Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

LINGMELL, NE37 1TS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LINGMELL, NE37 1TS.

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Population

246

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 35,000 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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3/10
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5/10
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8/10
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6/10
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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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9/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Shoplifting81
Violence and sexual offences38
Anti-social behaviour27
Criminal damage and arson14
Robbery9

school Local Schools

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Albany Village Primary School

Good208 pupils0.3 km
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Blackfell Primary School

Good194 pupils0.7 km
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St John Boste Catholic Primary School

Good176 pupils0.8 km
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Washington Academy

Requires Improvement629 pupils1.0 km
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Oxclose Nursery School

Outstanding80 pupils1.0 km
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Oxclose Primary Academy

Good191 pupils1.0 km
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Wessington Primary School

Good255 pupils1.1 km
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George Washington Primary School

Good400 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Stella0.3 km
  • Buzz Bingo0.8 km
  • The Black Bush0.9 km
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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
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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
fastfood

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