NE37 1TS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Lingmell, 0.2km from Albany 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. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £172k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 11.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE37 1TS are sourced from Output Area E00045062 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LINGMELL, NE37 1TS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LINGMELL, NE37 1TS.
246
50
£ 35,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE37 1TS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NE37 1TS spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. £172k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 11.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE37 1TS. The average age is 50.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 205,000
4 sales · Mean £ 198,250
Terraced
£ 110,000
3 sales · Mean £ 112,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE37 1TS has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Albany Village Primary School
Blackfell Primary School
St John Boste Catholic Primary School
Washington Academy
Oxclose Nursery School
Oxclose Primary Academy
Wessington Primary School
George Washington Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Albany Discount Stores0.3 km
- Donwell Off Licence \& Newsagent0.8 km
- Savers Drugstores0.8 km
- Cooplands0.8 km
- Game0.8 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Stella0.3 km
- Buzz Bingo0.8 km
- The Black Bush0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- A M F Bowling0.8 km
- Rok Box0.7 km
- Angel Hill Food Co. (Servest @ HMRC Durham House)0.7 km
- Costa0.8 km
- KFC0.8 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Co-Op0.4 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Aldi Foodstores Ltd.0.8 km
- Asda0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Qin0.9 km
- Rav's Fish Bar0.6 km
- Bits N Pizzas0.3 km
- Divan Khanah/Divano's0.4 km
- Napoli Pizza0.6 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heworth5.1 km
- Chester-Le-Street6.3 km
- Fellgate6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Brandy Lane-Mardale0.2 km
- Brandy Lane-Crossgill0.2 km
- Brandy Lane-Club0.3 km
- Brandy Lane-Club0.3 km
- Thirlmoor0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NE371TS · Data under Open Government Licence