NE37 1BB is a mixed residential area on Fell View, 0.5km from Albany in Washington. Administratively it sits within Washington West ward and the Washington and Sunderland West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £114k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for NE37 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00045061 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FELL VIEW, NE37 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FELL VIEW, NE37 1BB.
250
52
£ 35,000 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE37 1BB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
NE37 1BB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE37 1BB. The average age is 51.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 114,000
1 sales · Mean £ 114,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE37 1BB is moderate at 61 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Albany Village Primary School
Washington Academy
Wessington Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
St John Boste Catholic Primary School
Blackfell Primary School
George Washington Primary School
Oxclose Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Albany Discount Stores0.2 km
- Donwell Off Licence \& Newsagent0.8 km
- Savers Drugstores0.8 km
- Cooplands0.8 km
- Game0.8 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The Stella0.2 km
- Buzz Bingo0.8 km
- The Black Bush0.5 km
- Washington Union Club0.9 km
- The Middle Inn0.9 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- A M F Bowling0.8 km
- Angel Hill Food Co. (Servest @ HMRC Durham House)0.8 km
- Costa0.8 km
- KFC0.8 km
- McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.8 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Co-Op0.7 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Aldi Foodstores Ltd.0.8 km
- Asda0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Qin0.8 km
- Rav's Fish Bar1.0 km
- Cactus1.0 km
- Cactus Pizzeria1.0 km
- Hot Bite0.8 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heworth5.2 km
- Fellgate6.2 km
- Chester-Le-Street6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Albany Way - Windlass Lane0.0 km
- Albany Way0.1 km
- Brandy Lane-Club0.1 km
- Brandy Lane-Club0.1 km
- Brandy Lane-Crossgill0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE371BB · Data under Open Government Licence