Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

DONVALE ROAD, NE37 1DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DONVALE ROAD, NE37 1DN.

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Population

304

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Avg Age

41

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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 1DN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
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4/10
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3/10
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1/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 60% owner-occupation and average age 41, NE37 1DN has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £120k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 13.5% year-on-year.

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

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

For families considering a move, NE37 1DN represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 13.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NE37 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00045042 (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 1DN. The average age is 40.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 120,550

4 sales · Mean £ 123,275

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

NE37 1DN has low crime rates — 30 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 offences32
Criminal damage and arson17
Other theft10
Anti-social behaviour9
Vehicle crime6

school Local Schools

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George Washington Primary School

Good400 pupils0.5 km
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Springwell Village Primary School

Good209 pupils0.8 km
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Albany Village Primary School

Good208 pupils0.8 km
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Blackfell Primary School

Good194 pupils1.4 km
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Washington Academy

Requires Improvement629 pupils1.4 km
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St Bede's Catholic Primary School

Good217 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Albany Discount Stores1.0 km
  • Donwell Off Licence \& Newsagent0.3 km
  • Blue House Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Donwell Village Store0.5 km
  • Marshalls0.6 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Blue Bell0.6 km
  • Springwell Social Club0.8 km
  • The Guide Post0.9 km
  • The Stella1.0 km
  • Wessington0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Rok Box0.9 km
  • Hideaway Cafe0.9 km
  • It's A Small World Washington0.8 km
  • Kylin Oriental1.0 km
  • Bowes Railway0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Op0.6 km
  • Aldi0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • The New Golden Wok0.5 km
  • Bits N Pizzas1.0 km
  • Divan Khanah/Divano's0.8 km
  • Napoli Pizza0.3 km
  • Pizza Rominos0.9 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Heworth4.2 km
  • Fellgate5.8 km
  • Brockley Whins7.0 km

Bus Stops

  • London Avenue0.3 km
  • London Avenue0.3 km
  • Parsons Road0.3 km
  • Parsons Road0.3 km
  • Blue House Lane-St Andrews Avenue0.3 km