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.
DONVALE ROAD, NE37 1DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DONVALE ROAD, NE37 1DN.
304
41
£ 30,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE37 1DN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
George Washington Primary School
Springwell Village Primary School
Albany Village Primary School
Blackfell Primary School
Washington Academy
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Op0.6 km
- Aldi0.8 km
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
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Postcode Profile: NE371DN · Data under Open Government Licence