NE37 1UW is a safe, established residential area on Swirral Edge, 0.6km from Albany in Washington. Administratively it sits within Washington West ward and the Washington and Sunderland West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £152k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for NE37 1UW are sourced from Output Area E00045057 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SWIRRAL EDGE, NE37 1UW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SWIRRAL EDGE, NE37 1UW.
295
45
£ 35,000 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE37 1UW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NE37 1UW — age 45, 85% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £152k 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 1UW. The average age is 44.5. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 170,000
2 sales · Mean £ 170,000
Semi-Detached
£ 139,950
5 sales · Mean £ 144,010
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE37 1UW has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Albany Village Primary School
Washington Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Wessington Primary School
George Washington Primary School
Usworth Colliery Nursery School
Usworth Colliery Primary School
Blackfell Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Albany Discount Stores0.4 km
- Donwell Off Licence \& Newsagent0.7 km
- Savers Drugstores1.0 km
- Cooplands1.0 km
- Game1.0 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- The Stella0.4 km
- Buzz Bingo1.0 km
- The Black Bush0.6 km
- Washington Union Club0.9 km
- Speculation Inn0.7 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- A M F Bowling1.0 km
- Angel Hill Food Co. (Servest @ HMRC Durham House)1.0 km
- Costa1.0 km
- KFC1.0 km
- McDonalds Restaurants Ltd1.0 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Co-Op0.8 km
- Iceland1.0 km
- Aldi Foodstores Ltd.1.0 km
- Asda1.0 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Bits N Pizzas0.4 km
- Divan Khanah/Divano's1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Hong Kong Takeaway0.7 km
- Jim's1.0 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heworth5.1 km
- Fellgate6.0 km
- Chester-Le-Street6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Albany Way0.2 km
- Albany Way - Windlass Lane0.2 km
- Brandy Lane-Club0.3 km
- Brandy Lane-Club0.3 km
- Brandy Lane-Crossgill0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NE371UW · Data under Open Government Licence