Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

SWIRRAL EDGE, NE37 1UP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SWIRRAL EDGE, NE37 1UP.

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Population

295

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 35,000 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE37 1UP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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6/10
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7/10
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6/10
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1/10
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3/10
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2/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

NE37 1UP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 85% 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. Property prices are trending down 1.9% year-on-year.

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

NE37 1UP is a safe, established residential area on Swirral Edge, 0.8km from Albany in Washington. Administratively it sits within Washington West ward and the Washington and Sunderland West constituency.

For families considering a move, NE37 1UP represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 85% 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 £158k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 1.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NE37 1UP are sourced from Output Area E00045057 (shared with 5 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 1UP. The average age is 44.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 141,000

13 sales · Mean £ 144,692

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

NE37 1UP has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences54
Anti-social behaviour36
Criminal damage and arson16
Other theft14
Other crime9

school Local Schools

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Washington Academy

Requires Improvement629 pupils0.3 km
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Albany Village Primary School

Good208 pupils0.4 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good226 pupils0.8 km
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Wessington Primary School

Good255 pupils0.9 km
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George Washington Primary School

Good400 pupils1.0 km
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Usworth Colliery Nursery School

Good85 pupils1.2 km
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Usworth Colliery Primary School

Good335 pupils1.2 km
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St Bede's Catholic Primary School

Good217 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • Albany Discount Stores0.5 km
  • Donwell Off Licence \& Newsagent0.8 km
  • Savers Drugstores1.0 km
  • Cooplands1.0 km
  • Game1.0 km
  • + 22 more
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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • The Stella0.5 km
  • Buzz Bingo1.0 km
  • The Black Bush0.5 km
  • Washington Union Club0.8 km
  • Speculation Inn0.6 km
  • + 9 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • A M F Bowling1.0 km
  • Costa1.0 km
  • KFC1.0 km
  • McDonalds Restaurants Ltd1.0 km
  • Olivias Coffee House0.8 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Co-Op0.9 km
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • Aldi Foodstores Ltd.1.0 km
  • Asda1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Bits N Pizzas0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Hong Kong Takeaway0.6 km
  • Jim's0.9 km
  • Manhattan Pizza Company0.6 km
  • + 17 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Heworth5.1 km
  • Fellgate6.0 km
  • Chester-Le-Street6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Albany Way0.3 km
  • Albany Way - Windlass Lane0.3 km
  • Washington School0.4 km
  • Brandy Lane-Club0.4 km
  • Brandy Lane-Club0.4 km