Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

MOORSIDE, NE37 1AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOORSIDE, NE37 1AY.

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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 1AY 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 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.

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

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.

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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

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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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.

Shoplifting63
Anti-social behaviour34
Violence and sexual offences33
Criminal damage and arson12
Vehicle crime9

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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Blackfell Primary School

Good194 pupils0.9 km
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George Washington Primary School

Good400 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 Nursery School

Outstanding80 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Stella0.2 km
  • Buzz Bingo1.0 km
  • The Black Bush0.9 km
  • Sir William De Wessyngton1.0 km
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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
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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
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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