Postcode NE37 1SN 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 £160,000 (around £191 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £131,250 and £221,250. The nearest station is Heworth, about 3.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
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 15.9% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 305 ft away from NE37 1SN.
Albany and Blackfell near NE37 1SN 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 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 (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 | 21 | £360,000 | £257 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £169,000 | £194 |
| Terraced | 44 | £141,625 | £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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE37 1SN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2026 | 19, Baugh Close, Washington, NE37 1SN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £172,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 24, Baugh Close, Washington, NE37 1SN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £135,500 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 10, Baugh Close, Washington, NE37 1SN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £139,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 21, Baugh Close, Washington, NE37 1SN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £132,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2026 | 15, Waldridge Close, Washington, NE37 1SU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £170,000 |
In the NE37 1SN postcode area, located within Albany and Blackfell, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Blackfell Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Feb 2026. | |
Blackfell Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 3 Feb 2026
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Albany Village Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Nov 2017. | |
Albany Village Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 14 Nov 2017
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Feb 2024. | |
St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 20 Feb 2024
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4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE37 1SN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Armstrong Road, Sunderland, NE37 1GA | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Rushyrig, Sunderland, NE37 1LL | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Asda Express | Parsons Road, Washington, NE37 1EZ | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Windlass Lane, Sunderland, NE37 1AZ | Walking directions to Premier |
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 1SN, 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 1SN 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 1SN in Washington West is £160,000 (about £191 per square foot) based on 115 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to NE37 1SN, including Blackfell Primary School (Good), Albany Village Primary School (Good) and St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE37 1SN 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 1SN is Sharon Hodgson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jimmy Warne (Labour Party).