NE37 2DT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on West View, 0.5km from Sulgrave in Washington. Administratively it sits within Washington North ward and the Washington and Sunderland West constituency.
For families considering a move, NE37 2DT represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. 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 is moderate at 84 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for NE37 2DT are sourced from Output Area E00044971 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST VIEW, NE37 2DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST VIEW, NE37 2DT.
236
50
£ 30,000 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE37 2DT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
NE37 2DT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (50) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE37 2DT. The average age is 50.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE37 2DT is moderate at 84 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.
school Local Schools
Usworth Colliery Primary School
Usworth Colliery Nursery School
Washington Academy
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
George Washington Primary School
Marlborough Primary School
Albany Village Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Stars And Strikes Desserts0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- Hong Kong Takeaway0.3 km
- Jim's0.3 km
- Lucky House Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- + 16 more
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Clifton Stores0.7 km
- Blue House Pharmacy0.5 km
- Awan Store0.7 km
- Concord News0.1 km
- Euro Mini Market0.1 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Rayovac UK Limited0.9 km
- Stevie Nix Food And Coffee Fix0.8 km
- BB's Coffee House0.2 km
- Concord Tandoori0.1 km
- Cream Curls / King Of Fast Food0.0 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Speculation Inn0.1 km
- Usworth & Washington Gardeners Club0.3 km
- The Middle Inn0.1 km
- The Steps1.0 km
- Legends0.4 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- N.E. Co-Op0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heworth4.8 km
- Fellgate5.3 km
- Brockley Whins6.3 km
Bus Stops
- Manor Road-House Terrace0.1 km
- Manor Road-Wood Terrace0.1 km
- Concord Bus Station0.1 km
- Victoria Road - Taxi Rank0.1 km
- Concord Bus Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE372DT · Data under Open Government Licence