Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

WILLOWDENE, NE37 1BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOWDENE, NE37 1BF.

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Population

435

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 40,600 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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5/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British94.7%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Anti-social behaviour10
Other theft9
Violence and sexual offences7
Burglary5
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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George Washington Primary School

Good400 pupils0.6 km
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Springwell Village Primary School

Good209 pupils0.9 km
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St Bede's Catholic Primary School

Good217 pupils1.2 km
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Albany Village Primary School

Good208 pupils1.5 km
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Roman Road Primary School

Inadequate231 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Blue Bell0.3 km
  • Springwell Social Club0.9 km
  • The Guide Post0.9 km
  • Wessington0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • The New Golden Wok0.4 km
  • Donwell Chippy0.9 km
  • Pizza Rominos0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Bowes Railway0.9 km
  • Cuppa Joe0.4 km
hotel

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