Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

MARLBOROUGH ROAD, NE37 3BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARLBOROUGH ROAD, NE37 3BP.

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Population

401

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 30,000 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE37 3BP 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.

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4/10
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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

NE37 3BP has a significant social housing presence — 70% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 30-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 9.1% year-on-year.

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

NE37 3BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Marlborough Road, 0.5km from Sulgrave in Washington. Administratively it sits within Washington North ward and the Washington and Sunderland West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NE37 3BP 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 70% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £40k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 9.1% year-on-year. 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 3BP are sourced from Output Area E00044974 (shared with 7 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 3BP. The average age is 30.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 36,000

4 sales · Mean £ 37,500

Terraced

£ 47,000

2 sales · Mean £ 47,000

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

Crime around NE37 3BP is moderate at 57 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 offences72
Anti-social behaviour31
Criminal damage and arson23
Other theft17
Burglary12

school Local Schools

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Marlborough Primary School

Good179 pupils0.1 km
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Usworth Colliery Nursery School

Good85 pupils0.6 km
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Usworth Colliery Primary School

Good335 pupils0.6 km
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St Bede's Catholic Primary School

Good217 pupils1.1 km
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Washington Academy

Requires Improvement629 pupils1.4 km
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Barmston Village Primary School

Good234 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • JJ Stores0.4 km
  • Premier - Sulgrave Convenience Store0.2 km
  • Best One0.9 km
  • R.S. & D.K. Bhahgu0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Rainbow Cafe0.7 km
  • Rayovac UK Limited1.0 km
  • Stevie Nix Food And Coffee Fix0.8 km
  • Cream Curls / King Of Fast Food1.0 km
  • Elm Tree Farm Tearoom0.5 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • B & M Retail0.9 km
  • The Food Warehouse1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Stars And Strikes Desserts0.5 km
  • Jim's0.8 km
  • Lucky House Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
  • Old Town Chinese1.0 km
  • Pizza Roma0.5 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Usworth & Washington Gardeners Club0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Fellgate4.8 km
  • Heworth5.2 km
  • Brockley Whins5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Marlborough Road0.1 km
  • Marlborough Road0.1 km
  • Usworth Station Road0.2 km
  • Usworth Station Road0.2 km
  • Usworth Station Road0.3 km