Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

WASHINGTON CENTRE, NE37 1GZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WASHINGTON CENTRE, NE37 1GZ.

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Population

264

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 36,100 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British95.5%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

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.

Anti-social behaviour81
Shoplifting78
Violence and sexual offences73
Criminal damage and arson37
Public order25

school Local Schools

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Biddick Primary School

Good315 pupils0.7 km
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Wessington Primary School

Good255 pupils0.7 km
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Oxclose Nursery School

Outstanding80 pupils0.7 km
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Oxclose Primary Academy

Good191 pupils0.7 km
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St John Boste Catholic Primary School

Good176 pupils0.7 km
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Lambton Primary School

Good221 pupils0.7 km
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Oxclose Community Academy

Good1138 pupils0.7 km
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Holley Park Academy

Good271 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Savers Drugstores0.4 km
  • Cooplands0.4 km
  • Fayms Express0.7 km
  • Game0.4 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.4 km
  • + 8 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Buzz Bingo0.4 km
  • The Black Bush1.0 km
  • The Highwayman0.7 km
  • Ox & Plough0.8 km
restaurant

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
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi Foodstores Ltd.0.4 km
  • Asda0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Iceland0.4 km
fastfood

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