Postcode NE37 1HW 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Albany and Blackfell is £42,500 per year. The nearest station is Heworth located about 3.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Albany and Blackfell has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,707 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Albany and Blackfell has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 69.1% 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 177 ft away from NE37 1HW.
Albany and Blackfell near NE37 1HW 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 3.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 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 | 19 | £285,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £117,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £165,000 |
| Terraced | 33 | £135,000 |
10 year median price trend in Washington West
In the NE37 1HW postcode area, located within Albany and Blackfell, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE37 1HW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Rushyrig, Sunderland, NE37 1LL | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Armstrong Road, Sunderland, NE37 1GA | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Parkway, Sunderland, NE38 7RU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Windlass Lane, Sunderland, NE37 1AZ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Asda Express | Parsons Road, Washington, NE37 1EZ | Walking directions to Asda Express |
Annual council tax rates for Sunderland district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.