
  • Fellgate6.1 km
  • Chester-Le-Street6.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Brandy Lane-Mardale0.1 km
  • Brandy Lane-Crossgill0.1 km
  • Brandy Lane-Club0.3 km
  • Brandy Lane-Club0.3 km
  • Parsons0.3 km