Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

SADDLEBACK, NE37 1BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SADDLEBACK, NE37 1BU.

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Population

270

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 35,000 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE37 1BU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 35% social renting, NE37 1BU is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 18.7% year-on-year.

home £134,750 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE37 1BU is a safe, established residential area on Saddleback, 0.5km from Washington, New in Washington. Administratively it sits within Washington West ward and the Washington and Sunderland West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NE37 1BU 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. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £134k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 18.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NE37 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00045055 (shared with 7 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 1BU. The average age is 44.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 126,500

8 sales · Mean £ 120,462

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

NE37 1BU has low crime rates — 45 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting89
Anti-social behaviour28
Violence and sexual offences28
Other theft18
Criminal damage and arson15

school Local Schools

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Albany Village Primary School

Good208 pupils0.2 km
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Washington Academy

Requires Improvement629 pupils0.7 km
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George Washington Primary School

Good400 pupils0.7 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good226 pupils1.2 km
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Blackfell Primary School

Good194 pupils1.2 km
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Wessington Primary School

Good255 pupils1.3 km
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St Bede's Catholic Primary School

Good217 pupils1.3 km
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Usworth Colliery Primary School

Good335 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Albany Discount Stores0.4 km
  • Donwell Off Licence \& Newsagent0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Blue House Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Concord News0.7 km
  • + 16 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • The Stella0.4 km
  • Wessington0.9 km
  • The Black Bush0.9 km
  • Speculation Inn0.8 km
  • The Middle Inn0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-Op0.5 km
  • N.E. Co-Op0.8 km
  • Aldi0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • The New Golden Wok0.9 km
  • Bits N Pizzas0.4 km
  • Divan Khanah/Divano's0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Hong Kong Takeaway0.6 km
  • + 16 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • BB's Coffee House0.7 km
  • Concord Tandoori0.7 km
  • Cream Curls / King Of Fast Food0.9 km
  • Kylin Oriental0.3 km
  • Bombay Barn0.9 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Heworth4.8 km
  • Fellgate5.9 km
  • Chester-Le-Street6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Blue House Lane-Weardale Avenue0.3 km
  • Blue House Lane-Weardale Avenue0.3 km
  • Albany Way - Borrowdale0.3 km
  • Blue House Lane-Havannah Road0.3 km
  • Brandy Lane-Crossgill0.3 km