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NE37 1DL

Donvale Road

Washington West

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Detailed insights for NE37 1DL

Overview

Postcode NE37 1DL is located in a major urban area, within the Washington West ward of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the Concord and Sulgrave area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 36.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Concord and Sulgrave is £34,421 per year. The nearest station is Heworth, about 2.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
27.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Concord and Sulgrave has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,030 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Concord and Sulgrave has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

27.7%

Approximately 27.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 42.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Concord and Sulgrave is £34,421 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 316 ft away from NE37 1DL.

Flood risk

No risk

Concord and Sulgrave near NE37 1DL 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 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
304
Population density
6,877.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.92(-61%)
Other theft
6.1(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.42(-52%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.71(-88%)
Public order
2.71(-67%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
304
100%
Total population: 304

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
58
23.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
19.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
45
18.15%
Level 3 (A level)
39
15.73%
Level 4+ (Degree)
39
15.73%
Total 16+ residents: 248

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
41
31.54%
Owns outright
37
28.46%
Other social rented
20
15.38%
Social rents from council
16
12.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
9.23%
Total households: 130

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 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE37 1DL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE37 1DL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Apr 2025160, Donvale Road, Washington, NE37 1DRTerracedFreehold£79,000
20 Mar 2025102, Donvale Road, Washington, NE37 1DNTerracedFreehold£118,500
29 Sept 2025114, Donvale Road, Washington, NE37 1DWTerracedFreehold£120,000
17 Nov 2025179, Donvale Road, Washington, NE37 1DTTerracedFreehold£50,000
20 Jun 202544, Donvale Road, Washington, NE37 1DQTerracedLeasehold£80,000

Schools

In the NE37 1DL postcode area, located within Concord and Sulgrave, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE37 1DL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryGeorge Washington Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimarySpringwell Village Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryAlbany Village Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE37 1DL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE37 1DL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miDonwell Convenience StoreDurham Avenue, Sunderland, NE37 1AQWalking directions to Donwell Convenience Store
0.2 miDonwell Village StoreWellgarth Road, Sunderland, NE37 1EEWalking directions to Donwell Village Store
0.4 miMichella LocalThe Drive, Sunderland, NE37 2LGWalking directions to Michella Local
0.4 miAsda ExpressParsons Road, Washington, NE37 1EZWalking directions to Asda Express
0.5 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 1DL, 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)Concord and SulgraveE02001799
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sunderland 009GE01008878
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE37 1DL

Is NE37 1DL (Concord and Sulgrave) safe?

The area around NE37 1DL records about 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near NE37 1DL?

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

What schools are near NE37 1DL?

There are 6 schools close to NE37 1DL, including George Washington Primary School (Good), Springwell Village Primary School (Good) and Albany Village Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE37 1DL?

NE37 1DL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,030 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE37 1DL (Concord and Sulgrave) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Washington and Gateshead South covering NE37 1DL 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.