NE37 1AY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Moorside, 0.2km from Albany in Washington. Administratively it sits within Washington West ward and the Washington and Sunderland West constituency.
For families considering a move, NE37 1AY 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 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £113k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 16.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE37 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00045058 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MOORSIDE, NE37 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOORSIDE, NE37 1AY.
221
50
£ 35,000 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE37 1AY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
NE37 1AY 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 up 16.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE37 1AY. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 105,000
8 sales · Mean £ 111,225
Terraced
£ 107,250
2 sales · Mean £ 107,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE37 1AY has low crime rates — 40 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
Washington Academy
Blackfell Primary School
George Washington Primary School
St John Boste Catholic Primary School
Wessington Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Oxclose Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Albany Discount Stores0.2 km
- Donwell Off Licence \& Newsagent0.6 km
- Savers Drugstores1.0 km
- Cooplands1.0 km
- Game1.0 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Stella0.2 km
- Buzz Bingo1.0 km
- The Black Bush0.9 km
- Sir William De Wessyngton1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- A M F Bowling1.0 km
- Rok Box0.8 km
- Angel Hill Food Co. (Servest @ HMRC Durham House)0.9 km
- Costa1.0 km
- KFC1.0 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Co-Op0.4 km
- Iceland1.0 km
- Aldi Foodstores Ltd.1.0 km
- Asda1.0 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Rav's Fish Bar0.8 km
- Bits N Pizzas0.2 km
- Divan Khanah/Divano's0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Hong Kong Takeaway0.9 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heworth5.0 km
- Fellgate6.2 km
- Chester-Le-Street6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Brandy Lane-Mardale0.0 km
- Brandy Lane-Crossgill0.1 km
- Brandy Lane-Club0.2 km
- Brandy Lane-Club0.2 km
- Albany Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE371AY · Data under Open Government Licence