NE37 1BF is a safe, established residential area on Willowdene, 0.2km from Great Usworth in Washington. Administratively it sits within Washington West ward and the Washington and Sunderland West constituency.
For serious buyers, NE37 1BF is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 97% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £392k.
Census 2021 statistics for NE37 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00045041 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILLOWDENE, NE37 1BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOWDENE, NE37 1BF.
435
46
£ 40,600 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE37 1BF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
NE37 1BF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 97% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £392k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE37 1BF. The average age is 45.6. 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
Detached
£ 369,000
4 sales · Mean £ 379,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE37 1BF has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
George Washington Primary School
Springwell Village Primary School
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Albany Village Primary School
Roman Road Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Campus \& Co0.6 km
- Donwell Off Licence \& Newsagent0.9 km
- Awan Store1.0 km
- Donwell Village Store0.4 km
- Marshalls0.8 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Blue Bell0.3 km
- Springwell Social Club0.9 km
- The Guide Post0.9 km
- Wessington0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- The New Golden Wok0.4 km
- Donwell Chippy0.9 km
- Pizza Rominos0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Bowes Railway0.9 km
- Cuppa Joe0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- George Washington County Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heworth3.5 km
- Fellgate5.2 km
- Brockley Whins6.4 km
Bus Stops
- High Usworth0.1 km
- High Usworth0.1 km
- Usworth Road0.3 km
- Peareth Hall Road0.3 km
- Peareth Hall Road-Highbury Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE371BF · Data under Open Government Licence