NE37 1GZ is an active urban area on Washington Centre, 0.6km from Oxclose in Washington. Administratively it sits within Washington Central ward and the Washington and Sunderland West constituency.
Day-to-day life in NE37 1GZ has the character of a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 120 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £129k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 5.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE37 1GZ are sourced from Output Area E00044915 (shared with 50 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WASHINGTON CENTRE, NE37 1GZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WASHINGTON CENTRE, NE37 1GZ.
264
52
£ 36,100 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NE37 1GZ — age 52, 45% ownership, 29% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £129k. Property prices are trending down 5.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE37 1GZ. The average age is 52.3. 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
£ 60,000
147 sales · Mean £ 82,843
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE37 1GZ is above average at 120 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Biddick Primary School
Wessington Primary School
Oxclose Nursery School
Oxclose Primary Academy
St John Boste Catholic Primary School
Lambton Primary School
Oxclose Community Academy
Holley Park Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Savers Drugstores0.4 km
- Cooplands0.4 km
- Fayms Express0.7 km
- Game0.4 km
- Holland & Barrett0.4 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Buzz Bingo0.4 km
- The Black Bush1.0 km
- The Highwayman0.7 km
- Ox & Plough0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Angel Hill Food Co. (Servest @ HMRC Durham House)0.5 km
- Costa0.4 km
- KFC0.4 km
- McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.4 km
- A M F Bowling0.4 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Foodstores Ltd.0.4 km
- Asda0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Iceland0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Qin0.4 km
- Redz0.4 km
- Flava's0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street5.4 km
- Heworth6.3 km
- Fellgate7.4 km
Bus Stops
- Washington Galleries Bus Station0.3 km
- Washington Galleries Bus Stn0.3 km
- Washington Galleries Bus Station0.3 km
- Washington Galleries Bus Station0.3 km
- Washington Galleries Bus Stn0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE371GZ · Data under Open Government Licence