NE37 2JU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wensleydale Avenue, 0.4km from Usworth in Washington. Administratively it sits within Washington North ward and the Washington and Sunderland West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE37 2JU is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 30% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £70k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 2JU are sourced from Output Area E00044975 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WENSLEYDALE AVENUE, NE37 2JU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WENSLEYDALE AVENUE, NE37 2JU.
259
47
£ 30,000 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE37 2JU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NE37 2JU's 50% ownership and 47-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE37 2JU. The average age is 46.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 70,500
2 sales · Mean £ 70,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE37 2JU is moderate at 58 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
George Washington Primary School
Albany Village Primary School
Washington Academy
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Usworth Colliery Nursery School
Usworth Colliery Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Springwell Village Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Albany Discount Stores0.8 km
- Donwell Off Licence \& Newsagent0.4 km
- Clifton Stores0.7 km
- Blue House Pharmacy0.1 km
- Awan Store0.7 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Blue Bell0.8 km
- The Stella0.8 km
- Wessington0.7 km
- Speculation Inn0.6 km
- Usworth & Washington Gardeners Club0.9 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Op0.8 km
- N.E. Co-Op0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- The New Golden Wok0.7 km
- Bits N Pizzas0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Hong Kong Takeaway0.3 km
- Jim's0.9 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- BB's Coffee House0.4 km
- Concord Tandoori0.6 km
- Cream Curls / King Of Fast Food0.6 km
- Kylin Oriental0.7 km
- Bombay Barn0.7 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heworth4.5 km
- Fellgate5.6 km
- Brockley Whins6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Blue House Lane-Weardale Avenue0.1 km
- Blue House Lane-Albany Way0.1 km
- Albany Way - Borrowdale0.1 km
- Blue House Lane-Weardale Avenue0.1 km
- The Drive-Number 930.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE372JU · Data under Open Government Licence