Postcode NE37 1BQ 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 114.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Albany and Blackfell is £35,000 per year. The nearest station is Heworth located about 2.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Albany Park.
Albany and Blackfell has a moderate 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 a high crime rate, with approximately 114.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 17.0% 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 of residents in Albany and Blackfell is £35,000 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 142 ft away from NE37 1BQ.
Albany and Blackfell near NE37 1BQ 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 2.8 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 100 recent sales, the median property price is £157,000 in Washington West area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,680 up to £575,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £280,500 |
| Flats | 5 | £75,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £163,000 |
| Terraced | 33 | £135,000 |
10 year median price trend in Washington West
In the NE37 1BQ postcode area, located within Albany and Blackfell, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE37 1BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Donwell Convenience Store | Durham Avenue, Sunderland, NE37 1AQ | Walking directions to Donwell Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | Parsons Road, Washington, NE37 1EZ | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Blue House Lane, Washington, NE37 2TE | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Mace | Blue House Lane, Sunderland, NE37 2TA | Walking directions to Mace |
| 0.3 mi | Michella Local | The Drive, Sunderland, NE37 2LG | Walking directions to Michella Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.