Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

DONVALE ROAD, NE37 1DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DONVALE ROAD, NE37 1DH.

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Population

249

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 35,000 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE37 1DH 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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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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1/10
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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

NE37 1DH 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. Property prices are trending up 26.1% year-on-year.

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

NE37 1DH 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 £98k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 26.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NE37 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00045052 (shared with 16 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 1DH. 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

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 95,000

6 sales · Mean £ 93,825

Semi-Detached

£ 94,450

1 sales · Mean £ 94,450

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

NE37 1DH 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.

Violence and sexual offences35
Criminal damage and arson21
Anti-social behaviour11
Other theft11
Vehicle crime7

school Local Schools

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George Washington Primary School

Good400 pupils0.5 km
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Albany Village Primary School

Good208 pupils0.7 km
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Springwell Village Primary School

Good209 pupils0.9 km
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Blackfell Primary School

Good194 pupils1.3 km
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Washington Academy

Requires Improvement629 pupils1.3 km
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St Bede's Catholic Primary School

Good217 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Albany Discount Stores0.9 km
  • Donwell Off Licence \& Newsagent0.2 km
  • Jet Petrol Station (Nicholson, G)0.9 km
  • Nisa Local - Springwell0.8 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy1.0 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Blue Bell0.7 km
  • Springwell Social Club0.9 km
  • The Guide Post0.9 km
  • The Stella0.9 km
  • Wessington0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Rok Box0.8 km
  • Cuppa Joe0.5 km
  • Hideaway Cafe0.9 km
  • It's A Small World Washington0.7 km
  • Kylin Oriental0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Op0.5 km
  • Aldi0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • The New Golden Wok0.5 km
  • Donwell Chippy0.2 km
  • Pizza Rominos1.0 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Bits N Pizzas0.9 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Heworth4.3 km
  • Fellgate5.8 km
  • Brockley Whins7.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Parsons Road0.2 km
  • Parsons Road0.2 km
  • Blue House Lane-St Andrews Avenue0.2 km
  • London Avenue0.3 km
  • London Avenue0.3 km