Postcode NE37 1HB 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 52.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% 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 £161,000 (around £191 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £132,625 and £216,125. The nearest station is Heworth, about 2.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 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 12,841 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Albany and Blackfell has an average crime rate, with approximately 52.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.9% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 192 ft away from NE37 1HB.
Albany and Blackfell near NE37 1HB 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 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Albany Park | Large | Walking directions to Albany Park |
Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £161,000 (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 | 20 | £364,000 | £257 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £169,000 | £194 |
| Terraced | 42 | £143,375 | £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 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE37 1HB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr 2026 | 17, Brackenway, Washington, NE37 1AW | Flats | Leasehold | £45,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 28, Fell Close, Washington, NE37 1AR | Flats | Leasehold | £76,500 | |
| 11 May 2026 | 1, Burnway, Washington, NE37 1BG | Flats | Leasehold | £80,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2026 | 5, Burnway, Washington, NE37 1BG | Terraced | Leasehold | £35,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 3, Burnway, Washington, NE37 1BG | Flats | Leasehold | £65,000 |
In the NE37 1HB postcode area, located within Albany and Blackfell, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Albany Village Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Nov 2017. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | George Washington Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Mar 2015. | |
| 0.7 mi | Secondary | Washington Academy | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 21 Apr 2026. |
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE37 1HB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | Parsons Road, Washington, NE37 1EZ | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.2 mi | Donwell Convenience Store | Durham Avenue, Sunderland, NE37 1AQ | Walking directions to Donwell Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Windlass Lane, Sunderland, NE37 1AZ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Armstrong Road, Sunderland, NE37 1GA | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | Blue House Lane, Washington, NE37 2TE | Walking directions to One Stop |
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 1HB, 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 1HB records about 52 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, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around NE37 1HB in Washington West is £161,000 (about £191 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to NE37 1HB, including Albany Village Primary School (Good), George Washington Primary School (Good) and Washington Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE37 1HB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,841 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 1HB is Sharon Hodgson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jimmy Warne (Labour Party).