Postcode NE37 1AP is located in a major urban area, within the Washington West ward of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the Albany and Blackfell area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 50.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Albany and Blackfell is £42,500 per year. The nearest station is Heworth, about 2.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Albany Park.
Albany and Blackfell has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,866 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Albany and Blackfell has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 35.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Albany and Blackfell is £42,500 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 311 ft away from NE37 1AP.
Albany and Blackfell near NE37 1AP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Heworth located about 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Albany Park | Large | Walking directions to Albany Park |
Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £162,000 (about £191 per square foot) in Washington West area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £525,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £332,500 | £264 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £170,000 | £194 |
| Terraced | 38 | £134,500 | £150 |
| Flats | 7 | £75,000 | £127 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £270,000 | £58,500 | £139,950 | £101,750 |
| 2017 | £223,500 | £71,000 | £132,000 | £109,975 |
| 2018 | £203,500 | £66,000 | £132,000 | £113,000 |
| 2019 | £267,000 | £70,000 | £135,000 | £111,250 |
| 2020 | £269,000 | £63,111 | £134,000 | £109,000 |
| 2021 | £269,475 | £67,000 | £144,500 | £112,000 |
| 2022 | £337,495 | £64,300 | £161,000 | £123,500 |
| 2023 | £344,995 | £70,000 | £153,000 | £120,000 |
| 2024 | £320,000 | £81,500 | £159,000 | £129,998 |
| 2025 | £304,998 | £95,000 | £178,000 | £134,000 |
| 2026 | £344,000 | £45,000 | £166,500 | £143,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £212 | £104 | £162 | £115 |
| 2017 | £182 | £114 | £157 | £124 |
| 2018 | £196 | £127 | £165 | £133 |
| 2019 | £198 | £119 | £172 | £139 |
| 2020 | £208 | £113 | £170 | £123 |
| 2021 | £208 | £126 | £169 | £132 |
| 2022 | £269 | £116 | £203 | £129 |
| 2023 | £294 | £117 | £196 | £135 |
| 2024 | £261 | £130 | £172 | £158 |
| 2025 | £243 | £134 | £200 | £147 |
| 2026 | £250 | £75 | £189 | £157 |
There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE37 1AP.
In the NE37 1AP postcode area, located within Albany and Blackfell, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE37 1AP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | Parsons Road, Washington, NE37 1EZ | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.2 mi | Donwell Convenience Store | Durham Avenue, Sunderland, NE37 1AQ | Walking directions to Donwell Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Windlass Lane, Sunderland, NE37 1AZ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Blue House Lane, Washington, NE37 2TE | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Mace | Blue House Lane, Sunderland, NE37 2TA | Walking directions to Mace |
Annual council tax rates for Sunderland district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE37 1AP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jimmy Warne
Washington West - Elected 2 May 2024
Sharon Hodgson
Washington and Gateshead South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE37 1AP records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around NE37 1AP in Albany and Blackfell is £162,000 (about £191 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to NE37 1AP, including Albany Village Primary School (Good), George Washington Primary School (Good) and Washington Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE37 1AP scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,866 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Washington and Gateshead South covering NE37 1AP is Sharon Hodgson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jimmy Warne (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.