NE37 1DA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Wellburn Road, 0.2km from Donwell 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. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £117k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for NE37 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00045046 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WELLBURN ROAD, NE37 1DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELLBURN ROAD, NE37 1DA.
247
53
£ 30,000 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NE37 1DA spans multiple life stages — average age 53, moderate ownership and renting. £117k 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 1DA. The average age is 52.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 125,000
3 sales · Mean £ 119,983
Semi-Detached
£ 96,000
1 sales · Mean £ 96,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE37 1DA has low crime rates — 26 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
Springwell Village Primary School
Albany Village Primary School
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Washington Academy
Usworth Colliery Primary School
Usworth Colliery Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Campus \& Co1.0 km
- Donwell Off Licence \& Newsagent0.5 km
- Blue House Pharmacy0.8 km
- Awan Store0.8 km
- Donwell Village Store0.1 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Blue Bell0.2 km
- Springwell Social Club0.9 km
- The Guide Post1.0 km
- Wessington0.1 km
- Legends0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Op0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- The New Golden Wok0.1 km
- Hong Kong Takeaway0.9 km
- Manhattan Pizza Company0.9 km
- Napoli Pizza0.7 km
- Pizza Click0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Cuppa Joe0.1 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- George Washington County Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heworth3.9 km
- Fellgate5.4 km
- Brockley Whins6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Wellbank Road0.2 km
- Wellbank Road0.2 km
- London Avenue0.2 km
- London Avenue0.2 km
- Usworth Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE371DA · Data under Open Government Licence