Postcode NE37 1SY 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 84.3 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 3.3 miles away. There are 10 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 84.3 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 261 ft away from NE37 1SY.
Albany and Blackfell near NE37 1SY 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 3.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £152,500 in Washington West area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £575,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £285,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £68,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £157,000 |
| Terraced | 38 | £133,500 |
10 years price trend in Washington West
In the NE37 1SY postcode area, located within Albany and Blackfell, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.