NE37 1BU is a safe, established residential area on Saddleback, 0.5km from Washington, New in Washington. Administratively it sits within Washington West ward and the Washington and Sunderland West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE37 1BU is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £134k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 18.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE37 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00045055 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SADDLEBACK, NE37 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SADDLEBACK, NE37 1BU.
270
44
£ 35,000 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE37 1BU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 35% social renting, NE37 1BU is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 18.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE37 1BU. The average age is 44.1. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 126,500
8 sales · Mean £ 120,462
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE37 1BU has low crime rates — 45 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
George Washington Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Blackfell Primary School
Wessington Primary School
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Usworth Colliery Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Albany Discount Stores0.4 km
- Donwell Off Licence \& Newsagent0.4 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Blue House Pharmacy0.4 km
- Concord News0.7 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Stella0.4 km
- Wessington0.9 km
- The Black Bush0.9 km
- Speculation Inn0.8 km
- The Middle Inn0.8 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-Op0.5 km
- N.E. Co-Op0.8 km
- Aldi0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- The New Golden Wok0.9 km
- Bits N Pizzas0.4 km
- Divan Khanah/Divano's0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Hong Kong Takeaway0.6 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- BB's Coffee House0.7 km
- Concord Tandoori0.7 km
- Cream Curls / King Of Fast Food0.9 km
- Kylin Oriental0.3 km
- Bombay Barn0.9 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heworth4.8 km
- Fellgate5.9 km
- Chester-Le-Street6.8 km
Bus Stops
- Blue House Lane-Weardale Avenue0.3 km
- Blue House Lane-Weardale Avenue0.3 km
- Albany Way - Borrowdale0.3 km
- Blue House Lane-Havannah Road0.3 km
- Brandy Lane-Crossgill0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE371BU · Data under Open Government Licence