NE37 1BE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 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 mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for NE37 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00045061 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE37 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE37 1BE.
250
52
£ 35,000 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE37 1BE 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
No single demographic signal dominates NE37 1BE — age 52, 74% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1BE. The average age is 51.8. 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 & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE37 1BE has low crime rates — 43 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
St John Boste Catholic Primary School
Blackfell Primary School
George Washington Primary School
Biddick Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Albany Discount Stores0.3 km
- Donwell Off Licence \& Newsagent0.9 km
- Ice Ice Baby0.8 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
- Shop And Drive Washington0.9 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The Stella0.3 km
- The Middle Inn0.9 km
- The Steps0.7 km
- Washington Arms0.9 km
- Buzz Bingo0.7 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- A M F Bowling0.7 km
- Am Coffee0.7 km
- Bombay Barn1.0 km
- CafeK90.9 km
- Community Catering CIC (@ Willow Brook)0.6 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Co-Op0.9 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- N.E. Co-Op0.9 km
- Aldi Foodstores Ltd.0.7 km
- Asda0.7 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Cactus0.9 km
- Cactus Pizzeria0.9 km
- Hot Bite0.8 km
- Prime Pizza Washington0.8 km
- Redz0.7 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heworth5.3 km
- Fellgate6.3 km
- Chester-Le-Street6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Albany Way - Windlass Lane0.2 km
- Albany Way0.2 km
- Brandy Lane-Club0.3 km
- Brandy Lane-Club0.3 km
- Brandy Lane-Crossgill0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NE371BE · Data under Open Government Licence