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NE37 1AT

Fell Close

Washington West

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Detailed insights for NE37 1AT

Overview

Postcode NE37 1AT 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 3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Albany Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

5/10

Albany and Blackfell has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Albany and Blackfell is £42,500 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 63 ft away from NE37 1AT.

Flood risk

No risk

Albany and Blackfell near NE37 1AT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Heworth located about 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE37 1AT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miAlbany ParkLargeWalking directions to Albany Park

Area Profile

Population
223
Population density
4,634.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
58.96(+404%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.72(-5%)
Violence and sexual offences
12.75(-67%)
Other theft
7.97(+33%)
Vehicle crime
7.97(+94%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
212
95.5%
Other White
5
2.25%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.9%
Indian
1
0.45%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.45%
Total population: 222

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
45
22.84%
Level 3 (A level)
41
20.81%
Level 4+ (Degree)
37
18.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
13.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
12.18%
Total 16+ residents: 197

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
50
40.32%
Owns with a mortgage
39
31.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
24.19%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.23%
Social rents from council
1
0.81%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Washington West

Median price£162,000
Price per sq ft£191
Sales (last 12 months)109
Typical range (middle 50%)£125K – £233K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Washington West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£332,500£264
Semi-Detached45£170,000£194
Terraced38£134,500£150
Flats7£75,000£127

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Washington West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Washington West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Washington West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Washington West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Washington West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Washington West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE37 1AT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE37 1AT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 202513, Fell Close, Washington, NE37 1ATFlatsLeasehold£83,000
30 May 202528, Fell Close, Washington, NE37 1ARFlatsLeasehold£76,500
31 Oct 202517, Moorside, Washington, NE37 1AYSemi-DetachedLeasehold£100,000
30 May 202514, Moorside, Washington, NE37 1AYSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000
14 Apr 202617, Brackenway, Washington, NE37 1AWFlatsLeasehold£45,000

Schools

In the NE37 1AT postcode area, located within Albany and Blackfell, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE37 1AT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryAlbany Village Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miSecondaryWashington AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.6 miPrimaryGeorge Washington Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE37 1AT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE37 1AT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAsda ExpressParsons Road, Washington, NE37 1EZWalking directions to Asda Express
0.2 miPremierWindlass Lane, Sunderland, NE37 1AZWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miDonwell Convenience StoreDurham Avenue, Sunderland, NE37 1AQWalking directions to Donwell Convenience Store
0.3 miAldiArmstrong Road, Sunderland, NE37 1GAWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miOne StopBlue House Lane, Washington, NE37 2TEWalking directions to One Stop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sunderland district (2025-26).

Band A£1,395
Band B£1,628
Band C£1,860
Band D£2,093
Band E£2,558
Band F£3,023
Band G£3,488
Band H£4,186

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE37 1AT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jimmy Warne

Washington West - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Sharon Hodgson

Washington and Gateshead South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictSunderlandE08000024
Parliamentary ConstituencyWashington and Gateshead SouthE14001567
WardWashington WestE05001177
ParishSunderland, unparished areaE43000178
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Albany and BlackfellE02001800
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sunderland 010DE01008879
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE37 1AT

Is NE37 1AT (Albany and Blackfell) safe?

The area around NE37 1AT 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.

What is the average house price near NE37 1AT?

The median sale price around NE37 1AT in Albany and Blackfell is £162,000 (about £191 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE37 1AT?

There are 12 schools close to NE37 1AT, including Albany Village Primary School (Good), Washington Academy (Requires improvement) and George Washington Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE37 1AT?

NE37 1AT 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).

Who represents NE37 1AT (Albany and Blackfell) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Washington and Gateshead South covering NE37 1AT is Sharon Hodgson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jimmy Warne (Labour Party).

Data Sources

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.