Postcode NE37 1SR 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.0 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 3.2 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 12,859 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Albany and Blackfell has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 67.5% 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 of residents in Albany and Blackfell is £35,000 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 268 ft away from NE37 1SR.
Albany and Blackfell near NE37 1SR 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 3.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £157,000 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 | 21 | £280,500 |
| Flats | 5 | £75,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £163,000 |
| Terraced | 33 | £135,000 |
10 year median price trend in Washington West
In the NE37 1SR postcode area, located within Albany and Blackfell, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE37 1SR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's | Parkway, Sunderland, NE38 7RU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.