NE37 2AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cooperative Terrace, 0.4km from Sulgrave in Washington. Administratively it sits within Washington North ward and the Washington and Sunderland West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE37 2AY is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £66k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for NE37 2AY are sourced from Output Area E00044981 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COOPERATIVE TERRACE, NE37 2AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COOPERATIVE TERRACE, NE37 2AY.
280
48
£ 30,000 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE37 2AY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
NE37 2AY has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 48-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE37 2AY. The average age is 47.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 34,499
2 sales · Mean £ 34,499
Terraced
£ 91,500
2 sales · Mean £ 91,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE37 2AY is moderate at 77 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Usworth Colliery Primary School
Usworth Colliery Nursery School
Washington Academy
Marlborough Primary School
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
George Washington Primary School
Albany Village Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Stars And Strikes Desserts0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Hong Kong Takeaway0.5 km
- Jim's0.1 km
- Lucky House Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Vinyl Restaurant & Cafe1.0 km
- Rayovac UK Limited0.9 km
- Stevie Nix Food And Coffee Fix0.8 km
- BB's Coffee House0.4 km
- Concord Tandoori0.3 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Clifton Stores0.8 km
- Blue House Pharmacy0.7 km
- Awan Store0.9 km
- Concord News0.3 km
- Euro Mini Market0.3 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Speculation Inn0.2 km
- Usworth & Washington Gardeners Club0.1 km
- The Middle Inn0.2 km
- The Steps0.9 km
- Washington Arms1.0 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- N.E. Co-Op0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heworth5.0 km
- Fellgate5.3 km
- Brockley Whins6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Laurens Court0.1 km
- Vermont0.1 km
- Vermont0.2 km
- Manor Road-Wood Terrace0.2 km
- Manor Road-House Terrace0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE372AY · Data under Open Government Licence