NE37 1BQ is a mixed residential area on Burnway, 0.3km from New Washington in Washington. Administratively it sits within Washington West ward and the Washington and Sunderland West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £87k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 107.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE37 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00045053 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BURNWAY, NE37 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURNWAY, NE37 1BQ.
228
48
£ 35,000 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE37 1BQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NE37 1BQ's 64% ownership and 48-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 107.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE37 1BQ. The average age is 48.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 67,500
16 sales · Mean £ 61,937
Semi-Detached
£ 153,000
3 sales · Mean £ 150,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE37 1BQ is moderate at 56 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
George Washington Primary School
Washington Academy
Blackfell Primary School
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Springwell Village Primary School
Usworth Colliery Primary School
Usworth Colliery Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Albany Discount Stores0.6 km
- Donwell Off Licence \& Newsagent0.2 km
- Blue House Pharmacy0.4 km
- Concord News0.8 km
- Donwell Village Store0.7 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Blue Bell0.9 km
- The Stella0.6 km
- Wessington0.7 km
- Speculation Inn0.9 km
- The Middle Inn0.9 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Rok Box1.0 km
- BB's Coffee House0.7 km
- Concord Tandoori0.8 km
- Cream Curls / King Of Fast Food0.9 km
- It's A Small World Washington0.9 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-Op0.5 km
- N.E. Co-Op0.8 km
- Aldi0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- The New Golden Wok0.7 km
- Bits N Pizzas0.6 km
- Divan Khanah/Divano's0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Hong Kong Takeaway0.7 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heworth4.6 km
- Fellgate5.8 km
- Chester-Le-Street6.9 km
Bus Stops
- Blue House Lane-Havannah Road0.1 km
- Blue House Lane-Weardale Avenue0.2 km
- Blue House Lane-St Andrews Avenue0.2 km
- Blue House Lane-Weardale Avenue0.2 km
- Well Bank Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE371BQ · Data under Open Government Licence