Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

WELLBURN ROAD, NE37 1DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELLBURN ROAD, NE37 1DD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

261

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 30,000 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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4/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
1/10
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7/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NE37 1DD's 54% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 36.7% year-on-year.

home £116,250 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE37 1DD is a safe, established residential area on Wellburn Road, 0.3km from Washington, New in Washington. Administratively it sits within Washington West ward and the Washington and Sunderland West constituency.

This is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £116k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 36.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NE37 1DD are sourced from Output Area E00045050 (shared with 5 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 1DD. The average age is 41.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 112,500

10 sales · Mean £ 108,595

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

NE37 1DD has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences39
Criminal damage and arson23
Anti-social behaviour22
Other theft12
Burglary7

school Local Schools

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George Washington Primary School

Good400 pupils0.3 km
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Albany Village Primary School

Good208 pupils0.9 km
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Springwell Village Primary School

Good209 pupils0.9 km
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St Bede's Catholic Primary School

Good217 pupils1.1 km
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Washington Academy

Requires Improvement629 pupils1.3 km
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Usworth Colliery Primary School

Good335 pupils1.5 km
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Usworth Colliery Nursery School

Good85 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Donwell Off Licence \& Newsagent0.4 km
  • Blue House Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Awan Store0.9 km
  • Donwell Village Store0.2 km
  • Marshalls0.4 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Blue Bell0.4 km
  • Springwell Social Club0.9 km
  • The Guide Post1.0 km
  • Wessington0.2 km
  • Legends0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Op0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • The New Golden Wok0.2 km
  • Hong Kong Takeaway0.9 km
  • Manhattan Pizza Company0.9 km
  • Napoli Pizza0.5 km
  • Pizza Click0.9 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • BB's Coffee House1.0 km
  • Cuppa Joe0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Heworth4.1 km
  • Fellgate5.5 km
  • Brockley Whins6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • London Avenue0.1 km
  • London Avenue0.1 km
  • Wellbank Road0.2 km
  • The Drive0.2 km
  • Wellbank Road0.2 km