Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

WELLBURN ROAD, NE37 1BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELLBURN ROAD, NE37 1BZ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

261

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 30,000 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE37 1BZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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4/10
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2/10
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1/10
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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

NE37 1BZ is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

NE37 1BZ is a safe, established residential area on Wellburn Road, 0.3km from Donwell in Washington. Administratively it sits within Washington West ward and the Washington and Sunderland West constituency.

NE37 1BZ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £119k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for NE37 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00045050 (shared with 5 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 1BZ. The average age is 41.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 100,000

7 sales · Mean £ 113,314

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

NE37 1BZ has low crime rates — 28 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.

Violence and sexual offences41
Criminal damage and arson24
Anti-social behaviour23
Other theft12
Burglary7

school Local Schools

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George Washington Primary School

Good400 pupils0.2 km
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Springwell Village Primary School

Good209 pupils1.0 km
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Albany Village Primary School

Good208 pupils1.0 km
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St Bede's Catholic Primary School

Good217 pupils1.1 km
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Washington Academy

Requires Improvement629 pupils1.4 km
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Usworth Colliery Primary School

Good335 pupils1.4 km
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Usworth Colliery Nursery School

Good85 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Donwell Off Licence \& Newsagent0.4 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Michelle's Local0.4 km
  • Shop And Drive Washington0.8 km
  • Blue House Pharmacy0.7 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Blue Bell0.3 km
  • Springwell Social Club1.0 km
  • Wessington0.1 km
  • Legends0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Op0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • The New Golden Wok0.1 km
  • Hot Bite1.0 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • Hong Kong Takeaway0.9 km
  • Manhattan Pizza Company0.9 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Cuppa Joe0.1 km
  • BB's Coffee House1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Heworth4.0 km
  • Fellgate5.4 km
  • Brockley Whins6.6 km

Bus Stops

  • London Avenue0.1 km
  • London Avenue0.2 km
  • Wellbank Road0.2 km
  • Wellbank Road0.2 km
  • The Drive0.2 km