Postcode NE37 1BH 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 very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 54.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% 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 3.2 miles away. There are 10 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 very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,856 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Albany and Blackfell has an average crime rate, with approximately 54.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 37.3% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 56 ft away from NE37 1BH.
Albany and Blackfell near NE37 1BH 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 3.2 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 1BH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2026 | 12, Bridekirk, Washington, NE37 1UD | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 03 Jul 2026 | 38, Bridekirk, Washington, NE37 1UD | Terraced | Freehold | £140,000 | |
| 04 Feb 2026 | 10, Bridekirk, Washington, NE37 1UD | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 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 |
In the NE37 1BH postcode area, located within Albany and Blackfell, there are 10 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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| 0.4 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 | Wessington Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Nov 2013. | |
Wessington Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 26 Nov 2013
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9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE37 1BH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Premier | Windlass Lane, Sunderland, NE37 1AZ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | Parsons Road, Washington, NE37 1EZ | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Barmston Way, Sunderland, NE38 7RW | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | Byland Court, Sunderland, NE38 7RU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Armstrong Road, Sunderland, NE37 1GA | 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 1BH, 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 1BH records about 55 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around NE37 1BH in Washington West is £160,000 (about £191 per square foot) based on 115 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to NE37 1BH, including Albany Village Primary School (Good), Washington Academy (Requires improvement) and Wessington Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE37 1BH scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,856 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 1BH is Sharon Hodgson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jimmy Warne (Labour Party).