NE37 1NY is a safe, established residential area on Portmarnock, 0.4km from Usworth, Great in Washington. Administratively it sits within Washington West ward and the Washington and Sunderland West constituency.
For families considering a move, NE37 1NY represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 97% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £228k, down 19.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE37 1NY are sourced from Output Area E00045041 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PORTMARNOCK, NE37 1NY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTMARNOCK, NE37 1NY.
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46
£ 40,600 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE37 1NY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NE37 1NY — age 46, 97% ownership, 3% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 19.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE37 1NY. The average age is 45.6. 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 of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 226,500
8 sales · Mean £ 230,937
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE37 1NY has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
George Washington Primary School
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Springwell Village Primary School
Albany Village Primary School
Usworth Colliery Nursery School
Usworth Colliery Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Campus \& Co0.9 km
- Donwell Off Licence \& Newsagent0.9 km
- Awan Store0.7 km
- Donwell Village Store0.4 km
- Marshalls0.6 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Blue Bell0.2 km
- Wessington0.4 km
- Legends0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- The New Golden Wok0.4 km
- Donwell Chippy0.9 km
- Pizza Click0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- George Washington County Hotel0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Cuppa Joe0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heworth3.6 km
- Fellgate5.0 km
- Brockley Whins6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Peareth Hall Road0.1 km
- Coach Road-Blue Bell0.1 km
- Usworth Road0.2 km
- Coach Road-Blue Bell0.2 km
- High Usworth0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE371NY · Data under Open Government Licence