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NE37 1QP

Lambert Road

Washington West

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Detailed insights for NE37 1QP

Overview

Postcode NE37 1QP 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% 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 nearest station is Heworth, about 2.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
4.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

5/10

Albany and Blackfell has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,112 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Albany and Blackfell has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.7%

Approximately 4.7% 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 per household in Albany and Blackfell is £42,500 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 147 ft away from NE37 1QP.

Flood risk

No risk

Albany and Blackfell near NE37 1QP 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 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
335
Population density
773.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.89(-30%)
Burglary
9.24(+107%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.24(-58%)
Public order
6.72(-18%)
Other theft
5.88(-2%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
328
97.62%
African
2
0.6%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.6%
Other White
2
0.6%
Caribbean
1
0.3%
Total population: 336

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
100
35.46%
Level 3 (A level)
53
18.79%
No qualifications
41
14.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
12.77%
Apprenticeship
23
8.16%
Total 16+ residents: 282

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
86
58.11%
Owns with a mortgage
47
31.76%
Social rents from council
5
3.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
3.38%
Other social rented
2
1.35%
Total households: 148

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 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE37 1QP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE37 1QP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Oct 2025124, Westernmoor, Washington, NE37 1LTSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
31 Jul 20256, Herdinghill, Washington, NE37 1LADetachedFreehold£210,000
27 Nov 202526, Doddfell Close, Washington, NE37 1SZSemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000
26 Aug 20254, Doddfell Close, Washington, NE37 1SZSemi-DetachedFreehold£119,000
26 Feb 202514, Doddfell Close, Washington, NE37 1SZSemi-DetachedFreehold£166,000

Schools

In the NE37 1QP postcode area, located within Albany and Blackfell, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE37 1QP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryBlackfell Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimarySpringwell Village Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimaryAlbany Village Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE37 1QP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE37 1QP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAldiArmstrong Road, Sunderland, NE37 1GAWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miPremierRushyrig, Sunderland, NE37 1LLWalking directions to Premier
0.5 miAsda ExpressParsons Road, Washington, NE37 1EZWalking directions to Asda Express

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 1QP, 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)Albany and BlackfellE02001800
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sunderland 010AE01008873
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced2011-11-01

Frequently asked questions about NE37 1QP

Is NE37 1QP (Albany and Blackfell) safe?

The area around NE37 1QP records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.

What is the average house price near NE37 1QP?

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

What schools are near NE37 1QP?

There are 9 schools close to NE37 1QP, including Blackfell 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 1QP?

NE37 1QP scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,112 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE37 1QP (Albany and Blackfell) in Parliament and on the local council?

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