Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

BIRKDALE CLOSE, NE37 1PQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRKDALE CLOSE, NE37 1PQ.

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Population

435

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 40,600 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE37 1PQ 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.

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5/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

NE37 1PQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 97% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

NE37 1PQ is a safe, established residential area on Birkdale Close, 0.5km from Great Usworth in Washington. Administratively it sits within Washington West ward and the Washington and Sunderland West constituency.

For families considering a move, NE37 1PQ represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 97% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £208k.

Census 2021 statistics for NE37 1PQ are sourced from Output Area E00045041 (shared with 13 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 1PQ. 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

White / British94.7%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 209,000

4 sales · Mean £ 212,000

Semi-Detached

£ 207,500

1 sales · Mean £ 207,500

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

NE37 1PQ has low crime rates — 20 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.

Anti-social behaviour20
Violence and sexual offences18
Other theft11
Burglary8
Criminal damage and arson8

school Local Schools

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George Washington Primary School

Good400 pupils0.4 km
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St Bede's Catholic Primary School

Good217 pupils0.8 km
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Springwell Village Primary School

Good209 pupils1.2 km
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Usworth Colliery Primary School

Good335 pupils1.3 km
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Usworth Colliery Nursery School

Good85 pupils1.3 km
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Albany Village Primary School

Good208 pupils1.4 km
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Washington Academy

Requires Improvement629 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Donwell Off Licence \& Newsagent0.9 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Michelle's Local0.6 km
  • Shop And Drive Washington0.9 km
  • Blue House Pharmacy0.9 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Blue Bell0.2 km
  • Wessington0.3 km
  • Legends0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • The New Golden Wok0.3 km
  • Hong Kong Takeaway1.0 km
  • Manhattan Pizza Company1.0 km
  • Pizza Click0.8 km
  • Donwell Chippy0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Cuppa Joe0.3 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • George Washington County Hotel0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Heworth3.7 km
  • Fellgate5.0 km
  • Brockley Whins6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Coach Road-Blue Bell0.1 km
  • Coach Road-Blue Bell0.1 km
  • Peareth Hall Road0.1 km
  • Usworth Road0.2 km
  • Coach Road Estate0.3 km