Postcode NE37 1AY is located in a major urban area, within the Washington West area 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 median sale price in Washington West is £160,000 (around £191 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £131,250 and £221,250. The nearest station is Heworth, about 3.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 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 11,695 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 36% 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 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.
The average income per household in Albany and Blackfell is £42,500 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 254 ft away from NE37 1AY.
Albany and Blackfell near NE37 1AY 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 3.1 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 115 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 (about £191 per square foot) in Washington West area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £650,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £360,000 | £257 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £169,000 | £194 |
| Terraced | 44 | £141,625 | £157 |
| Flats | 8 | £80,000 | £137 |
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 | £306,498 | £95,000 | £178,500 | £135,000 |
| 2026 | £368,000 | £80,000 | £167,500 | £145,000 |
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 | £262 | £134 | £203 | £147 |
| 2026 | £247 | £134 | £210 | £158 |
There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE37 1AY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2025 | 17, Moorside, Washington, NE37 1AY | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £100,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 14, Moorside, Washington, NE37 1AY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | 1, Mardale, Washington, NE37 1TH | Flats | Leasehold | £80,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 13, Fell Close, Washington, NE37 1AT | Flats | Leasehold | £83,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 26, Mardale, Washington, NE37 1TJ | Terraced | Leasehold | £134,000 |
In the NE37 1AY postcode area, located within Albany and Blackfell, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Albany Village Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Nov 2017. | |
Albany Village Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 14 Nov 2017
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| 0.5 mi | Secondary | Washington Academy | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 21 Apr 2026. | |
Washington Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 21 Apr 2026
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| 0.6 mi | Primary | George Washington Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Mar 2015. | |
George Washington Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 3 Mar 2015
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7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE37 1AY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda Express | Parsons Road, Washington, NE37 1EZ | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Windlass Lane, Sunderland, NE37 1AZ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Armstrong Road, Sunderland, NE37 1GA | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Donwell Convenience Store | Durham Avenue, Sunderland, NE37 1AQ | Walking directions to Donwell Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Barmston Way, Sunderland, NE38 7RW | Walking directions to Aldi |
Annual council tax rates for Sunderland district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE37 1AY, 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 1AY 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, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around NE37 1AY in Washington West is £160,000 (about £191 per square foot) based on 115 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to NE37 1AY, including Albany Village Primary School (Good), Washington Academy (Requires improvement) and George Washington Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE37 1AY scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,695 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 1AY is Sharon Hodgson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jimmy Warne (Labour Party).