NE37 1DE is a safe, established residential area on Donvale Road, 0.2km 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 — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a manufacturing, energy and utilities zone — manufacturing, energy and utilities. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £110k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for NE37 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00045052 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DONVALE ROAD, NE37 1DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DONVALE ROAD, NE37 1DE.
249
45
£ 35,000 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE37 1DE 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
NE37 1DE is an established family neighbourhood — 57% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE37 1DE. The average age is 45.5. 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 demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 95,500
4 sales · Mean £ 94,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE37 1DE has low crime rates — 29 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.
school Local Schools
George Washington Primary School
Albany Village Primary School
Springwell Village Primary School
Blackfell Primary School
Washington Academy
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
St John Boste Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Nisa Local - Springwell0.9 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy1.0 km
- Michelle's Local0.7 km
- Shop And Drive Washington1.0 km
- Jet Petrol Station (Nicholson, G)0.8 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Cuppa Joe0.6 km
- Hideaway Cafe0.8 km
- It's A Small World Washington0.7 km
- Kylin Oriental0.8 km
- Rok Box0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Subway0.8 km
- Donwell Chippy0.2 km
- Bits N Pizzas0.8 km
- Divan Khanah/Divano's0.7 km
- Hong Kong Takeaway1.0 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.7 km
- Co-Op0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Blue Bell0.8 km
- Springwell Social Club0.9 km
- The Guide Post1.0 km
- The Stella0.8 km
- Wessington0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heworth4.4 km
- Fellgate5.9 km
- Chester-Le-Street7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Parsons Road0.1 km
- Parsons Road0.1 km
- Blue House Lane-St Andrews Avenue0.2 km
- Blue House Lane-Havannah Road0.3 km
- London Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE371DE · Data under Open Government Licence