NE37 1BY is a safe, established residential area on Wellburn Road, 0.4km from Washington, New in Washington. Administratively it sits within Washington West ward and the Washington and Sunderland West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £100k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for NE37 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00045045 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WELLBURN ROAD, NE37 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELLBURN ROAD, NE37 1BY.
540
44
£ 40,600 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NE37 1BY — age 44, 82% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £100k 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 1BY. The average age is 43.8. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 108,000
5 sales · Mean £ 102,100
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE37 1BY has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
George Washington Primary School
Albany Village Primary School
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Springwell Village Primary School
Washington Academy
Usworth Colliery Primary School
Usworth Colliery Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Donwell Off Licence \& Newsagent0.4 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
- Michelle's Local0.3 km
- Shop And Drive Washington0.7 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Blue Bell0.3 km
- Wessington0.1 km
- Legends0.8 km
- Sir William De Wessyngton1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Op0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- The New Golden Wok0.1 km
- Hot Bite0.9 km
- Prime Pizza Washington1.0 km
- Subway0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Cuppa Joe0.1 km
- BB's Coffee House0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heworth4.0 km
- Fellgate5.4 km
- Brockley Whins6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Wellbank Road0.1 km
- Wellbank Road0.1 km
- London Avenue0.2 km
- London Avenue0.2 km
- Eskdale Crescent0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE371BY · Data under Open Government Licence