Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

SWIRRAL EDGE, NE37 1UW House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1UW 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

No single demographic signal dominates NE37 1UW — age 45, 85% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £152k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

NE37 1UW is a safe, established residential area on Swirral Edge, 0.6km 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 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 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £152k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for NE37 1UW 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 1UW. 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

Detached

£ 170,000

2 sales · Mean £ 170,000

Semi-Detached

£ 139,950

5 sales · Mean £ 144,010

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

NE37 1UW has low crime rates — 49 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.

Shoplifting42
Violence and sexual offences39
Anti-social behaviour31
Other theft18
Criminal damage and arson17

school Local Schools

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Albany Village Primary School

Good208 pupils0.3 km
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Washington Academy

Requires Improvement629 pupils0.4 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good226 pupils0.9 km
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Wessington Primary School

Good255 pupils1.0 km
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George Washington Primary School

Good400 pupils1.0 km
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Usworth Colliery Nursery School

Good85 pupils1.3 km
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Usworth Colliery Primary School

Good335 pupils1.3 km
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Blackfell Primary School

Good194 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • Albany Discount Stores0.4 km
  • Donwell Off Licence \& Newsagent0.7 km
  • Savers Drugstores1.0 km
  • Cooplands1.0 km
  • Game1.0 km
  • + 22 more
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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • The Stella0.4 km
  • Buzz Bingo1.0 km
  • The Black Bush0.6 km
  • Washington Union Club0.9 km
  • Speculation Inn0.7 km
  • + 9 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • A M F Bowling1.0 km
  • Angel Hill Food Co. (Servest @ HMRC Durham House)1.0 km
  • Costa1.0 km
  • KFC1.0 km
  • McDonalds Restaurants Ltd1.0 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Co-Op0.8 km
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • Aldi Foodstores Ltd.1.0 km
  • Asda1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Bits N Pizzas0.4 km
  • Divan Khanah/Divano's1.0 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • Hong Kong Takeaway0.7 km
  • Jim's1.0 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Heworth5.1 km
  • Fellgate6.0 km
  • Chester-Le-Street6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Albany Way0.2 km
  • Albany Way - Windlass Lane0.2 km
  • Brandy Lane-Club0.3 km
  • Brandy Lane-Club0.3 km
  • Brandy Lane-Crossgill0.4 km