Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

NE37 1BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE37 1BH.

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Population

309

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 35,000 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NE37 1BH 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.

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3/10
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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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3/10
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2/10
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1/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 37% of tenure in NE37 1BH — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 46-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

NE37 1BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Albany in Washington. Administratively it sits within Washington West ward and the Washington and Sunderland West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NE37 1BH is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00045059 (shared with 13 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 1BH. The average age is 45.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

Crime around NE37 1BH is moderate at 60 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.

Shoplifting106
Violence and sexual offences41
Anti-social behaviour29
Criminal damage and arson18
Other theft10

school Local Schools

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Albany Village Primary School

Good208 pupils0.1 km
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Washington Academy

Requires Improvement629 pupils0.6 km
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Wessington Primary School

Good255 pupils1.0 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good226 pupils1.0 km
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Blackfell Primary School

Good194 pupils1.0 km
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George Washington Primary School

Good400 pupils1.1 km
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St John Boste Catholic Primary School

Good176 pupils1.1 km
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Oxclose Primary Academy

Good191 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Albany Discount Stores0.1 km
  • Donwell Off Licence \& Newsagent0.7 km
  • Savers Drugstores0.8 km
  • Cooplands0.8 km
  • Game0.8 km
  • + 24 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • The Stella0.1 km
  • Buzz Bingo0.8 km
  • The Black Bush0.7 km
  • Washington Union Club1.0 km
  • Speculation Inn1.0 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • A M F Bowling0.8 km
  • Angel Hill Food Co. (Servest @ HMRC Durham House)0.8 km
  • Costa0.8 km
  • KFC0.8 km
  • McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.8 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Co-Op0.6 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Aldi Foodstores Ltd.0.8 km
  • Asda0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Qin0.9 km
  • Rav's Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Bits N Pizzas0.1 km
  • Divan Khanah/Divano's0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Heworth5.1 km
  • Fellgate6.2 km
  • Chester-Le-Street6.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Brandy Lane-Club0.0 km
  • Brandy Lane-Club0.0 km
  • Albany Way - Windlass Lane0.1 km
  • Albany Way0.1 km
  • Brandy Lane-Crossgill0.2 km