Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

BRACKENWAY, NE37 1AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRACKENWAY, NE37 1AW.

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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 1AW 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 1AW 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. Property prices are trending up 61.8% year-on-year.

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

NE37 1AW is a safe, established residential area on Brackenway, 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 1AW 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. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £83k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 61.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NE37 1AW 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 1AW. 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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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 62,750

8 sales · Mean £ 63,687

Terraced

£ 105,000

7 sales · Mean £ 105,000

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

NE37 1AW has low crime rates — 33 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 offences25
Criminal damage and arson14
Vehicle crime11

school Local Schools

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Albany Village Primary School

Good208 pupils0.2 km
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George Washington Primary School

Good400 pupils0.8 km
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Washington Academy

Requires Improvement629 pupils0.9 km
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Blackfell Primary School

Good194 pupils1.1 km
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St John Boste Catholic Primary School

Good176 pupils1.3 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good226 pupils1.3 km
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Springwell Village Primary School

Good209 pupils1.3 km
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Wessington Primary School

Good255 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Albany Discount Stores0.4 km
  • Donwell Off Licence \& Newsagent0.3 km
  • Blue House Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Concord News0.9 km
  • Donwell Village Store0.9 km
  • + 13 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Stella0.4 km
  • Wessington0.9 km
  • Sir William De Wessyngton0.9 km
  • The Bird Inn1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Rok Box0.9 km
  • BB's Coffee House0.9 km
  • Concord Tandoori0.9 km
  • Hideaway Cafe0.9 km
  • It's A Small World Washington0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

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

14 nearby
  • The New Golden Wok0.9 km
  • Rav's Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Bits N Pizzas0.4 km
  • Divan Khanah/Divano's0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Heworth4.7 km
  • Fellgate6.0 km
  • Chester-Le-Street6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Brandy Lane-Mardale0.3 km
  • Blue House Lane-Havannah Road0.3 km
  • Brandy Lane-Crossgill0.3 km
  • Blue House Lane-St Andrews Avenue0.3 km
  • Parsons0.3 km