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NE37 1DQ

Washington West

Sunderland

England / North East / Sunderland / Albany and Blackfell / Washington West / NE37 1DQ

Overview

Postcode NE37 1DQ 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 very high crime levels, with around 120.3 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 2.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
120
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
24.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Albany and Blackfell has a very high crime rate, with approximately 120.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

24.6%

Approximately 24.6% 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 of residents in Albany and Blackfell is £35,000 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 89 ft away from NE37 1DQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Albany and Blackfell near NE37 1DQ 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

Property prices in Washington West

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £152,500 in Washington West area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £575,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached27£285,000
Flats4£68,000
Semi-Detached38£157,000
Terraced38£133,500

10 years price trend in Washington West

Schools

In the NE37 1DQ postcode area, located within Albany and Blackfell, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryGeorge Washington Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimarySpringwell Village Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryAlbany Village Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.2 miDonwell Convenience StoreDurham Avenue, Sunderland, NE37 1AQ
0.3 miDonwell Village StoreWellgarth Road, Sunderland, NE37 1EE
0.4 miAsda ExpressParsons Road, Washington, NE37 1EZ
0.4 miMichella LocalThe Drive, Sunderland, NE37 2LG
0.5 miALDIArmstrong Road, Sunderland, NE37 1GA

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.