Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

SADDLEBACK, NE37 1BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SADDLEBACK, NE37 1BX.

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Population

270

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 35,000 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE37 1BX 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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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 35% of tenure in NE37 1BX — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

NE37 1BX is a safe, established residential area on Saddleback, 0.4km 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 1BX 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. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £127k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for NE37 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00045055 (shared with 7 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 1BX. 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

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 124,000

3 sales · Mean £ 125,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Crime around NE37 1BX is moderate at 50 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.

Shoplifting87
Violence and sexual offences39
Anti-social behaviour29
Criminal damage and arson22
Other theft18

school Local Schools

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Albany Village Primary School

Good208 pupils0.3 km
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George Washington Primary School

Good400 pupils0.7 km
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Washington Academy

Requires Improvement629 pupils0.7 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good226 pupils1.2 km
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St Bede's Catholic Primary School

Good217 pupils1.3 km
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Usworth Colliery Nursery School

Good85 pupils1.3 km
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Usworth Colliery Primary School

Good335 pupils1.3 km
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Blackfell Primary School

Good194 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Albany Discount Stores0.5 km
  • Donwell Off Licence \& Newsagent0.4 km
  • Clifton Stores1.0 km
  • Blue House Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Concord News0.7 km
  • + 16 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Blue Bell1.0 km
  • The Stella0.5 km
  • Wessington0.8 km
  • The Black Bush1.0 km
  • Speculation Inn0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-Op0.6 km
  • N.E. Co-Op0.7 km
  • Aldi0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • The New Golden Wok0.8 km
  • Bits N Pizzas0.5 km
  • Divan Khanah/Divano's0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Hong Kong Takeaway0.6 km
  • + 16 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • BB's Coffee House0.6 km
  • Concord Tandoori0.7 km
  • Cream Curls / King Of Fast Food0.8 km
  • Kylin Oriental0.4 km
  • Bombay Barn0.9 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Heworth4.7 km
  • Fellgate5.9 km
  • Chester-Le-Street6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Blue House Lane-Weardale Avenue0.2 km
  • Blue House Lane-Weardale Avenue0.2 km
  • Albany Way - Borrowdale0.2 km
  • Blue House Lane-Havannah Road0.3 km
  • Blue House Lane-Albany Way0.3 km